Jan 3 - GA
Cater Parrott Railnet
Shady Dale to Madison - Twice. One Day Run and One Night Run. This is run follows the GSMR New Years Run. 96 RT Miles. SERO Affiliate Event. $65. Will Thompson
Jan 3 - 4 - CA
Fillmore and Western Railway
Fillmore - Santa Paula - Piru. Two days of running. EC's are Lonnie Hughes and Bill Schertle for Motorcar Operators West.
Jan 17-18 - OK
Farmrail Railroad
Oklahoma Railway Museum trip out of Clinton. Two days of operations from Clinton to Snyder and return and then Clinton to Sayre and return for a total of approximately 200 miles. Cost is $70.00. EC Drake Rice.
Jan 28 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
McDade to Giddings – approx. 44 miles RT. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. ECs Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl
Feb 14 - 15 - TX posted 12/08
Border Pacific Railroad (former Missouri Pacific)
Railroad Partners, Inc. 60 RT miles between Penitas, TX and Rio Grande City, TX each day. Track parallels the Mexican border along the Rio Grande River. Mentoring by permission only. Hyrails welcome. Trip fee of $50 includes railroad fees. EC Leland Stewart
Feb 28 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportaton
Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade, TX to Giddings, TX – approx. 44 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Feb 28 - CA
Central California Tractions
Motorcar Operators West will conduct two round trip of the CCTC . Fee is $25. Limit, 25 cars. Contact Dave Balestreri.
Mar 7 - 8 GA
Heart of Georgia RR / Cater Parrott Railnet
Saturday from Preston to Cordele. 100 rt miles. Sunday from Shady Dale to Madison. 46 rt miles. Cost $165 for the weekend. EC: Will Thompson. Member of SERO.
Mar 13 - 15 - FL
Florida Central / Florida Northern Railroads
Friday from Eustis to Umatilla and return, then run to Mt Dora for dinner- total about 30 miles. Saturday, Eutis to Winter Garden and return - about 65 miles. Sunday from Ocala to Candler to Lowell and return - about 50 miles. Cost $175. Keith Mackey, EC. This is a SERO excursion.
Mar 21 - GA
Cater Parrott Railnet/ Festival
Nashville to Valdosta. Stopping in Ray City for Old Fashion Plow Day Festival. Approx: 40 RT miles $ 20. SERO event EC: Will Thompson
Mar 21 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to McCaysville. Round trip 26 miles. Supper stop in McCaysville. Price: $5 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10. No car limit. Call or email if you plan on coming. EC's: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent.
Mar 21 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade, TX to Giddings, TX – approx. 44 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart.
Mar 26 - TX
Galveston Trolley Line
Thursday - Galveston, run the line several times, have lunch and tour RR Museum. Fee $40. Contact Jamie Samuell.
Mar 28 - KS
South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad
Heart of the Heartlands excursion from Carona to Oswego and/or Pittsburg. EC Jim McKeel. EC in training Jay Hastings.
Mar 28 - 29 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Bluebonnet Run. March 28 Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. Seton in Llano. March 29 McDade to Giddings – approx 44 miles RT. Set on in McDade. Contact EC prior to run. Fee: $50 for both days. EC Leland Stewart
Mar 29 - TN
Hiwassee River RR - TVRM (Hiwassee Loop)
2nd chance - Hiwassee River Gorge and the Hiwassee Loop on Tennessee Valley RR Museum’s Hiwassee River RR. Etowah to Copperhill. $95. 86 miles RT. 30 car limit. No Mentoring. No passenger trailers. SERO affiliate. Bill Delmar EC
Apr 11 - IN
Indiana Eastern RR
Richmond, IN to Fernald, OH, about 80 round trip miles, lunch included. 25 car limit. Fee $115. Contact Dave Verzi
April 11 - OK
Wichita, Tillman and Jackson Railroad
Oklahoma Railway Museum motor car trip out of Grandfield to Altus and return, 96 miles round trip. EC is Drake Rice (405-478-3225) Jay Hastings will be EC in training.
Apr 11 - OH
The Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Ry
Non narcoa event: Motorcar Rally - Cost: advance payment $40. After March 28, $50. Two round trips are scheduled. A third trip maybe added. 16 miles per round trip. Contact: Victor Geckle Jr.
Apr 11 - 12 - PA FULL - Waiting List
Reading Blue Mountain & Northern
Applications are ready. Two days out of Port Clinton -150-160 miles. $255. Applications will be sent by email. To have an application e-mailed contact Gary Shrey
Apr 12 - IN
Whitewater Valley Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars, Connersville to Metamora along the historic Whitewater canal. Appx 40 RT miles. Trip fee $55. Contact EC Andy Sargent.
Apr 12 - TN FULL - Waiting List
Hiwassee River RR - TVRM
Hiwassee River Gorge and around the Hiwassee Loop on Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s Hiwassee River RR. Etowah to Copperhill. 86 miles Round Trip. No Mentoring. No passenger trailers. 30 car limit. SERO affiliate. Cost $95. Bill Delmar EC, Kenneth Huffines Asst EC.
Apr 18 - CA
Napa Valley Wine Train
PRO is sponsoring a 1-day run in Napa. Cost $100. EC Carl Shellhorn.
Apr 18 - 19 - GA
Heart of Georgia Railroad
132 RT miles RT each day from Pitts, Ga. $175 both days. No refunds after March 18, 2015. Waiting list to be established as necessary. EC Bobby Moreman Bill Stringfellow (Note - Bobby Moreman is Ill. Bill Stringfellow will take his place as EC. The trip will operate normally.)
Apr 18 - 19 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to Giddings – approx.. 44 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl, EC in training, Greg Michelin.
Apr 18 - 26 - CA
California Spring Rail Adventure
Napa Valley RR, Western RR Museum, Placerville & Sacramento Valley RR (tent), Amador Central RR, Niles Canyon RR, Santa Cruz & Big Trees RR, Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay RR. Sponsored by PRO, MOW, and RRCHS. Bill Schertle, EC/organizer.
Apr 22 - CA
Amador Central RR
In conjunction with the California Spring Adventure Tour, RRCHS would like to invite all motorcar operators to a Dedication run on the Amador Central R.R. Wednesday is the center day of the tour. This is a * NO FEE * run to honor one of our fallen members. Contact Tom Correa to reserve your spot and for further information. 27 car limit.
Apr 23 - CA
South Pacific Coast Railroad (Museum Railroad)
1 mile branch 3-foot Narrow Gauge Railroad located in Fremont. Speeder, Freight train, and Handcar rides provided, time permitting. John Erdkamp – This is a non-NARCOA insured event. County Park Admission: $6 adults $4 children. Special rides and VIP tours FREE for NARCOA members.
Apr 25 - 26 - TX
Blacklands Railroad
Up to 120 miles round trip between Greenville and Winfield. Spring work session. Mentoring with advance permission. Hy-rails welcome. Fee $80 one or both days. Contact EC Myron Malone prior to run.EC In Training Greg Michelin
Apr 25 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to McCaysville. Round trip 26 miles. Supper stop in McCaysville. Price: $5 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10. No car limit. Call or email if you plan on coming. EC's: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent.
Apr 25 - 26 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to Giddings – approx.. 44 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. . EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl, EC in training, Greg Michelin.
Apr 25 - 26 - CA
Santa Cruz Big Trees & Pacific RR
PRO run in conjunction with the California rail tour. Cost $70. EC Steve Paluso, EC in Training Carl Shellhorn.
Apr 25 - 26 - NY/PA
Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad.
Saturday, Meadville, PA - Corry, PA & return, approx 83 mile RT. Sunday, Meadville, PA - Oil City, PA & return, approx 72 mile RT. Early seton Friday anticipated. Fee for this weekend package is $125. 30 car limit. . ECs for this NEREX excursion are Rob Piligian and the NEREX Team.
Apr 25 - 26 - WA
Palouse River & Coulee City RR
Set on in Colfax. Saturday - RT to Thornton. Sunday - RT to Hooper. Approximately 214 total miles. 30 car limit. Excursion fee is $145. Contact is EC Will Krasselt.
Ap 25 - IA posted 02/02
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
The First Iowa Division is hosting a ride on the former Ft.D.DM.&S line out of Boone, IA. Mileage for this excursion is 20 miles RT and we will ride three times during the day and possibly a night run. Cost is $20 per car plus membership in the Iowa Railroad Historical Society ($25). EC Carl Schneider.
May 1 - 3 - MS
Mississippi Delta RR
Set on Clarksdale (Hopson), Friday, May 1st for supper run to Clarksdale and back, 7 RTM. Saturday, May 2nd run to Swan lake and back, 52 RTM. Sunday, May 3rd run to Lula and back, 46 RTM. Cost $125, SERO affiliate. Contact E.C. Chris Thompson
May 1 - MD
Walkersville Southern RR
Set-on in Walkersville, MD. 8 miles of scenic track. Multiple runs. $25.
May 2 - PA
Everett RR
Annual excursion . Set-on will be in Hollidaysburg 55-60 total miles. $45.
May 2 - OH
Toledo Train Day
Motorcar operators are invited to display and operate their motorcars. Space for 10 cars. No fee event, NARCOA insurance required. Contact Phil Linne.
May 2 - 3 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to Giddings – approx.. 44 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl, EC in training, Greg Michelin.
May 3 - WV/MD
Western Maryland Scenic RR
The annual excursion. Set-on will be at the engine house in Ridgely, WV. We will travel to Frostburg and turn on the turntable. 34 Total miles. Set-off by 3 PM. $40.
May 8 - 10 - IA
Appanoose County Community Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride between Centerville and just south of Moravia. We will run it Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday morning. 40 miles for each trip. Cost is $25 per car. EC Frosty Farrell.
May 9 - 10 - WA
South Subdivision of the Palouse River & Coulee City RR
Set on in Walla Walla. Saturday – RT’s to Prescott and Weston OR. Sunday - RT to Wallula. Approximately 152 total miles. 30 car limit. This is a PRO excursion. Fee is $145. Contact is EC Will Krasselt.
May 15 - CA
Niles Canyon Railroad
PRO is sponsoring rides for the National Model Railroad Association. The EC is Al McCracken. He needs operators to provide rides for the conventioneers. If interested in providing cars and seats please contact Al.
May 15 - 16 - NV
Virginia & Truckee RR
PRO is having a run on the V&T on May 15 and 16, 2015. Cost of the run is $110. ECs are Steve Paluso and Carl Shellhorn.
May 15 - 17 - CO
Denver & Rio Grande RR
South Fork - Rocky Mountain Division is hosting an day open the track event. 40 mile round trip each day. Mentoring welcome. Cost $195. 1 & 2 day rates available. EC Jon Keeling, John Spiro E.C. assisting.
May 16 - 17 - MA/RI
Mass Coastal RR/Newport & Narragansett Bay RR
Saturday, Cape Cod, MA, approx 90 miles RT. Sunday, Newport, RI, approx 30 miles RT, includes Sunday lunch and train ride. 40 car limit. ECs for this NEREX excursion are Gordan Wallick and the NEREX Team. Fee for the weekend is $215. This is a NON-mentoring excursion.
May 16 - 17 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to Giddings – approx.. 44 miles RT. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl, EC in training, Greg Michelin.
May 16 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to McCaysville. Round trip 26 miles. Price: $5 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10. No car limit. Call or email if you plan on coming. EC's: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent.
May 16 - IL Full - Wait list started
Kankakee Beaverville and Southern RR
Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc. hosting a 1 day trip between Iroquois Jct., Il and West Lafayette, Indiana. Approx 100 miles round trip. Excursion fee is $130, includes pizza lunch in Otterbein, Indiana. 25 car limit. EC Michael Ford.
May 23 - 24 - CA
Amador Central RR
Ninth Annual Ione Rail Fair. Motorcars needed to give rides to the public. This is a non- Narcoa event. Please contact Tom Correa if you can give rides
May 23 - 25 - NY
Saratoga and North Creek RR
Come ride with MAMA out of North Creek, NY. A great run along some of the best scenery around, with added mileage up to the mine and full length of the line, night run possible. Reduced price this year! $225. Craig W. Hartman, E.C.
May 23 - 25 MN
Minnesota Northern / Dakota Northern Railroad
The First Iowa Division is hosting a 3-day Memorial Day weekend. Mileage for this excursion is 336 miles and the cost is $150 per car for the three days. EC Don Schoeb.
May 30 - OK
Stillwater Central RR
Heart of the Heartlands will host a NARCOA motor car trip out of Stillwater, Trip will run to Pawnee and return, two 41.5 mile round trips, one morning and one afternoon. EC is Drake Rice.
May 31 - CA
Placerville and Sacramento Valley RR
Latrobe Breakfast Run, 30 rt. miles. $35 run fee and $5 at the door for breakfast. Contact EC John Haverty of Motorcar Operators West.
Jun 1 - 4 - CO
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad-3 foot Narrow Gauge
Rocky Mountain Division of NARCOA is hosting a 4 day trip between Silverton and the Animas Valley north of Durango in the spectacular San Juan Mountains. 203 miles round trip. Excursion fee for all 4 days is $360. No mentoring. 20 car limit. EC Philip Walters
Jun 5 - 7 - CO/NM
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad-3 foot Narrow Gauge
Rocky Mountain Division of NARCOA is hosting a 3 day trip between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO over Cumbres Pass and along the scenic Toltec Gorge. 155 miles round trip. Excursion fee for all 3 days is $325. No Mentoring. 20 car limit. EC Philip Walters
Jun 4 - 7 - MI Full - Wait list started
Great Lakes Central RR
Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc. is hosting a 3-day trip between Cadillac, Petoskey, and Traverse City, in Michigan’s scenic NW lower peninsula. 238 miles round-trip. Excursion fee is $525; includes lodging in Petoskey & Traverse City and more. 30 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford.
Jun 6 - 7 - NC
Great Smoky Mountains RR
102 Rt miles with overnight stay in trackside Dillsboro, NC hotel. 35 car limit, $135.00 - Contact EC: Tom Falicon
Jun 6 - 7 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to Giddings – approx.. 44 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl, EC in training, Greg Michelin.
Jun 8 - 14 - MT Full - Wait list started
2015 Montana Tour
The excursions will cover approximately 425 miles over three divisions Montana Rail Link and Central Montana Rail Inc. Mail run fee check of $525. made out to PRO to EC
Jun 13 - 14 - SD
Dakota, Missouri Valley & Western Railroad
The First Iowa Division is hosting a 2-day ride on the DMV&W Railroad at Britton, SD. Full details are on the FID website. EC Dave Voeltz
Jun 13 - PA
Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad
70 miles from State College to Tyrone and return. Due to possible bridge work/rail traffic, exact route determined the day of the excursion. May not be able to ride the main line. Cost $55. Central PA Excursions, Larry Maynard.
Jun 14 - PA
Lycoming Valley Railroad
Approximately 60 miles from Williamsport to Avis to Muncy and return. Cost $55. Central PA Excursions, Larry Maynard.
Jun 19 - 21 - ME
Maine Eastern Railroad
Friday, Brunswick - Augusta. Approx 66 mile RT. Saturday, Brunswick - Rockland. Overnight at Rockland, return to seton on Sunday, approx 120 mile RT. Fee for 3 day package $385. Fee includes overnight accommodation in Rockland. 40 car limit. NEREX EC Keith Knowlton. Mentoring Friday only.
Jun 19 - 20 - WA
Palouse River & Coulee City Railroad/Dayton Depot Days
Non NARCOA Event - West Coast Railroaders Group will host the Excursion/Fundraiser in Dayton. Rides to the general public sold to raise money. Friday run from Dayton to Bollesn. Saturday run from Dayton to Longs Elevator, total of 6 trips. Insurance provided by the museum. 20 car limit. Open to all motorcar owners.
Jun 20 - 21 - NJ
New York Susquehanna & Western Rwy Southern Division
The Mid Atlantic Motorcar Association 130 mile RT run. Approx 130 miles. One of the best runs around. Cost $175. ECs Craig Hartman, Chris Vitz. 35 car limit. Non-mentoring run.
Jun 20 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to Ellijay - Supper stop 2nd trip. Price: $5 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10. No car limit but call/email if coming. Coordinators: Carl Hymen. Barry Vincent
Jun 20 - 21 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade to Giddings – approx.. 44 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl, EC in training, Greg Michelin.
Jun 20 - 22 - CO
Denver & Rio Grande/ San Luis & Rio Grande Railroads
Rocky Mountain Division is hosting a 3-day Colorado event in the San Luis Valley. Mileage over twp railroads is 220 miles, and cost is $285 for the three days. EC Richard Reiff. 25 car limit.
Jun 25 - 28 - OR FULL, WAITING LIST.
Coos Bay Rail Link
Scenic 235 RT miles. EC Bill Andrews
Jun 26 - 28 - PA/NY FULL, WAITING LIST.
Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad
Ohio Valley Railcars presents “Keating Summit in the Summer”. Set on Friday, travel Saturday from Olean to Driftwood PA and return, 120 miles. Motorcars remain on the track overnight. Sunday Olean to Wellsville and return; 75 miles. $125 per car. 30 car limit. EC Brian Davis
Jun 26 - 28 - NV
Nevada Northern Railway
Velocipede and Rail Bike Rally Weekend. Note: This is a non NARCOA event - human power only! Bring your Velocipede or Rail Bike and Operate it on our Mainline You will need sturdy close-toed shoes, and long pants to operate or ride. You have your own Track Warrant for the entire railroad for two days.
Jun 27 - KS
South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad
Heart of the Heartlands NARCOA motor car trip from Independence. Trip will run to Ochelata and return, approx100 mile round trip. EC in Training Jay Hastings, EC Drake Rice. $20 donation to Heart of the Heartlands museum.
Jun 27 - MN
Minnesota Southern Railroad
The First Iowa Division between Luverne and near Worthington. We will make two round trips. Mileage 120. Cost is $35. EC Don Schoeb.
Jun 27 - 28 - AL
Autauga Northern Railroad
Saturday Prattville, to Mapelsville 75 RTM. Sunday Prattville to Billingsley 45 RTM. Cost $150 per car, 35 car limit. SERO affiliate excursion. EC Chris Thompson
Jul 3 - 4 - OR
Oregon Pacific Railroad
Sixth annual "Fourth of July Weekend" on the OPR. Friday, Molalla Branch, Saturday, Rides for the Public on the East Portland Branch with late running into the evening with fireworks show at Oaks Park. . Bill Andrews EC with Kevin Novak, ECIT. Non-NARCOA event is free.
Jul 10 - 12 - CO
Leadville Colorado and Southern Railroad
Leadville, Colorado, Rocky Mountain Division Hi Summer Run, Various runs over three days. Cost to be determined. EC: Jerry Geiger
Jul 10 - 12 - NY
Delaware & Ulster RR
Camp out and run this old line in Arkville. A great time for all as we night run and day run this line in the beautiful Catskills with camping allowed onsite. Dinner Train Excursion or BBQ may be possible as well. ECs Craig W. Hartman, Chris Vitz..Cost is $75..
Jul 11 - ID
Washington and Idaho Railway
Public rides to raise funds for the ongoing restoration of the Potlatch Depot. There will be no fees for the operators. Total miles will be over 100. Contact is EC Will Krasselt.
Jul 12 - MN
St. Croix Valley Railroad
North Central Railcars, Ltd. 60-mile round-trip excursion on the “The Skally Line” in Northeastern Minnesota. Set-on will be in Rush City. Excursion fee is $60 (payable to North Central Railcars). 25 car limit. David Otte, E.C.
Jul 13 - MN Full - Wait list started
North Shore Scenic Railroad
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a 1 day “rail & sail” motor car excursion between Two Harbors and Duluth. Approximately 52 miles roundtrip. Excursion fee of $130 includes rail fee, a 1-3/4 hour Duluth Harbor Cruise, as well as lunch at the NSSR depot. 25 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Jul 15 - MB
Lake Line Railroad
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a 1-day motor car excursion between Gimli and Clandeboye. Approximately 72 miles roundtrip. Excursion fee is $100 (USD or CDN) includes lunchd. 25 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Jul 16 - MB
Boundary Trail Railway
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a 1-day motor car excursion between Manitou and Morden. We will run the line twice for a total of 84 miles. Excursion Fee is $85 (USD or CDN). 25 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Jul 18- GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to Ellijay - Supper stop 2nd trip. Price: $5 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10. No car limit but call/email if coming. Coordinators: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent.
Jul 18 - SK
Long Creek Railroad Company
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a 1 day motor car excursion between Estevan and Tribune. Approximately 80 miles round-trip. Excursion fee is $100 (USD or CDN).25 car limit.EC Michael P. Ford
Jul 18 - OH
Ashland Railway
West Salem, Ohio 60 mile round trip with lunch included. 35 car limit. Fee $84, NARCOA insurance required, OVR Rules. Contact Phil Linne.
Jul 18 - 19 - WV
West Virginia Central RR
Great Train Race and Picnic Two day trip up Cheat Mountain to meet Cass Scenic RR’s Shays great photo session and picnic atop the mountain. Sunday trip to Tygart Junction Aprox 195 Rt miles overnight on track.
Appalachian Rail Excursions, John Gonder coordinator
Jul 20 - 24 - SK Full – Wait List Started
Fife Lake Railway, Red Coat Road & Rail, Great Western Railway
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a 5-day motor car excursion between Assiniboia and Coronach; Assinboia and Ogema; and Assinboia and Consul,. Approximately 600 rail miles. Excursion fee $700 (USD or CDN) and includes 2 nights lodging in Shaunavon. 25 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Jul 25 - 26 - OR
Albany and Eastern RR/Oregon Coast Scenic RR
"Oregon Duo" A PRO event. 25 July Lebanon to Sweethome approx. 35 miles round trip. 26 July Garibaldi to end of track approx. 90 miles round trip. Bill Andrews coordinator with Guy Howard coordinator in training. Guy Howard
Jul 25 - 26 - PA
Central PA Weekend
July 25 - North Shore Railroad approximately 86 miles from Northumberland to Beach Haven and return. Tour of Susquehanna Steam nuclear power plant. Open house and dinner on Saturday night. July 26 approximately 50 miles from Sunbury to Shamokin and return. Cost $95. Larry Maynard
Jul 31 - Aug. 2 - IA
Appanoose County Railroad
The First Iowa Division is hosting a fund raising event for the VFW of Centerville. See the FID website for full details for the non-NARCOA insured event providing rides to the public. NARCOA insured rides will be on Friday evening and Sunday morning. EC Frosty Farrell.
Aug 1 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to Ellijay - Supper stop 2nd trip. Price: $5 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10. No car limit but call/email if coming. EC's Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent.
Aug 1 - GA
Heart of Georgia Railroad
Pitts to Vidalia. Approx 150 miles RT. Cost of Run $115. 25 Car limit. SERO Event. EC Will Thompson
Aug 1 - 2 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur - Approx. 54 miles RT or McDade to Giddings - approx. 44 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl.
Aug 1 - NY
NYS&W Utica Branch
Mid-Atlantic Motorcars will run app. 90 miles between Sangerfield, NY and Utica NY. Last excursion on this RR was in 2010. Cost for this is $100. ECs Ken Ciparis, David Sigafoose.
Aug 2 - NY posted 07/09
Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley RR
Mid-Atlantic Motorcars will run app. 30 miles between Milford, NY and Cooperstown, NY. Cost for this is $40. ECs Ken Ciparis, David Sigafoose.
Aug 12 - QC
Québec Central Railway
"Les draisineurs du Québec" 60 mile round trip from Charny to Valley-Junction. Leaving Breakeyville at 8 AM. Cost is at $35 car (CA.) EC Louis-François Garceau. Mentoring Available.
Aug 14 - 16 - MT/WA/ID
Mission Mountain, Pend Oreille Valley, St. Maries River RR’s
First set on Fortine MT - RT’s to Eureka and Stryker. Second set on Newport WA – RT to Metaline Falls. Third set on St. Maries ID – two RT’s to Plummer. Approximately 242 total miles. 30 car limit. This is a PRO excursion. Fee is $285. Contact is EC Will Krasselt. CO-EC is Bill Taylor.
Aug 15 - 16 - PA/NY
Lehigh Railway, Owego & Harford Railway
Saturday, Lehigh Railway, Athens, PA to Myobeach, PA & return, approx 100 RT miles. Sunday, Owego & Harford Railway, Owego, NY to Harford, NY & return, approx 50 RT miles. Sunday lunch included. 25 car limit. This is a non-mentoring excursion. EC Rob Piligian. Fee $175.
Aug 15 - 16 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur - Approx. 54 miles RT or McDade to Giddings - approx. 44 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart , Frank Glatzl.
Aug 17 - 20 - CO
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad-3 foot Narrow Gauge
Rocky Mountain Division of NARCOA is hosting a 4 day trip immediately following D&S RailFest between Silverton and the Animas Valley north of Durango in the spectacular San Juan Mountains. 203 miles round trip. Fee for all 4 days is $360. No mentoring. 20 car limit. EC Philip Walters
Aug 21 - 24 - CO/NM Full - Wait list started
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad-3 foot Narrow Gauge
Rocky Mountain Division of NARCOA is hosting a 4 day trip between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO over Cumbres Pass and along the scenic Toltec Gorge. 217 miles round trip. Excursion fee for all 4 days is $350. No Mentoring. 20 car limit. EC Philip Walters
Aug 22 - IN
Indiana Railway Museum
Great Lakes Railcars 50 mile round trip from Jasper to French Lick. Fee $70. For more information contact EC Andy Sargent. Co-coordinator is Jim Dragstrem.
Aug 22 - WV
South Branch Valley Railroad
Appalachian Rail Excursions - 102 miles - Petersburg to Greenspring and return passing the Potomac Eagle Scenic Train in the famous “Trough” home to the Bald Eagles. Friday afternoon and eve. Set-on. John Gonder
Aug 23 - WA
Chelatchie Prairie Railroad
Speeders and Steam. Approximately 60 miles total. $60 per motorcar, 20 car max. Contact Kevin Novak (ECIT) Operating under EC Bill Andrews.
Aug 28 - 30 - IN/MI Full – Waiting List Started
Indiana Northeastern RR
Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc. is hosting a 2-day trip between Ashley, IN and Coldwater, MI. Approximately 150 miles round-trip. Excursion fee is $275.00 and includes overnight lodging in Coldwater, MI and more. 35 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Aug 29 - GA
Cater - Parrott Railnet
Willacoochee to Valdosta. Approx 90 RT miles Cost $25.00 SERO Event E.C. Will Thompson
Aug 29 - 30 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur - Approx. 54 miles RT or McDade to Giddings - approx. 44 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl.
Sep 4 - 6 - SD
Black Hills Central Railroad
The First Iowa Division is hosting a 3-day ride on the Black Hills Central Railroad at Hill City, SD. Full details are on the FID website. EC for this ride is Dave Voeltz
Sep 5 - 6 - PA
Steamtown National Historic Site
Mid Atlantic Motorcar Association will be guests of Steamtown National Historic site in Scranton with up to a dozen of our cars representing NARCOA and you about our hobby and operating on their yard tracks at their Railfest 2015. EC's Craig W. Hartman, Chris Vitz..
Sep 9 - QC posted
Québec Central Railway
"Les draisineurs du Québec" 60 mile round trip from Charny to Valley-Junction. Leaving Breakeyville at 8 AM. Cost is at $35 car (CA.) EC Louis-François Garceau. Mentoring Available.
Sep 10 - 13 - OR
Coos Bay Rail Link
Scenic 235 RT miles. This is a PRO/MOW event. EC Bill Andrews,
Sep 11 - 12 - NH
New Hampshire Central RR / Conway Scenic RR
Friday, New Hampshire Central / Conway Scenic, Hazens, Groveton, North Conway approx 90 miles. Saturday, Conway Scenic, North Conway to Hazens, approx 42 miles. This is an overnight excursion and includes the Friday night accomodation with short Budd car ride. 30 car limit. NEREX EC Dan Peck. Fee $355.
Sep 11 - 30 - OR/WA/ID
2015 MOW/PRO TRI State Tour
1,131 miles on ten railroads Including the Joseph Branch, the Coos Bay Railroad and the Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad. The price, $1,660, includes some lodging. Most runs are two or three days. 30 car limit on MOW runs. EC's Bill Andrews, Dave Balestreri, Rich Wilkins and Will Krasselt.
Sep 12 - CA
Amador Central RR
Recreational Railroad Coalition Historical Society Fun Run and Annual Meeting in Ione. Two runs for a total of 40 miles for the day. Run Fee $45. Tom Correa
Sep 12 - IA
Iowa Northern Railroad
First Iowa Division ride between Waterloo and Cedar Rapids. Morning travel from Vinton to near Cedar Rapids, Waterloo in the afternoon. Mileage about 100, cost is $50. EC Carl Schneider
Sep 12 - 13 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur - Approx. 54 miles RT or McDade to Giddings - approx. 44 miles RT. Actual location to be determined. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl.
Sep 18 – OH
Ashland Railway
Willard, Ohio 12 + mile round trip after displaying motorcars at Trainfest. Various prizes awarded. Fee $20, NARCOA insurance required, OVR Rules. Contact Phil Linne.
Sep 18 - 20 - MS
Mississippi Delta Railroad
Three days on the rails between Clarksdale, Swan Lake and Lula. 105 RTMs for the weekend. SERO affiliate excursion. Cost $125 for the weekend. Contact E.C. Chris Thompson.
Sep 18 - 20
Leadville Colorado and Southern Railroad
Leadville, Colorado, Rocky Mountain Division Fall Color Run, Various runs over three days. Cost To be determined. EC: Jerry Geiger.
Sep 19 - 20 - NY
NYS&W Syracuse Branch
Mid-Atlantic Motorcars will run app. 160 miles between Chenango Bridge and Syracuse . A truly beautiful run. Cost for this is $175. ECs Chris Vitz, Craig Hartman.
Sep 22 - 23 - WA
Eastern Washington Gateway Railroad
Set on in Wilbur. Tuesday - RT to Medical Lake. Wednesday - RT to Coulee City. Approximately 195 total miles. This is a PRO excursion and a leg of the MOW Tri-State Tour. No car limit. Excursion fee is $220. Contact is EC Will Krasselt.
Sep 24 - 27 OR
Coos Bay Rail Link
Scenic 235 RT miles. This is a PRO event. We have added a third run on this rail. EC Bill Andrews
Sep 25 - 26 - IL posted 09/08
Narcoa Annual Meeting
Sheraton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel, 6501 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018. This meeting is open to all Narcoa members. Any member wishing to address the board or add items to the agenda, must contact President Bill Schertle
Sep 26 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to Ellijay - Supper stop in Ellijay 2nd trip. Price: $5 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $10. Eat at Cajun Depot or bring a picnic! Coordinators: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent
Sep 27 - TX
Texas State Railroad
50 round trip miles from Palestine to Rusk. $75 fee, 16 car minimum. EC: Frank Glatzl.
Oct 2 - 4 - IA
Appanoose County Community Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride between Centerville and Albia. We will run it Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday morning. 65 miles Saturday trip, 40 miles Friday and Sunday rides. Cost $35. EC Frosty Farrell.
Oct 2 - PA
West Chester RR
Multiple rides on this scenic former Pennsylvani RR line which follows the Chester Creek. This excursion will go nicely with the W & W and DCL excursions Sat & Sun. Set-on West Chester. $30 per car. Jamie Haislip
Oct 3 - GA
Cater Parrott Railnet
Shady Dale to Madison. Day Run and Night Run. App. 90 rt for the Day. SERO Affiliate. $75. EC. Will Thompson
Oct 3 - DE
Wilmington & Western RR
Multiple rides on this scenic line. Set-on will be in Hockessin, DE $30 per car. Jamie Haislip
Oct 4 - DE
Delaware Coast Line
Lewes Branch from Georgetown,DE to Lewes, DE. We will cross the Atlantic Inter-coastal waterway on a swing bridge. 40 miles RT. $40 per car. Jamie Haislip
Oct 3 - 4 - ID
Former Camas Prairie Railroad
Pacific Railcar Operators excursion out of Lewiston. Saturday is a 144 mile RT to Riparia on the Great Northwest RR. Sunday, a 129 mile RT to Kamiah on the Bountiful Grain & Craig Mountain RR. 30 car limit. Excursion fee is $220. Contact is EC Will Krasselt.
Oct 3 - 5 - NY FULL - Waiting List Started
Adirondack Scenic Railroad
Saturday-Monday, overnight Sunday, approx 240 RT miles. 30 car limit. NEREX EC Keith Knowlton. Fee $385. Sunday night accomodation included.
Oct 3 - 4 - CO
Denver & Rio Grande RR
South Fork. Rocky Mountain Division is hosting the annual Fall Colors excursion. 40 mile round trip each day. Mentoring welcome. Cost is $140 for both days. 1 day rate available. EC Philip Walters
Oct 10 - CA
Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay RR
Join us for a relaxing run along the California Pacific Coast from Watsonville to Santa Cruz and beyond. Run fee is $110. EC is Bill Schertle.
Oct 10 - 11- OK
A-OK Railroad
The Oklahoma Railway Museum trip McAlester and Howe. 144 miles for the 2 day event. Fee is $40.00 per unit. EC Drake Rice. Jay Hastings is EC in training.
Oct 10 - 11 - WV
West Virginia Central RR
Fall Festival of Leaves two day trip up Cheat Mountain and out to Tygart Junction Will meet Cass Scenic Shays on Mountain Route may vary due to scheduling of trains 195 Rt miles. Appalachian Rail Excursions. EC John Gonder
Oct 16 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to Ellijay - Supper stop in Ellijay. Price: $10 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $15. One price for both days. There will be a car limit. Coordinators: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent.
Oct 17 - GA
Blue Ridge Scenic RR
Blue Ridge to Jasper - Approx 70 miles round trip. Price: $10 per car active Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad Volunteers. All others $15. There will be a car limit. Coordinators: Carl Hymen, Barry Vincent.
Oct 17- 18 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT each day OR McDade to Giddings – approx. 42 miles RT each day. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Oct 16 - 18 - PA FULL - Waiting List Started
Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad
Ohio Valley Railcars presents “Fall Color in Meadville”. Set on Friday night. Saturday: Meadville to Corry, then return 100 miles. Motorcars remain on the track overnight. Sunday: Meadville to Oil City and return; 60 miles. $120 per car. 30 car limit. EC Brian Davis
Oct 17 - MO
Columbia Terminal (COLT) Railroad
The First Iowa Division rideColumbiua and Centralia. Two round trips with a lunch break between runs. Total mileage is 74 miles. Cost $45 per car. EC Frosty Farrell.
Oct 18 - MO
Ft. Leonard Wood Army Base Railroad
The First Iowa Division. Two round trips. Mileage is 80. Cost $35. A security clearance form must be filled out in advance for everyone riding this excursion. EC Frosty Farrell.
Oct 23 - 24 - OH
Ohio South Central Railroad
Jackson (Ohio). 90 round trip miles, Friday evening run, lunch included. 20 car limit, no pets, OVR rules. Ohio Valley Railcars, Affiliate, Contact Jaime Samuell
Oct 24 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation – ex SP
Elgin Hog Eye Festival Run – Railroad Partners, Inc. In conjunction with the festival, motorcars will make 20 mi. RT from McDade to Elgin. Multiple 8 mi. RT runs at the festival. Total mileage, 50+. Fee $10. EC Leland Stewart
Oct 24 - KS
South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad
Heart of the Heartlands will host a NARCOA motor car trip out of Burden. Trip will run to Fredonia and return, approx 140miles round trip. EC in Training is Jay Hastings or EC Drake Rice. Cost is $20 donation to Heart of the Heartlands museum.
Oct 24 - PA
Stourbridge Railroad
Central PA Excursions – Over 50 miles Honesdale to Lackawaxen and return passing the passenger train twice. Stopping at the famous Roebling Delaware Aqueduct. EC Larry Maynard
Oct 25 - OH
Ohio South Central Railroad
Nelsonville (Ohio). 23 mile round trip, caboose train ride, lunch included. 20 car limit, no pets, OVR rules. Ohio Valley Railcars, Affiliate, Contact Jaime Samuell
Oct 25 - TN - FULL - Waiting List Started
Hiwassee River RR- TVRM (Hiwassee Loop)
Enjoy Autumn in the Hiwassee River Gorge and on the Hiwassee Loop on Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s Hiwassee River RR (former L&N Old Line). Etowah, TN to Copperhill, TN. 86 miles RT. No Mentoring. No passenger trailers. SERO affiliate. Cost $125. Bill Delmar EC
Oct 30 - 31 - GA
St. Marys Railroad
Southeastern Railcar Operators, Inc fall operation. Set on Friday afternoon after 4 P.M. There will be an evening ride departing about 5:30. Saturday travel to Kingsland and return, approximately 34 mi. Caboose ride at 4:00 PM Saturday on the steam powered excursion train. EC Jay Boggs
Oct 31 - TX
Heart of Texas Railroad
Run from Brady to Lometa approximately 117 RT miles. Fee $100. EC Frank Glatzl. Advanced registration required.
Nov 1 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur. 54 RT miles. Fee $25. EC Leland Stewart. Advanced registration required.
Nov 7 - 8 - GA
The Hartwell Railroad
220 RT Miles RT each day out of Bowersville, Ga. Our 3 year on the HRT. $155. All attendees must wear a reflectorized safety vest/shirt. EC and affiliate Bobby Moreman.
Nov 7 - CA
Western Railroad Museum
Motorcar Operators West will hold its Annual General Meeting at the WRM in Rio Vista. It will include a 12 mile electric trolley ride and a 25 mile round trip motorcar excursion to Canon. E.C. Dave Balestreri.
Nov 7 - IA
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
The First Iowa Division is hosting a 1-day ride on the former Ft.D.DM.&S line out of Boone, IA. Mileage for this excursion is 20 miles and we will ride the line three times during the day and possibly a night run. The cost is $20 per car plus membership in the Iowa Railroad Historical Society ($25). EC Carl Schneider
Nov 14 - 15, - NH
New England Southern/Hobo Railroads
The "Snowflake", Former B&M White Mountain Branch, overnight excursion, Concord to Lincoln , Saturday, return on Sunday. Approx 140 mile RT. Fee is $335, includes overnight accommodation and dinner at Lincoln. 30 car limit. EC for this NEREX excursion is Gordan Wallick.
Nov 14 - 15 - OK
Farmrail Railroad
The Oklahoma Railway Museum event on Farmrail out of Clinton. Total mileage approx. 200. $70.00 per unit. EC Drake Rice 405-478-3225. Jay Hastings is EC in training.
Nov 14 - 15 - AL
Autauga Northern RR
Set on Prattville begins Friday. Saturday Prattville to Maplesville, 75 RTM. Sunday Prattville to Billingsley, 45 RTM. Cost $150 per car. 30 car limit. SERO affiliate. EC Chris Thompson. EC in training Jonathan Blair.
Nov 21 - 22 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT each day OR McDade to Giddings – approx. 42 miles RT each day. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Nov 27 - NJ
NYSW Southern Division
Confirmed trip over the Southern Division of the NYSW, now known as the Turkey Trot. A great way to end the year before putting the car away for the winter, see the NYSW without leaves, a totally different view! Will travel to/from Hawthorne to Pelton, maybe further. Craig W. Hartman, E.C. Sponsored by Mid Atlantic Motorcar
Nov 28 - IN
Indiana Transportation Muesum
Great Lakes Railcars will host their Annual Christmas Ride with Santa. We will travel from Noblesville to Tipton where we will have lunch with a stop for ice cream on the return trip. $45. per car with lunch on your own. EC Andy Sargent 812-525-4856 EC in training James Dragstrem
Dec 5 - PA
Toys for Tots on the North Shore Railroad
Approx 86 miles from Northumberland to Beach Haven and return. We will be collecting toys and donations for Toys for Tots along the right of way. Cost $60 and at least 1 new, unwrapped toy. Central PA Excursions. Larry Maynard
Dec 5 - CA
Amador Central RR
Christmas Toy Run. $25.00 run fee if you bring a new toy for the kids and $45.00 with no toys. Let's put some smiles on the children and make some great memories for them. Two runs from Ione to Martel for a total of 40 miles. E.C. Tom Correa
Dec 5 - 6 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT each day OR McDade to Giddings – approx. 42 miles RT each day. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Mentoring available. Hyrails welcome. Fee: $25 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Dec 6 - PA
Union County Industrial Railroad
18 miles RT from New Columbia to Allenwood and South to Winfield and return. Registration fee - $35.00. EC Larry Maynard
Excursions Held On A Regular Basis
Jan 1, 2015 through Feb 1, 2016 - TX posted 09/05
Capitol Metro Transportation
Railroad Partners, Inc. will host NARCOA motorcar runs from Llano, TX to Scobee Spur, TX – Approx. 54 miles RT. or McDade, TX to near Giddings, TX – approx 23 miles RT on various dates. Details HERE. (EC) Leland Stewart 210-863-5397
Feb 1, 2015 through Feb 1, 2016 - TX posted 01/11
Mississippi Delta Railroad
SERO will be having NARCOA motorcar runs and work days on various dates on the Mississippi Delta RR between Swan Lake, Clarksdale and Lula Mississippi. Contact E.C. Chris Thompson, phone (251)463-3270. |
