Jan 14 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
McDade, TX to Giddings - approx. 42 miles RT . Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Feb 11 - 12 - TX
Border Pacific Railroad (former Missouri Pacific)
Railroad Partners, Inc. 60 RT miles between Penitas and Rio Grande City, each day. Track parallels the Mexican border along the Rio Grande River. Hyrails welcome. Trip fee of $50. EC Leland Stewart
Feb 18 - 19 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl
Feb 25 -26 - GA
Heart Of Georgia RR
Saturday run from Pitts to Alamo Ga. RT 105 miles. Sunday run Pitts to Plains Ga. RT 127 miles. Formerly Bobby Moreman’s Run. $175. This is a SERO event. Will Thompson 229-359-5701 cell.
Mar 4 - 5 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl
Mar 11 - 12 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl
Mar 18 - OK
A-OK Railroad
Harrah, OK. Approx. mileage 65 plus, Oklahoma Railway Museum organized trip. Information posted on museum website. Set-on fee of $20.00. Operations on former Rock Island line. EC Drake Rice.
Mar 18 - 19 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl
Mar 24 - PA
Colebrookdale RR (former Eastern Berks)
Travel from Boyertown to Pottstown, RT of about 17 miles. Multiple trips will be made. This is a very scenic country railroad. NARCOA rules will be observed. 25 car limit. $30 per car. EC Gary Shrey.
Mar 25 - PA
Allentown & Auburn RR
A day of motorcar running between Kutztown and Topton (aprox 10 miles R/T). Number of repetitions to be determined on that day. Cost: $37.00 This includes a ride on the "PRR Doodlebug" for everyone after the speeder ride. NARCOA event. EC John (Boomer) Schmidt.
Mar 26 - PA
West Chester Railroad
Third NCRA excursion on this railroad. We will make multiple trips from West Chester to Glen Mills, a distance of 7.7 miles. Our route will follow Chester Creek and pass a number of historic railroad stations. Cost for the day is $30 per car. There will be a 25 car limit. EC Jamie Haislip.
Mar 25 - 26 - TX posted 02/03
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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl
Apr 1 - 2 - PA FULL – Waiting List Started
Reading Blue Mountain & Northern
We have a verbal agreement to hold a 2-day excursion starting in Jim Thorpe and returning each day. We will cross the Hometown Trestle twice each day. One day to Mt Carmel Jct and Oneida Jct on the other. Gary Shrey
Apr 1 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Bluebonnet Run. 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. Fee: $40 . No charge to RPI members. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl
Apr 2 - TX
Fort Worth and Western RR
New Excursion for Railroad Partners, Inc. 44 miles RT between Dublin and Gorman . 2 RT's for 88 miles total for the day. Trip fee: $80. EC Leland Stewart
Apr 2 - TN FULL – Waiting List Started
Hiwassee River RR- TVRM (Hiwassee Loop)
Ride through the Hiwassee River Gorge and around the Hiwassee Loop on Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s Hiwassee River RR (former L&N Old Line). Etowah, TN to Copperhill, TN. 86 miles Round Trip. No Mentoring. No passenger trailers. SERO affiliate. Cost $95. Bill Delmar EC
Apr 7 - 9 - FL
Florida Central, Florida Midland and Florida Northern Railroads
SERO excursion. Friday - Florida Midland between Lake Wales and Frostproof. Saturday - Florida Central between Winter Garden and Mt.Dora with new track past Mt. Dora avilable, Sunday - Florida Northern from Ocala. 140 - 150 total miles depending on conditions. Cost $175. EC Keith Mackey
Apr 15 - CA
Napa Valley Wine Train
PRO run on the Napa Valley Wine Train tracks. This is a one day run/ 6 miles round trip 10 Car limit. Cost $25.00, EC Carl Shellhorn
Apr 15 - 16 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl
Apr 22 - CA
Niles Canyon Railway
PRO sponsored run. Cost $65. For more information please go to the PRO website. Steve Paluso
Apr 22 - 23 - OK
Farmrail RR
From Clinton, OK. Approx. mileage 200 plus, Oklahoma Railway Museum organized trip. Information posted on museum website. Set-on fee of $70.Operations on former Rock Island and Frisco lines. EC Drake Rice
Apr 22 - 23 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl
Apr 23 - CA
Western Railroad Museum
Rio Vista Junction. Motorcar Operators West will run to Bird's Landing Sunday morning and return to the museum for a vintage trolley ride at 11:00 and then go out to Canon in the afternoon. Narcoa event. $65 fee. EC Dave Balestreri
Apr 29 - IA
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
First Iowa Division ride in Boone. 22 miles round trip and we'll ride this three times during the day and once at night. Cost is $30 per car plus current membership in the Iowa Railroad Historical Society ($25). EC Carl Schneider
Apr 29 - PA
Everett RR
Annual excursion . Set-on will be in Hollidaysburg 55-60 total miles. Roaring Spring station lunch stop. $45. EC Gary Shrey
Apr 29 - 30 - 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. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl
Apr 30 - WV/MD
Western Maryland Scenic RR
The annual excursion. Set-on will be at the engine house in Ridgeley, WV. We will travel to Frostburg and turn on the turntable. 34 Total miles. Set-off by 3 PM. $40. EC Gary Shrey
May 5 - 6 MI
Coopersville & Marne Railway
Great Lakes Railcars excursion in Coopersville. Estimated total 68 miles over 3 trips. $50 per car, with a limit of 25 cars. EC Richard Dunton.
May 6 - CO
Denver Rail Heritage Society
Rocky Mountain Division is sponsoring a “Get your car out of storage test run” over the 1 mile track operated by the Society trolley car group. Approximately 2 miles each round trip, we will make several runs. $10 run fee. Richard Reiff EC.
May 6 - OH
Toledo Train Day
Motorcar operators are invited to display and operate their motorcars. Space for 10 cars. No fee event. Contact Phil Linne.
May 6 - PA
Lycoming Valley Railroad
Northern Central Railcar Association will host a 50 mile RT ride from Williamsport, PA to Jersey Shore, PA and back and from Williamsport to Montgomery and back. Registration fee - $60. EC Gary Shrey
May 7 - PA
Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad
Northern Central Railcar Association will host a ride from Bellefonte to either Tyrone or Mill Hall and return if the main line is available. If not, we will ride the Bellefonte Secondary. The exact itinerary will be set by the railroad that day due to train traffic. Lots of welded rail. Registration fee - $60. EC Gary Shrey
May 7 - TX
Texas State Railroad
Hosted by Railroad Partners Inc. 50 miles RT between Palestine and Rusk. Two RT's for 100 miles total for the day. Trip fee: $120, lunch for 2 included. EC Frank Glatzl.
May 12 - 14 - CO
Creede branch - Denver and Rio Grande
Rocky Mountain Division Work/Cleanup Session. Approximatly 40 miles (round trip) each day between South Fork Colorado and Wasson Wye Colorado. No fee. Contact John Spiro or Al Rodi
May 12 - 14 - IN
US Rail Kokomo Division
Kokomo IN. 133 approximate round trip miles, Friday evening run, lunch provided on Sunday. Fee: $200. OVR rules as well as additional railroad rules. No pets. Contact Jaime Samuell.
May 13 - CA
Napa Valley Wine Train
PRO run on the Napa Valley Wine Train tracks. This is a one day run/ 6 miles round trip 10 Car limit. Cost $25.00, checks made out to PRO. Mail to EC Carl Shellhorn
May 13 - IA
Midwest Electric Railway
The First Iowa Division is hosting a new ride on the Midwest Electric Railway on the Midwest Old Threshers grounds in Mt. Pleasant, IA. This will be riding the trolley track which is one mile plus per loop. Cost is $20 per car. EC Frosty Farrell.
May 20 - 21 - 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. Fee: $30 to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl.
May 20 - 21 - NC FULL – Waiting List Started
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Rail-B-Que/Overnight run w/ stay in Dillsboro, NC trackside hotel. 102 rt miles $175. (does not include hotel) Tom Falicon EC
May 24 - QC
Quebec Central Railway
Excursion from Charny to Valley-Junction and return. A run of 60 miles together, 35$ CA. EC Louis-François Garceau
May 27 - OH
Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway.
Non NARCOA Motorcar Rally - Set on is: 9:30 am. First trip at 10 am. Location: Yawberg Rd. American Legion. Cost: $40. Distance: two round trips 32 miles. No pets, open toed shoes or shorts. Victor Geckle
May 27 - 28 - SD
Dakota Southern Railway
First Iowa Division excursion on the former Milwaukee Road Line across central South Dakota. Round trips departing from Oacoma SD to near Mitchell and from Oacoma to Presho on the rehabilitated line. Approx. 210 total mileage. Fee $80 prepaid (Refundable until May 17, 2017). 40 Car limit. EC Dave Voeltz.
May 27 - 29 ID FULL – Waiting List Started
Eastern Idaho Railroad
Motorcar Operators West May 27th Idaho Falls to Ashton, May 28th Idaho Falls to Newdale, May 29th Idaho Falls to Menan, total 226 miles, 25 motorcar limit $310. Joe Schnyder
Jun 1 - 2 - CO
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Rocky Mountain Division run on the Creede Branch out of South Fork. Mileage over two days will be approximately 75 miles. Cost is $110 per car. Featuring a run over LaVeta Pass. EC Richard Reiff
Jun 2 - 4 - MI FULL – Waiting List Started
Great Lakes Central Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars, Inc. is hosting a 3-day motor car excursion covering approximately 236 miles. Set-on will be in Cadillac with overnights in Petoskey and Traverse City. Trip Fee is $550, includes 2 night lodging. 30 car limit. EC is Michael P. Ford.
Jun 3 - 4 - 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. Fee: $30 to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl
Jun 3 - 4 - CO
San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad
Rocky Mountain Division event out of Alamosa. June 3 is a mandatory round trip test run to Antonito, June 4 will be round trip over LaVeta Pass. Optional early set on Friday afternoon. Total mileage for both days 182. Cost $185. EC Richard Reiff. 25 car limit.
Jun 5 - 10 - MT FULL - Wait List Statred
PRO Montana: Riding the Front Range Tour
The run will begin on Montana Rail Link at Harrison, 60 rdt miles will be new track on MRL CTC main line never before done by a motorcar group. Total rdt mileage for the excursion approximately 300. Run fee $560. EC Bill Taylor
Jun 7 - QC
Quebec Central Railway
Excursion from Charny to Valley-Junction and return. A run of 60 miles together, 35$ CA EC: Louis-François Garceau
Jun 10 - CA
Big Trees & Pacific Railroad
For more information go to the PRO website
Jun 10 - 11 - 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. Fee: $30 to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl
Jun 10 - 11 - NY/PA
Western New York and Pennsylvania RR
Ohio Valley Railcars is hosting an excursion on the WNYP out of Olean NY. Saturday to Driftwood, Sunday to Jamestown. All NARCOA and OVR rules apply. No large gang cars or Hy-rails without prior approval. 30 car limit. EC Brian Davis
Jun 17 - 19 - ME
Central Maine & Quebec Railroad
Saturday, Rockland to Wiscasset and return. Setoff, drive to Bangor. Sunday, Bangor to Jackman. Overnight at Jackman, return to Bangor on Monday. Approx 310 miles. Includes one overnight accommodation at Jackman. 30 car limit. Weekend package $385. NEREX EC Keith Knowlton.
Jun 17 - 18 - KS
Midland Railroad
First Iowa Division excursion on the Midland Railroad at Baldwin City. Mileage is about 22 miles round trip. 3 trips per day. Cost $60 per car. EC in training Stuart Remmers.
Jun 21 - QC
Quebec Central Railway
Excursion from Charny to Valley-Junction and return. A run of 60 miles together, 35$ CA EC: Louis-François Garceau
Jun 22 - 25 - OR
Coos Bay RailLink
Pacific Railcar Operators 234 RT miles from Vaughn to Coos Bay and return. Limit 30 cars. Fills fast. $430 fee includes 2 tickets to Friday Welcome Dinner. EC Bill Andrews
Jun 24 - OH
Youngstown & Southeastern RR
Ohio Valley Railcars excursion starting at North Lima. Approximately 26 miles round trip or more. Excursion fee $65. EC Jeff Levengood.
Jun 24 - OH.
Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway.
Non NARCOA Motorcar Rally - Set on is: 9:30 am. First trip at 10 am. Location: Yawberg Rd. American Legion. Cost: $40. Distance: two round trips 32 miles. No pets, open toed shoes or shorts. Victor Geckle
Jun 24 - 25 - 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. Fee: $30 to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl
Jul 1 - 2 - WV
West Virginia Central RR
Elkins to the Big Cut, Spruce and return on Saturday, Elkins to Tygart Junction and return on Sunday. Aprox 175 RT miles. 35 car limit. $175 per/car. Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC. John Gonder.
Jul 1 - 2 - MN
St Croix Valley RR
Set-on will be in Rush City with travel to North Branch and Hinckley for a weekend total of 70 to 100 miles. Fee $60 North Central Railcars, Ltd, David Otte
Jul 5 - QC posted 04/07
Quebec Central Railway
Excursion from Charny to Valley-Junction and return. A run of 60 miles together, 35$ CA EC: Louis-François Garceau
Jul 5 - MN
North Shore Scenic Railroad
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a excursion between Two Harbors and Duluth. Trip includes 52 miles of rail travel, 1.75 hour Duluth Harbor Cruise, and lunch at the Duluth depot. Trip fee is $140. 25 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Jul 7 - MB
Prairie Dog Central Railway
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a 1 day motor car excursion on the PDC near Winnipeg, MB covering approximately 56 rail miles. Trip fee is $70 USD or $80 CDN. 25 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Jul 7 - 8 - IA
Iowa Southern Railroad
The First Iowa Division is hosting a ride on the Iowa Southern railroad, previously the Appanoose Copunty Railroad, in Centerville, IA. Mileage for this ride will be 65 miles. Cost is $40 per car. EC Frosty Farrell.
Jul 8 - ID posted 05/22 FULL – Waiting List Started
Washington, Idaho & Montana Railway
Public rides to help raise funds for the ongoing restoration of the Potlatch Depot. There will be no fees for the operators. Total miles for day will be about 100. EC Bryan Loftin or Guy Howard
JUL 8 - 9 - 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. Fee: $30 to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatz
Jul 9 - MB
Central Manitoba Railway
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a 1-day motor car excursion on the CEMR between Carman & Winnipeg,MB covering approximately 72 miles. Excursion fee is $85 USD or $100 CDN. 25 car Limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Jul 10 - MB
Boundary Trail Railway Company
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a 1-day motor car excursion between Manitou and Morden, MB, covering approximately 84 miles. Excursion fee is $85 USD or $100 CDN. 25 car Limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Jul 12 – SK
Long Creek Railroad
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a 1-day motor car excursion between Estevan and Tribune, SK cover approximately 80 miles. Excursion fee is $110 USD or $125 CDN. 25 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Jul 12 - 17 - AK FULL - Wait List Statred
White Pass & Yukon RR - Narrow Gauge (3 foot gauge)
Run Fee $750, send deposit of $375 with registration. Approx. 315+ miles over 4 days of operating. Fallen Flag Excursions, LLC, EC: Bernie Leadon.
Jul 14 - 16 - 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 next to the river. Dinner Train Excursion or BBQ may be possible. EC Craig W. Hartman, Cost is $75.
Jul 14 - 16 - OR
Idaho Northern & Pacifc RR, WURR
Pacific Railcar Operators 185 miles RT from Island City to Joseph and return. Limit 25 cars $215. EC Guy Howard
Jul 14 - 16 - CO
Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad
The Rocky Mountain Division is hosting a ride. This ride will consist of approximately 80 miles of travel over three days. Cost is $100 per car. EC Jerry G Geiger.
Jul 14 - 16 - SK
Great Western Railway
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a 3 day motor car excursion between Climax and Pontiex, SK covering approximately 340 rail miles. Trip fee is $530 USD or $625 CDN which includes 2 nights lodging, breakfasts and lunches. 25 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Jul 18 - ND
Northern Plains Railroad Company
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting a 1-day motor car excursion between Norma and Kramer, ND (with set-on at Lansford, ND) covering approximately 120 miles. This is a new segment of track for NARCOA. Excursion fee is $125. 25 car limit. EC is Michael P. Ford
Jul 22 - OH posted 04/28
Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway.
Non NARCOA Motorcar Rally - Set on is: 9:30 am. First trip at 10 am. Location: Yawberg Rd. American Legion. Cost: $40. Distance: two round trips 32 miles. No pets, open toed shoes or shorts. Victor Geckle
JUL 22 - 23 - 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. Fee: $30 to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl
Jul 22 - 23 - PA
Western New York & Pennsylvania RR
Saturday, Meadville to Corry and return. Sunday, Meadville to Oil City & return. Approx 155 RT miles. Fee $185. 30 car limit. EC for this NEREX excursion is Rob Piligian.
Jul 26 - QC
Quebec Central Railway
Excursion from Charny to Valley-Junction and return. A run of 60 miles together, 35$ CA EC: Louis-François Garceau
Jul 29 - 30 - PA
North Shore RR/Shamokin Valley RR
Ride over the 86 mile North Shore Railroad on Saturday and the 50 mile Shamokin Valley Railroad on Sunday. The Central PA Chapter of the NRHS will again be serving a meal for our group Saturday evening. Fee $95 Gary Shrey
Aug 4 - 5 - IA
Iowa Southern Railroad
The First Iowa Division ride in Centerville is a fund raising event for the local VFW by providing rides to the public. This is a non-NARCOA ride on the 5th with insurance provided by the VFW. EC Frosty Farrell.
Aug 5 - OH
Ashland Railway
Mansfield, 60 mile round trip with lunch included. 35 car limit. OVR Affiliate excursion, OVR Rules. Contact Phil Linne.
Aug 12 - IN
French Lick Scenic Railway
Great Lakes Railcars 50 mile round trip from Jasper to French Lick. Fee $70. For details contact EC Andy Sargent.
Aug 12 - 13 - WV FULL - Wait List Statred
South Branch Valley Railroad
102 round trip miles from Romney to Petersburg. Lunch in Petersburg then Back to Romney for a sit down dinner aboard the Potomac Eagle scenic Train. Sunday to Greenspring and return. We will pass through the “Trough”. One dinner included. John Gonder Appalachian Rail Excursions. 35 car limit.
Aug 16 - QC posted 04/07
Quebec Central Railway
Excursion from Charny to Valley-Junction and return. A run of 60 miles together, 35$ CA EC: Louis-François Garceau
Aug 17 - 20 - OR posted 02/10 FULL - Wait List Statred
Coos Bay RailLink
Pacific Railcar Operators 234 miles RT from Vaughn to Coquile and return. Limit 30 cars, $430 fee includes 2 tickets to the Friday Welcome Dinner. Details HERE. Entries accepted starting April 2. EC Guy Howard
Aug 19 - IA
Iowa Northern Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 1-day excursion on the former Rock Island mainline from Vinton, IA. We will run the line between Cedar Rapids and Waterloo, IA for a total mileage of about 104 miles. Carl Schneider is EC.
Aug 25 - 27 - IN/MI FULL – Waiting List Started
Indiana Northeastern Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars hosting a 2-day motor car excursion covering approximately 150 miles. Set-on in Ashley, IN; overnight in Coldwater, MI. Trip fee is $280 and includes Saturday night lodging. 35 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford.
Aug 26 - OH posted 04/28
Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway.
Non NARCOA Motorcar Rally - Set on is: 9:30 am. First trip at 10 am. Location: Yawberg Rd. American Legion. Cost: $40. Distance: two round trips 32 miles. No pets, open toed shoes or shorts. For further details call, email or text: Victor Geckle.
Aug 26 - 27 - NY
Lehigh Railway/Owego & Harford Railway
Saturday & Sunday, approx 155 RT miles. EC for this NEREX excursion is Itchy Mead. The fee for this weekend package is $175, Sunday lunch included. There will be a 25 car limit for this excursion. This is a non-mentoring excursion.
Sep 2 - 3 - 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 2017. EC David Sigafoose, Ken Ciparis.
Sep 2 - 4 - SD
DMV&W Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting an excursion on the DMV&W Railroad at Britton, SD. We will ride the line Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday morning. Prepayment of $80 is requested. EC Dave Voeltz.
Sep 4 - SD
Sisseton & Milbank Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting an excursion on the Sisseton & Milbank Railroad at Milbank, SD. Round trip mileage 70 miles. Prepayment of $40 is requested. EC Dave Voeltz.
Sep 9 - OH
Willard Trainfest - Ashland Railway
Willard, Ohio Display motorcars with 10 mile round trip. OVR Affiliate excursion, OVR Rules. Contact Phil Linne.
Sep 8 - 9 - NH posted
Conway Scenic Railroad
Friday, Hazens to North Conway approx 63 miles. Saturday, North Conway to Hazens, approx 44 miles. 30 car limit. The $315 fee includes one Friday night accommodation. Registrations must be received by August 25th. NEREX EC Dan Peck.
Sep 9 - 14 - CO
Colorado Fall Color Excursion
Motorcar Operators West and the Rocky Mountain Division will co-host an excursion including 4 railroads: Leadville, Colorado & Southern, San Luis & Rio Grande, San Luis Central, and the Creede Branch of the Denver & Rio Grande. Total mileage - 320. Excursion fee - $475. EC's - Bill Schertle, Jerry Geiger, Rich Reiff.
Sep 16 -17 - NY
Saratoga and North Creek RR
Come ride with MAMA out of North Creek. A great run along some of the best scenery around, with added mileage up to the mine and full length of the line. Approximately 161 miles, $225. EC David Sigafoose, Ken Ciparis.
Sep 18 - 24 – CO/NM FULL – Waiting List Started
D&SNGRR C&TSRR – Fall Rocky Mountain Narrow Gauge Tour
The Rocky Mountain Division of NARCOA is hosting a 378 mile tour on the Narrow Gauge. 3 days on the Durango and Silverton Railroad followed by a move day then 3 days Cumbres &Toltec Scenic Railroad. Mentored operators only. 20 car limit. Tour price $675 per car. EC Philip Walters EC in Training Alan Borchardt.
Sep 22 - MN
Minnesota Prairie Line
NON-NARCOA event will originate at North Redwood Falls. Only the operator will ride this day as open seats are needed to give rides to invitees over sections of the line. No cost. EC Dave Voeltz is coordinating on behalf of the railroad.
Sep 23 - OH
Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Railway.
Non NARCOA Motorcar Rally - Set on is: 9:30 am. First trip at 10 am. Location: Yawberg Rd. American Legion. Cost: $40. Distance: two round trips 32 miles. No pets, open toed shoes or shorts. Victor Geckle
Sep 23 - 24 - MN
Minnesota Prairie Line
First Iowa Division excursion. Round trips departing North Redwood Falls to Norwood to the east and to Hanley Falls to the west depending on car storage and ethanol movements. Fee $20 for those volunteering on Friday or $80 for those riding Sat/Sun. 40 Car limit. EC Dave Voeltz.
Sep 23 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Sep 29 - 30 - IL
2017 Narcoa Annual Meeting
Sheraton - Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel, 6501 Mannheim Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018. Meeting is open to all NARCOA Members. Any member wishing to address the Board or add items to the Agenda, or to secure a room at the NARCOA rate must contact President, Bob Knight.
Sep 30 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano, to Scobee Spur, – Approx. 54 miles RT. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart
Sep 29 - Oct 1 - OR
Joseph Branch
Motorcar Operators West presents a three day trip on the Idaho Northern and Pacific Railroad and the Wallowa Union Railroad Authority Joseph Branch with a one day layover in Joseph during Alpenfest for a little fun. Run fee $245. Total Mileage 170. EC Dave Balestreri
Oct 6 - 8 - SD
Black Hills Central
First Iowa Division is hosting a 3-day excursion on the Black Hills Central at Hill City, SD. We will ride the line several times over the weekend to Keystone and return. Round trip mileage is 18 miles. Prepayment of $80 is requested. EC Dave Voeltz.
Oct 7 - 8 - TX
Blacklands Railroad
Railroad Partners, Inc. run. Up to 120 RT miles between Greenville and Winfield each day. Mentoring by permission only. Hyrails welcome. Trip fee of $80 for one or both days. EC Myron Malone. EC-in-Training Don Stamper.
Oct 7 - 8 - AL/MS
Alabama Southern Railroad
Set on Friday the 6th. Saturday, run from Tuscaloosa, AL to Columbus, MS, 100 (RTM). Sunday, Tuscaloosa, AL to Brookwood, AL 30 (RTM). Fee $150 per car, 25 car limit. Mentoring by permission. EC's Chris Thompson & Jonathan Blair. SERO Affiliate.
Oct 8 - WA
Chelatchie Prarie RR
PRO run in Yacolt. Total 26 miles round trip on a very scenic part of Washington state. Mentoring available. Check for $75. made out to PRO to EC, Richard Wilkins.
Oct 9 - OR posted 08/05
Mt. Hood Railroad
Set on in the MHRR yard and run to Parkdale for lunch and back to Hood River. 42 miles. Check to PRO for $100 to Richard Wilkins.
Oct 13 - 16 - OR
Coos Bay RailLink
Fall Colors Run. 234 RT miles from Vaughn to Coos Bay and return. Will take place if June and August runs meet their 30 car limits. $430 fee includes 2 Welcome Dinner tickets. Status posted in July. EC Bill Andrews
Oct 14 - MO
Columbia Terminal Railroad - COLT
The First Iowa Division ride in Columbia. 37 miles. We'll ride this twice for a daily total of at least 74 miles. Cost is $50 per car. EC Frosty Farrell.
Oct 14 - 15 - GA
Hartwell RR
Ride between Toccoa and Elberton. Saturday 90 miles RT, Sunday 48 miles RT. 20 car Minimum, 35 Car Maximum. No passenger trailers. SERO affiliate. Cost $160. Bill Delmar EC
Oct 14 - 15 - WV FULL – Waiting List Started
West Virginia Central Fall Leaf Adventure
Elkins to Spruce and Big Cut on Saturday. Elkins to Tygart Junction on Sunday. Aprox 174 miles for both days. Mountain railroading experienced operators only, Appalachian Rail Excursions Contact John Gonder $175.00 per/car 35 car limit.
Oct 20 - 21 OH
Ohio South Central Railroad
Jackson (Ohio). 90 round trip miles, Friday evening run, lunch included. No pets, OVR rules. Ohio Valley Railcars, Affiliate, Contact Jaime Samuel
Oct 22 - OH
Hocking Valley Scenic RY
Nelsonville (Ohio). 23 mile round trip, caboose train ride, lunch included. No pets, OVR rules. Ohio Valley Railcars, Affiliate, Contact Jaime Samue
Oct 21 - KS
South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad
Heart of the Heartlands will host a NARCOA motor car trip out of BurdenS Trip will run to Fredonia and return, approximately 140 miles round trip. EC Jay Hastings. Cost $60 plus $7 membership for non-members.
Oct 21 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Llano, to Scobee Spur, – Approx. 54 miles RT. Contact EC prior to run. This will be a cleanup ride. Fee: $30 membership to Railroad Partners, Inc. EC Leland Stewart.
Oct 28 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
FALL Run - Llano, to Scobee Spur, – Approx. 54 miles RT. Contact EC prior to run. This will be our annual Fall ride. Fee: $40. EC Leland Stewart, Frank Glatzl.
Oct 28 - PA
Delaware Lackawana RR
Mid-Atlantic Motorcar Association run over the route of the famous Phoebe Snow on Saturday followed by a paired trip with NEREX on the 29th on the Stourbridge Line out of Honesdale. Set on in Scranton. About 130 miles. Cost $220. EC David Sigafoose, Ken Ciparis.
Oct 29 - PA - Full - No Waitng List
The Stourbridge Line
Honesdale to Lackawaxen and return. Approx 48 RT miles. This is a non-mentoring excursion. 30 car limit. Fee $60. NEREX EC Rob Piligian
Nov 4 - IA
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
First Iowa Division ride in Boone. 22 miles round trip and we'll ride this three times during the day and once at night. Cost is $30 per car plus current membership in the Iowa Railroad Historical Society ($25). EC Carl Schneider.
Nov 4 - 5 - 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. Includes overnight accommodation and catered dinner at Lincoln. 30 car limit. Fee package is $365. NEREX EC Gordan Wallick.
Nov 4 - 5 - AL
Autauga Northern Railroad
Saturday set on and run Prattville to Maplesville (75 RTM). Sunday Prattville to Billingsley (50 RTM). Fee $150 per car, 25 car limit. Mentoring by permission. SERO Affilliate. EC's Chris Thompson & Jonathan Blair. SERO Affiliate.
Nov 4 - DE
Delaware Coast Line RR
DELMARVA’s Annual Toys for Tots Ride – Northern Central Railcar Assn. (approx 30 RT miles) Georgetown to Lewes, collecting toys along the way. Decorate your car for Christmas!. $35 PLUS at least one new, unwrapped toy. Note this will be the last trip on this railroad, large sections of the tracks will be pulled after this excursion. Non-mentoring excursion. EC: Boomer John Schmidt
Nov 5 - DE posted
Wilmington & Western RR
DELMARVA's Annual Toys for Tots Ride – Northern Central Railcar Assn. (approx 25 RT miles) Hockessin to Greenbank, collecting toys along the way. Decorate your car for Christmas. $35 PLUS at least one new, unwrapped toy. Non-mentoring excursion.EC: Jamie Haislip
Nov 11 - 12 - CA
Western Railroad Museum
Motorcar Operators West Annual General Meeting. Saturday evening run to Bird’s Landing and the East Bay lights. Then run to Dozier (HWY 113). On Sunday, 12 mile ride in a trolley. At 1:30 a 25 mile round trip excursion to Canon. E.C. Dave Balestreri. Fee $65.
Nov 18 - PA
Southwest Pennsylvania railroad Toys for Tots
Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC. 52 mile trip through Southwestern PA . Toys for Tots collection run. Decorate your cars. New unwrapped toy as part of registration fee. Mt Pleasant to Greensburg and return. Fee $60 per/car. Coordinators, John Gonder Eric Clark, Chuck badger
Nov 18 - 19 - OK
Farmrail Railroad
The Oklahoma Railway Museum two day trip out of Clinton, OK. Total mileage approx. 200. $70 per unit, EC Drake Rice.
Dec 2 - CA
Amador Central RR
Recreational Railroad Coalition Historical Society Christmas Run. Bring an unwrapped new Toy for our Amador kids and run fee is only $25.00. Tom Correa, EC.
Dec 2 - PA
North Shore Railroad
Central PA Excursionsv annual Christmas ride to benefit Toys for Tots. Collect toys and donations along the 86 miles of former Lackawanna RR track. $65 fee and at least 1 unwrapped toy. EC Larry Maynard.
Dec 3 - PA
Union County Industrial Railroad
Central PA Excursions 30 mile ride . Fee is $35. EC Larry Maynard.
Dec 29 - 30 - GA
St. Marys Railroad
Set on near Traxx theater. Friday set on 3:00 P.M. Safety meeting 3:30. Saturday set on 8:00 and meeting at 8:30. Go to Kingsland, Kingsbay and return, approximatly 34 mi. Safety vest, ankle high, hard sole shoes/boots required. $40 per car. EC Jay Boggs.
Dec 30 - 31 - TX
Blacklands Railroad
Railroad Partners, Inc. Work session Saturday. Motorcar Run Sunday. Up to 90 RT miles. Mentoring by permission. Hyrails welcome. Fee $80 for one or both days. Pre-registration required. EC Myron Malone. EC Don Stamper. |
