Jan 6 - CA
Fillmore & Western Rwy
Motorcar Operators West run. Estimated 46 miles. MOW Special Operating Rules #3 apply. No trailers with passengers and no home-built cars permitted. Run fee $85. Wayne Parsons EC.
Feb 17 - 18 - TX
Border Pacific Railroad
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. Fee $50. EC Leland Stewart.
Mar 10 - CA
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS
Rides for the Public. Contact Tom Correa if you would like to participate.
Mar 16 - PA
Colebrookdale RR (former Eastern Berks RR)
Test & Tune your car between Boyertown to Pottstown (aprox. 17 miles per R/T). Multiple trips will be made. Northern Central Rail Car Assn (NCRA); 25 car limit; cost estimate - $30 per car, EC Gary Shrey.
Mar 17 - PA
Allentown & Auburn RR
Test & Tune your car between Kutztown and Topton (aprox. 8 miles per R/T). Multiple trips will be made. Northern Central Rail Car Assn (NCRA); 25 car limit; cost estimate - $30 per car, EC: John (Boomer) Schmidt.
Mar 18 - PA
West Chester Railroad
Test & Tune your car between West Chester to Glen Mills (aprox. 16 miles per R/T). Multiple trips will be made. Northern Central Rail Car Assn (NCRA); 25 car limit; cost estimate - $30 per car, EC Jamie Haislip.
Apr 7- TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Bluebonnet Run. Llano to Scobee Spur – Approx. 54 miles RT. Additional evening run possible. Contact EC prior to run. Fee: $40. EC Leland Stewart
Apr 7 - 8 - PA FULL – Waiting List Started
Reading Blue Mountain & Northern RR
2-day excursion starting in Pottsville, and returning each day. We will travel to Good Spring with side line trips one day, and to Haucks the other day. Over 200 miles total expected. Gary Shrey
Apr 8 - 9 - TN FULL – Waiting List Started
Hiwassee River RR (Hiwassee Loop) and TVRM (new track)
Sunday- Ride through the Gorge and the Hiwassee Loop. Etowah to Copperhill, TN. 86 miles RT. Cost $95. Monday- Optional AM ride on TVRM’s Chattanooga line, 7 miles RT. Cost $30. No Mentoring. No passenger trailers. SERO affiliate. EC: Bill Delmar
Apr 14 - CA
Niles Canyon Railway
PRO run. EC Steve Paluso.
Apr 14 - CA
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS
Rides for the Public. Contact Tom Correa if you would like to participate.
Apr 15 - 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. $65 fee. EC Dave Balestreri.
Apr 20 - 22 - FL
Florida Central RR/Florida Northern RR
SERO excursion. Friday - Eustis, Mt Dora and then toward Sorrento. Saturday, Winter Garden to Tavares & return. Sunday, Ocala, Candler, Lowell, Ocala. Approx 140 miles total. $175 per car. EC Keith Mackey
Apr 20 - 22 - WA
Eastern WA Gateway RR
Set on in Wilbur. 2 day NARCOA/PRO excursion.195 RT miles. No car limit. No Hi-Rail. Non-mentoring. Fee $250 USD. Check to Peter Wolfgram, 2701 Sheepshank Dr, Belgrade, MT 59714, 406-580-4761. EC Bill Andrews. ECITs Peter Wolfgram and Bryan Adams. Details on Pro website.
Apr 28 - PA
Everett RR
SAVE THE DATE Verbal permission has been granted. Annual excursion. Set-on will be in Hollidaysburg 55-60 total miles. Roaring Spring station lunch stop. $45. EC Gary Shrey
Apr 29 - WV/MD
Western Maryland Scenic RR
SAVE THE DATE Verbal permission has been granted. 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
Apr 28 - IA
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
First Iowa Division iexcursion at Boone, IA. We will ride the line several times between Boone and Wolf. Round trip mileage is 20. Cost $30 plus membership in the IRHS ($25). EC Carl Schneider.
Apr 28 - OK
A-OK Railroad
Oklahoma Railway Museum trip from McAlester to Red Oak. 92 mile round trip. Fee $40t. EC Drake Rice
Apr 28 - CA
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS
Photo run. Two runs from Ione to Martel with stops at scenic spots. This is a NARCOA sanctioned run for motor car operators and their friends and family, not a Rides for the Public run. Run fee is $45. Tom Correa
May 4 – 5 - MI
Coopersville & Marne Railway
Great Lakes Railcars from Coopersville. Evening run to Marne on Friday. Two trips to Grand Rapids, estimated 56 miles, on Saturday. Cost $50 with 25 car limit. Richard Dunton
May 5 - OH
Toledo Train Day
Motorcar operators are invited to display and operate their motorcars. Space for 9 cars. No fee event, NARCOA insurance required as Part B coverage is in effect. Phil Linne
May 5 - 9 - WA/OR
MOW and PRO Get Together
Saturday the Goose Lake RR. Sunday the Prineville RR. Tuesday the Chelatchie Prairie RR and Wednesdaythe Mount Rainier Scenic RR and Tacoma Rail . This is a joint venture sponsored by Motorcar Operators West and Pacific Railcar Operators.
May 6 - 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. Advanced sign up required. EC Frank Glatzl
May 11 - 13 - CO
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Rocky Mountain Division Of NARCOA announces Spring test & tune day. 26 miles R.T. with multiple trips each day. Mentoring welcome. Rail sweeps and spark arrestors required. Run Fee $85. Contact Jon Keeling
May 12 - NH
NEREX Mentoring Excursion
Concord, NH. Mentoring excursion for new members, 36 RT miles. Fee for this single day Saturday event is $50.00. EC for this NEREX Excursion is Gordy Wallick.
May 12 - OH
Midwest Railway Preservation Society
The New Jersey TrackCar Excursions (NJTE) invites you to participate in a Track Car Day event in Cleveland, OH. EC: Ken Ciparis.
May 12 - CA
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS
Rides for the Public. Contact Tom Correa 209-296-4356 if you would like to participate.
May 12 - IA
Midwest Electric Railroad
First Iowa Division excursion at Mt. Pleasant, IA. We will ride the 1-mile trolley loop several times during the day. Cost $20. EC Carl Schneider.
May 19 - 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.
May 19 - 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 - $50. EC Gary Shrey
May 20 - PA
Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad
Northern Central Railcar Assc. 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. Itinerary set by RR that day. $50. EC Gary Shrey
May 23 - NV
Nevada Northern Railway
Motorcar Operators West. Motorcar set on in Ely, Nevada, run to Ruth and travel Hi Line to Adverse with return to Ely. Approximately 50 miles. $70 Fee. EC Dan Berg,
May 25 – Jun 1 – CO/NM
D&SNGRR C&TSRR – Late Spring Rocky Mountain Narrow Gauge Tour
The Rocky Mountain Division of NARCOA is hosting a 338 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 $725 per car. ECs Philip Walters & Alan Borchardt.
May 25 - 28 - ID FULL – Waiting List Started
Eastern Idaho Railroad
MOW excursion Burley to Buhl, Burley to Jerome and Burley to Oakley and River Raft industrial leads. 246 rail miles $320 MOW website for info. Joe Schnyder EC.
May 26 - CA posted 01/01
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS
Memorial Day Weekend Run, Saturday only. Two, possibly three, full Runs to Martel and back for operators and rides for the Public from Lane's Station. If you can provide seats to sell then there is no run fee. Otherwise regular run fee is $45.00. Contact Tom Correa
May 26 - ND
Red River Valley & Western Railroad
First Iowa Division excursion at Lamoure. We will be running from Lamoure to Milner. Total mileage is approx. 110 miles. Cost is $50. EC Dave Voeltz.
May 27 - 28 - SD
Dakota, Missouri Valley & Western Railroad
First Iowa Division excursion at Britton . We will be running south towards Aberdeen and north to Geneseo, ND. Total mileage is approx. 270. Cost $80. EC Dave Voeltz.
May 30 - QE
Quebec Central Railway
Excursion from Charny to Valley Junction and return. A run of 60 miles. 45$ CA. EC Louis-François Garceau.
Jun 1 - 3 - MI FULL – Waiting List Started
Great Lakes Central Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars, Inc. is hosting an excursion covering approximately 236 rail miles. Set-on in Cadillac with overnights in Petoskey and Traverse City. Trip fee is $575, includes 2 nights lodging. 30 car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Jun 1 - 6 - MT
PRO 2018 Montana Run FULL – Waiting List Started
Apprx. 300 rdt miles. Central Montana Rail Inc - Denton. , Montana Rail Link, (5-6 Subs) - Whitehall, Mission Mountain RR - Fortine. 25 car limit. Non-mentoring. $450. EC Bill Taylor.
Jun 2 - 3 - NC posted 03/15 FULL – Waiting List Started
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Rail-B-Que Banquet/Overnight run w/ stay in Dillsboro trackside hotel. Andrews to Dillsboro and return, 102 miles round trip, $175.00 (does not include hotel) Tom Falicon EC.
June 2 - PA FULL – Waiting List Started
The Stourbridge Line
Honesdale to Lackawaxen and return. Approx 48 RT miles. Non-mentoring excursion. 30 car limit. Fee $60. EC for this NEREX excursion is Rob Piligian. This trip is preceded by a paired trip with NJTC on Sunday, June 3, on the DL out of Scranton, PA.
Jun 3 - PA
Delaware Lackawana RR
New Jersey Trackcar Excursions (NJTE) run over the route of the famous Phoebe Snow on Sunday preceded by a paired trip with NEREX on June 2nd. Set on in Scranton. About 130 miles. Cost $250. EC David Sigafoose, Ken Ciparis
Jun 9 - CA
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS
Rides for the Public. Contact Tom Correa if you would like to participate.
Jun 23 - MN
Ellis & Eastern Railroad
The First Iowa Division excursion at Luverne. Ride the line from Luverne East to the UP junction West of Worthington twice during the day. Round trip mileage is approximately 120 miles. Cost is $40. EC is Dave Veltz.
Jun 30 - Jul 1 - WV FULL – Waiting List Started
West Virginia Central RR
Aprox. 170 miles over two days. Mountain railroading, steep hills, and lots of scenery and trains. 30 car limit, No Hy-rails. Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC. EC John Gonder
Jul 7 - 8 - VT FULL – Waiting List Started
Vermont Rail
White River Junction-Newport and return, approx 220 RT miles. Overnight excursion. NEREX EC Keith Knowlton. 40 car limit. Non-mentoring excursion. $370 fee includes one overnight accommodation, dinner, and breakfast at Newport.
Jul 9 - MN
North Shore Scenic Railroad
North Central Railcars, Ltd. is hosting an excursion between Two Harbors and Duluth. Includes 52 miles of rail travel, 1.75 hour Duluth Harbor Cruise, lunch at the Duluth Depot, and museum admission. Trip Fee $140. 25-car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
July 14 -ID
Washington & Idaho Railroad
Pacific Railcar Operators will giving public rides to help raise funds for the ongoing restoration of the Potlatch, Idaho depot. There will be no charge for the operators. Limit of 10 cars. Total miles about 100. Cars with turntables are preferred. EC Bryan Loftin
Jul 14 - CA
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS
Rides for the Public. Contact Tom Correa if you would like to participate.
Jul 15 - 20 - ON FULL – Waiting List Started
Ontario Northland Railway
Great Lakes Railcars, Inc. 734 mile motor car excursion through northern Ontario between North Bay and Hearst. Trip fee is $1,850 (USD) or $2,050 for Canadian participants, and includes 5 nights lodging and more. 25-car limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Jul 20 - 22 - GA
Cater Parrott Railnet - Ice Water Run
Friday - Willacoochee to Valdosta. Approx 90 rt miles. Saturday - Shady Dale to Madison. Approx 46 rt miles. Sunday - Barnesville to Thomaston. Approx 34 rt miles. $150. for all three days. EC Will Thompson
Jul 21 - OH
Ashland Railway
Approximately 56 round trip miles. Registration fee $97. Set on in Mansfield. OVR Rules. EC's Ted Poesse and Phil Linne.
Jul 21 - 22 - PA
North Shore RR/Shamokin Valley RR
Ride over the 86 mile North Shore Railroad on Saturday. 50 mile Shamokin Valley Railroad on Sunday. The Central PA NRHS will serve a meal Saturday evening. Fee $95 Gary Shrey
Jul 23 - 24 - CO
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Rocky Mountain Division of Narcoa announces 26 mile R.T. run South Fork to Wagon Wheel Gap. Spark arrestors & rail sweeps required. $85 fee. Mentoring welcomed. Jon Keeling certified E.C., 719-989-0779. Runs done in conjunction with LC&S and SLRG later in the week.
Jul 26 - 27 - CO
Leadville, Colorado & Southern RR
Rocky Mountain Division. 45 miles ( appox.) Leadville, Colorado. $70 EC Jerry Geiger.
Jul 28 - 29 - CO
San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad
Rocky Mountain Division out of Alamosa. Saturday, mandatory round trip test run to Antonito; Sunday, round trip over LaVeta Pass includes SLRG Mountain Concert. Optional early set on Friday afternoon. Total mileage for both days 182. Cost $220. EC Richard Reiff. 25 car limit.
Jul 28 - 29 - SD
Dakota Southern Railroad
First Iowa Division excursion at Oacoma (Chamberlain). Ride from Oacoma East to the West edge of Mitchell and return on Saturday Run West to Kennebec on Sunday and return to Oacoma. Round trip approximately 219 miles. Cost $80 prepaid. EC Dave Voelt
Aug 3 - 5 - IN
US Rail - Kokomo Division & Kokomo Grain Co.
Kokomo. 133 approximate round trip miles, Friday evening run, lunch provided on Sunday. OVR rules as well as additional railroad rules. No pets, Fee - $175. Ohio Valley Railcars, Affiliate, Contact Jaime Samuel.
Aug 11 - CA
Niles Canyon Railway
PRO is sponsoring a ride for the public. EC Steve Paluso.
Aug 11 - CA
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS
Rides for the Public.
Aug 11 - 12 - WV FULL – Waiting List Started
South Branch Valley Railroad
102 RT miles .Romney to Petersburg and Romney to Greenspring. Longest continuous running trip in Narcoa history. Beautifull scenery, Bald Eagles,Potomac Eagle scenic train. Registration now open. Appalachian Rail Excursions. Contact : John Gonder
Aug 18 - IN/OH FULL – Waiting List Started
Indiana Eastern Railroad
Richmond, IN to Fernald, OH, about 80 round trip miles, lunch included. Ohio Valley Railcars, Affiliate, OVR Rules, RR requires safety vests. 25 car limit. Fee $125. Contact Brian Davis
Aug 18 - IA
Iowa Northern Railroad
First Iowa Division excursion at Clarksville. Ride the line from Clarksville to Manly and return. If time permits, we may also run south of Clarksville to near Cedar Falls. Round trip mileage is approximately 100 miles. Cost is $60. EC is Carl Schneider.
Aug 25 - OR
City of Prineville RR
PRO is sponsoring rides for the public to celebrate the RR's centennial. EC Guy Howard
Aug 25 - 26 - IN/MI FULL – Waiting List Started
Indiana Northeastern Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars, Inc. is hosting a 150 mile round-trip between Ashley, IN and Coldwater, MI. Trip fee is $280 and includes Saturday night lodging and more. 35-car Limit. EC Michael P. Ford
Sep 1 - 2 - PA
Steamtown National Historic Site
New Jersey Trackcar Excursions (NJTE) will be guests of Steamtown National Historic site in Scranton with up to a dozen of our cars representing NARCOA and you, and operating on their yard tracks at their Railfest 2018. EC David Sigafoose, Ken Ciparis, 732-618-4286.
Sep 3 - WV
West Virginia Central RR
Elkins Fundraiser.. Charity rides for the public. Need hard commitment from from at least six cars and operators . No fee. Chance to get some time here. No trains running that day. John Gonder Appalachian Rail excursions/WVC RR/ sponsors
Sep 4 – Sep 10 – CO/NM
D&SNGRR C&TSRR – Late Summer Rocky Mountain Narrow Gauge Tour
The Rocky Mountain Division is hosting a 359 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 $735 per car. ECs Philip Walters & Alan Borchardt.
Sep 6 - 10 - WA ID
Great Northwest Railroad
PRO Excursion. Leave Walla Walla for the Blue Mts and Port of Wallula; travel the Snake River Canyon from Lewiston, ID to Riparia. 246 Miles RT. $275 per car. EC Bill Andrews. Mentoring with prior approval.
Sep 7 - 8 - NH
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 17th. EC for this NEREX excursion is Dan Peck.
Sep 7 - 9 - 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. EC Ken Ciparis, Cost is $75.
Sep 8 - OH
Willard Trainfest - Ashland Railway
Willard, Ohio Display motorcars with 10 mile round trip. NARCOA insurance required, OVR Affiliate excursion, OVR Rules. Contact Ted Poesse
Sep 8 - CA
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS
Rides for the Public. Contact Tom Correa if you would like to participate.
Sep 15 - MN
Minnesota Prairie Lines
First Iowa Division excursion at Redwood Falls, MN. Complete details are pending and will be updated on the FID website. EC Dave Voeltz.
Sep 16 - MN
Twin Cities & Western Railroad
First Iowa Division excursion on the Twin Cities & Western Railroad at Olivia. Ride the line from Olivia to Montevideo and return. Round trip approximately 80 miles. Cost $60. EC Dave Voeltz.
Sep 8- 24 - AK
Alaska Railroad
Motorcar Operators West presents the premium run of the year, 950 miles on the Alaska railroad. This a 16 day trip with all lodging and railroad fees included in the run fee of $7,500. EC Dave Balestreri.
Sep 20 - 23 - OR
City of Prinville RR, Idaho Northern and Wallowa Union RR
PRO is sponsoring this 3 Railroad event in the "Wilds of Oregon". The run fee is $310 with a 20 car minimum. EC Guy Howard.
Sep 21 - 23 - CO
Leadville, Colorado & Southern RR
Rocky Mountain Division. 85 miles ( appox.) Leadville, Colorado. $100/three days, $55/one day EC Jerry Geiger.
Sep 22 - CA
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS
End of Summer Run. Two runs to from Ione to Martel. This is a NARCOA sanctioned run for motor car operators and their friends and family, not a ride for the public run. Run Fee is $45.00. Contact Tom Correa
Sep 22 - GA
Ogeechee RR (ex-S&A Rwy)
Ride between Ardmore and Sylvania. 40 miles RT. Afternoon 2nd run 28 miles RT. 30 Car Maximum. No passenger trailers. SERO affiliate. Cost $80. Bill Delmar EC
September 23 - GA
St. Marys Railroad
St. Marys, GA, SERO affiliate, Approx. 30 mi. Cost $40. EC Jay Boggs
Sep 28 - 30 - CO
Denver & Rio Grande Railway
Rocky Mountain Division Fall Color Excursion . South Fork to Wagon Wheel Gap & return. 26 miles R.T.. Friday evening run. Sweeps & Spark Arrestors required. Fee $ 85. E.C. Jon Keeling, E.C. in training Brian Delaplane,.
Sep 28 - 29 - IL
2018 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.
Oct 5 - 6 - OH
Ohio South Central Railroad
Jackson. 90 round trip miles, Friday evening run, lunch included. No pets, OVR rules. Fee $100. Ohio Valley Railcars, Affiliate, Contact Jaime Samuel.
Oct 5 - 7 - SD
Black Hills Central Railroad
First Iowa Division excursion at Hill City, SD. We will ride the line several times several times between Hill City and Keystone. Round trip mileage is 18. Cost $80. EC Dave Voel.
Oct 6 - 7 - GA
Hartwell RR
Ride tbetween 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 6 - 7 - TX
Blacklands Railroad
Railroad Partners, Inc. Up to 120 RT miles. Seton in Greenville. Mentoring by permission only. Hyrails welcome. Trip fee $80 for one or both days. EC Myron Malone or EC Don Stamper.
Oct 7 - OR
Albany & Eastern Railroad
Lebanon to Sweet Home, total distance approx. 30 miles, mentoring allowed with reservation $70 fee. Bill Bain EC.
Oct 7 - OH
Hocking Valley Scenic RY
Nelsonville. 23 mile round trip, steam powered train ride, lunch included. No pets, OVR rules. Fee $90. Ohio Valley Railcars, Affiliate, Contact Jaime Samuel.
Oct 8 - OR
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
Set on at Tillamook Blimp Hangar, run through to Batterson, lunch at Wheeler, back through Garibaldi to visit the four active steamers there. Make checks payable to PRO, run fee $85. Bill Bain EC.
Oct 10 - OR
Mount Hood Railroad
Hood River to Parkdale. Stop in Odell. Lunch in Parkdale. This is a Mountain railroad with over 3% grades. $100 check to PRO. Total round trip miles is 42. EC Rich Wilkins.
Oct. 13 - MO
Ft. Leonard Wood Army Base
First Iowa Division is hosting an excursion on the Ft. Leonard Wood Army Base at St. Robert. We will ride the line from Ft. Leonard Wood to Bundy Jct. two times during the day. Round trip mileage is approximately 40 miles. Cost is $50. EC is Stuart Remmers.
Oct 13 - CA
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS
Rides for the Public Contact Tom Correa if you would like to participate.
Oct 13 - 14 - WV FULL – Waiting List Started
West Virginia Central RR
Fall foliage trip up over Cheat Mountain to Spruce and along the Tygart River to Tygart Junction. Two day trip Aprox 170 RT miles. 30 car limit. $180. Fee. Registration now open. For info and form Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC John Gonder, EC.
Oct. 14 - MO
Columbia Terminal (COLT) Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting an excursion on the COLT Railroad at Columbia. Ride the line from Columbia to Centralia two times in the morning and again once in the afternoon. Round trip mileage approximately 44 miles. Cost is $50. EC is Stuart Remmers.
Oct 14 - 17 - AZ FULL – Waiting List Started
Grand Canyon Railway
Motorcar Operators West, Starting at Williams and going 126 total miles includes a 3 day 2 night stay at the south rim. Cost is $869 dollars double occupancy in room EC Joe Schnyder.
Oct 19 - AZ
Copper Basin Railway Excursion
Hayden to Florence Jct, AZ. 100 miles RT. Cost $80. EC Doug Stivers. Make checks payable to PRO.
Oct 19 - 21 - AL/MS FULL – Waiting List Started
Alabama Southern Railroad.
Set on Friday, Saturday, run from Tuscaloosa, AL to Columbus, MS, 100 (RTM). Sunday, Tuscaloosa, AL to Brookwood, AL 34 (RTM). Fee $150 per car, 25 car limit. Mentoring by permission. EC's Chris Thompson & Jonathan Blair. SERO Affiliate.
Oct 20 - 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. Operations on former Rock Island line. EC Drake Rice, co EC Jay Hastings.
Oct 27 - CA
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS
History Run. Two runs from Ione to Martel. This is for motor car operators and Rides for the Public. If you can provide seats for the Public then there is no run fee. Please let me know in advance. Otherwise $45.00 Run Fee. Contact Tom Correa
Nov 2 - CA
Big Trees and Pacific Railroad
PRO run in Santa Cruz. $75 per car. EC Steve Paluso.
Nov 3 - IA
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
First Iowa Division excursion at Boone, IA. We will ride the line several times between Boone and Wolf. Round trip mileage is 20. Cost $30 plus membership in the IRHS ($25). EC Carl Schneider.
Nov 3 - 4 - NH FULL – Waiting List Started
New England Southern/Hobo Railroads
Former B&M White Mountain Branch, overnight excursion, Concord to Lincoln, Saturday, return Sunday. Approx 140 mile RT. Includes overnight accommodation and catered dinner. 35 car limit. Fee for this weekend package is $365. NEREX EC Gordan Wallick.
Nov 3 - 4 - CA
Western Railway Museum
Motorcar Operators West annual fall excursion in Rio Vista beginning with an evening run. We will also run to Dozier on the east track. On Sunday we run to Molina and return to ride a vintage trolley. After lunch we run a 24 mile RT to Canon. EC Dave Balestreri. Fee $65.
Nov 10 - CA
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS
Rides for the Public, weather permitting. Contact Tom Correa if you would like to participate.
Nov 10 - 11 - AL FULL – Waiting List Started
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.
Nov 17 - PA
Southwest Pennsylvania RR
Toys for Tots Run. Aprox. 52 miles from Mt Pleasant to Greensburg and return collecting toys for USMC Toys for Tots. Decorate your cars. Bring a new unwrapped toy as part of registration. $60. Per/ca. John Gonder EC. Appalachian Rail Excursions
Nov 17 - 18 - OK
Farmrail Railroad
The Oklahoma Railway Museum event on Farmrail out of Clinton. Two days total mileage approx. 240. $70 per unit. Former Frisco and Rock Island lines EC Drake Rice, co EC Jay Hastings.
Dec 1 - CA posted 01/01
Amador Central Railroad, RRCHS
Christmas Toy Run. Two runs from Ione to Martel. Run fee $25 if you bring a new, unqrapped toy/toys for our Kids in Amador County. Run fee is $45 without toys. Prize for the best decorated motorcar. Contact Tom Correa
Dec 8 - PA
North Shore Railroad
Central PA Excursions 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 9 - PA
Union County Industrial Railroad
Central PA Excursions 30 mile ride . Fee is $35. EC Larry Maynard.
Dec 29 - 30 - TX
Blacklands Railroad
Railroad Partners, Inc. 120 RT miles between Greenville and Winfield, each day. Mentoring with permission. Hyrails welcome. Trip fee $80 for one or both days. EC Myron Malone, EC Don Stamper. |
