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North American Railcar Operators Association
NARCOA Excursion Calendar

2023 Chronological Listing of Excursions
2023
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dec 30 - Jan 1 - GA
St. Marys Railroad
St. Marys, GA, Southeastern Railcar Operators, Inc. Affiliate. Cost $40 per car. Checks to EC Jay Boggs.

Jan 1 - CA
Napa Valley Wine Train
PRO run, Napa CA. set on/off at Wine Train Yard, one run for a total of 32 miles, $160 per car. Contact ECIT Glenn Boatman

Jan 14 - 15 - GA
Cater Parrott Railnet (Valdosta Division)
Willacoochee to Valdosta ~70 miles RT both days. 25 Car Limit. No trailers. Mentoring with permission. Cost $110. Proceeds go to Tifton Terminal Museum. SERO affiliate. EC: Frank Ahouse. Asst EC: Bill Delmar.  

Feb 25 - CA
Amador Central Railroad
PRO run, Ione, CA, set on/off at Rich Bryant Station, two runs for a total of 40 miles, $35 per car. Contact ECIT Glenn Boatman

Mar 4 - 5 - TX
Border Pacific Railroad
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. Trip fee - $50. EC, Leland Stewart 

Mar 18 - PA
West Chester Railroad
Test & Tune your car between West Chester and Glen Mills (approx. 16 miles per R/T). Multiple trips will be made.  Northern Central Rail Car Assn (NCRA); $35 per car, EC Jamie Haislip. 

Mar 19 - PA
Colebrookdale RR (former Eastern Berks)
We have permission to do a test & tune excursion on this scenic railroad.  We will travel from Boyertown to Pottstown, RT of about 17 miles. Several trips will be made. This is a very scenic country railroad. $35 per car. EC Gary Shrey.

Mar 19 - OR
Oregon Pacific RR
PRO offers an all day test and tune run to help get your car ready for the year. Send $50 cheque (payable to PRO) to Guy Howard, 94991 Toftdahl Lane, Junction, Oregon 9748. The run is limited to 15 cars.

Mar 24 - 26 - MS
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad (former Mississippi Delta Railroad)
Evening run Friday, Hopson to Sumner & back (RTM 40) Sat. Hopson to Swan Lake & Clover Hill. (RTM 70) Sun. Hopson to Tutwiler & Clover Hill. (RTM 43) 25 car limit. Fee $125 mentoring by permission, EC Jesse Spruill asst’s EC’s Jon Blair & Andy Harper SERO affiliate.

Mar 25 - 26 - PA8 FULL - Waiting list started
Reading and Northern RR
We have permission to hold a 2-day excursion. Set on will be in North Reading. We will travel to Jim Thorpe Saturday and return, Good Spring and return on Sunday. To be placed on the notification list, contact EC Gary Shrey

Apr 2 - 3 - TN FULL - Waiting list started
Hiwassee River RR (Hiwassee Loop) and TVRM
Sunday- Ride through the Gorge and the Hiwassee Loop. Etowah to Copperhill. 86 miles RT. Cost $95. Monday- Optional AM ride on TVRM’s Chattanooga line, 6 miles RT. Cost $35. No passenger trailers. No mentoring. SERO affiliate.  EC: Bill Delmar 

Apr 14 - 15 - MD
Western Maryland Scenic RR
14th Night run from the Ridgeley Engine house to Frostburg and return 15th run the line once or twice. EC Jamie Haislip..

Apr 14 - 16 - AL FULL - Waiting list started        
Alabama Southern Railroad
Set on Friday, Saturday, run from Tuscaloosa to Ethelsville, 88 (RTM). Sunday, Tuscaloosa to Brookwood 34 (RTM).  Fee $165 per car, 20 car limit. No mentoring. EC's Andy Harper & Jonathan Blair. Assistant EC Jesse Spruill.  SERO Affiliate.

Apr 15 - IN
Whitewater Valley Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars, Connersville to Metamora along the historic Whitewater canal.  Appx 40 RT miles.  Trip fee $55. For details contact EC Andy Sargent.  Registration material must be completed and returned to EC by April 8th, no exceptions.

Apr 15 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Bluebonnet Run. Llano to Scobee Spur - Approx. 54 miles RT.  Additional 20 mile RT evening run planned.  Contact EC prior to run. Fee: $40.  EC Leland Stewart 

Apr 15 - 16 - GA
Southeastern Railway Museum 
Speeder Days, SERO and the Southeastern Railway Museum to host rides for the public. Five car limit. EC, Ben Harrell

Apr 16 - PA posted 12/18
Everett Railroad
Set-on will be in Hollidaysburg 55-60 total miles. Roaring Spring station lunch stop. EC Gary Shrey.

Apr 16 - NC
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Set-on at Andrews Depot, run to Bryson City where we will eat lunch and return. All two cycle cars will be towed westbound over the mountain.  $95. EC: Tom Falicon

Apr 21 - CA
Napa Valley Wine Train
"Tune and Train" Excursions through July 19 by Pacific Railcar Operators for troubleshooting and mentoring on the south track from Napa Yard for 5 miles round trip. Fee $25. To schedule a date contact EC Carl Shellhorn or EC Glenn Boatman.

Apr 21 - 23 WA
Columbia Basin RR & Royal Slope RR     
Seton will be at Warden, Friday & Saturday morning, RT to Royal Slope and Connell on Saturday, RT to Othello, Schrage, Wheeler and Sieler on Sunday. Approximately 205 Miles. PRO excursion. Min 16 cars, No car limit. Fee $269. EC Mike Phelps, mentoring E.C. approval.

Apr 22 - NY
Ithaca Central RR
Eastern Railcar Association, approx. 80 mile round trip from Ithaca to East Waverly, 25-car limit, $155, Rob Piligian, EC. Email  for further information.

Apr 22 - IA
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
First Iowa Division - Boone.  We will ride the line out of Boone several times during the day and also have a night run. RT mileage is approx 20 miles. Cost $30 for pre-registration and $40 the day of the excursion. Membership in the IRHS ($25) irequired. EC Carl Schneider 

Apr 22 - 23 - OK
Farmrail System
Oklahoma Railway Museum will host run out of Clinton.  Approximately 120 miles per day.  Set on Fee $130.00.   Details will be posted on the Oklahoma Railway Museum website.

Apr 23 - NY
Finger Lakes RR
Penn Yan to Watkins Glen and return. 62 +/- RT miles. EC for this NEREX excursion is Gordy Wallick. Excursion fee is $130.

Apr 29 - CA
Niles Canyon Railway
Motorcar Operators West rides for the public, followed by an excursion. Lunch is provided and no charge for excursion for operators giving rides. Excursion fee without rides is $50 per car and lunch is $10. Approx. 73 RT miles. No mentoring. EC Rick Smith.

Apr 29 - 30 - CA
Western Railway Museum
Motorcar Operators West annual night run, wildflower excursion, and barbeque at the Western Railway Museum in Suisun City, CA. $80 per car. Total 52 RT miles for both days. EC is Rick Smith.

Apr 30  - 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 Glatzi.

May 5 - 7 - NY
Adirondack Weekend
Utica to Tupper Lake and return. Early seton at Remson Thursday evening available. ECs for this NEREX excursion are Keith Knowlton & Gordy Wallick. Total mileage for the weekend will be 300 +/- miles. Excursion fee is $420. Two meals included.

May 6 - 7 - ID
Idaho Northern & Pacific Railroad
Emmett, ID. Classroom instructional mentoring and practical operator training Saturday.  PRO excursion ~70 miles for all operators on Sunday to Fruitland and Montour.  Run fee $75 per motorcar.  ECs Robin Douglas and Roger Farrell.

May 7 - NC
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Set-on at Andrews Depot, run to Bryson City where we will eat lunch and return. All two cycle cars will be towed westbound over the mountain.  $95, EC: Tom Falicon

May 9 - PA
East Broad Top Narrow Gauge Railroad
Northern Central Railcar Association will host a 9 mile RT weekday ride on the Narrow Gauge EBT, with multiple trips during the day. EC Jamie Haislip.

May 15 - OH FULL - Waiting list started    
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
For the first time in over a decade Ohio Valley Railcars will return to the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.  This Monday trip will set-on in Akron, travel to Peninsula, and return for a total of 26 miles\. 20 car limit.  Fee $10 per car. EC Brian Davis.

May 20 - NH
NEREX Mentoring Excursion
Wolfeboro, Cotton Valley Rail Trail, mentoring class. 6 mile RT excursion following the class. For those members requiring mentoring. This is a no charge class. Maximum of 10 motorcars. Pre-registration is required. EC Gordy Wallick. Contact Kathleen Fuller

May 20 - PA
Lycoming Valley Railroad
Northern Central Railcar Association will host a 50 mile RT ride from Williamsport to Jersey Shore and back and from Williamsport to Muncy and back.  EC Jamie Haislip.

May 21 - PA
Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad 
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.  EC Jamie Haislip.

May 23 - 24 - NV
Great Basin Tour - Nevada Northern RR
Ely, Nevada. $100.00 approx 74 miles. Motorcar Operators West EC Joe Schnyder and John Martin.

May 25 - 26 - CO
Colorado Pacific Railroad
Rocky Mountain Division will host an excursion starting each day at Ead. Early set on Wednesday afternoon May 24. Thursday round trip Eads to NA Jct, Friday round trip Eads to Towner.  Total 246 miles.  Fee $100. EC Richard Reiff

May 27 - 28 - CO
Colorado Pacific Rio Grande Railroad  aka LaVeta Pass Route
Rocky Mountain Division excursion  out of Alamosa. Saturday,: mandatory round trip test run to Antonito; Sunday, May 28: round trip over LaVeta Pass. Total mileage for both days 182.  Cost $150. EC Richard Reiff

May 26 - 27 - ND
Red River Valley & Western Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 1 1/2 day ride at Lamoure. Ride the line from Lamoure to Edgeley and back on Friday evening and then east to Ransom Jct. on Saturday.  Mileage is approx 210 miles. Cost $70 for pre-registration and $80 day of the excursion. EC Dave Voeltz.  

May 26 - 29 - ID
Great Basin Tour - Eastern Idaho RR
Idaho Falls, Idaho. $320.00 dollars approx 225 miles
Motorcar Operators West EC Joe Schnyder and John Martin D

May 28 - 29 - SD posted 02/22
Dakota Missouri Valley & Western Railroad
First Iowa Division ride at Britton.   We will ride the line from Britton to Aberdeen on Sunday and from Britton to Geneseo Jct on Monday.  Total mileage is approximately 227 miles. Cost is $70 for pre-registration and $80 the day of the excursion.  EC Dave Voeltz.

Jun 2 - 11 - CO/NM
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR
The Rocky Mountain Division estimated 396 mile Narrow Gauge tour. No mentoring. 20 car limit. Price $750/car for both railroads. ECs Philip Walters & Alan Borchardt

Jun 3 - CA
Amador Central Railroad
Pacific Railcar Operators 20 mile round trip Excursion in Ione, with a limit of 20 cars, 10 of which will provide seats for the public. Cost for non-seat providers is $50.00. Additional details and contact information for EC Glenn Boatman is available on the PRO website.

Jun 6 - 9 - MT
Central Montana RR
Come ride with PRO on the CMR at Denton & the MMR at Eureka for approximately 180 run miles.  Run Fee is $300. USD.  Contact Peter Wolfgram . 

Jun 10 - 11 - PA
North Shore RR/ Shamokin Valley RR
Central PA Weekend
 - Ride over the 86 mile North Shore Railroad on Saturday. 50 mile Shamokin Valley Railroad on Sunday.   EC  Al Tyson.

Jun 10 - 11 - MI FULL - Waiting list started
Great Lakes Central Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars is hosting a 196 mile excursion in Michigan’s lower peninsula between Cadillac & Petoskey, MI, with a short side-trip up the Traverse City sub. Excursion fee is $550. EC is Michael P. Ford.

Jun 10 - 11 - MN
Ellis & Eastern Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a ride at Luverne.   We will ride the line from Luverne east to Agate Jct and west to Manly on Saturday and east to Agate Jct. on Sunday.  Total mileage is approx 210 miles. Cost $50 for pre-registration and $60 day of the excursion. EC Dave Voeltz.  

Jun 15 - 18 - OR
Coos Bay Rail Line
Pacific Railcar Operators. 240 RT miles from Eugene to Coquille. 3 Rail days, 2 nights in Coos Bay (not included in fee).  Banquet and 2 breakfasts included for operator and 1 passenger.  $600 per car.  Mentoring available.  EC Bill Andrews,  No Hy-rails.

Jun 22 - 25 - WA
Palouse River and Coulee City Railroad
Pacific Railcar Operators run across the Palouse country from Colfax to Hooper and Thornton, 210 miles total. Run fee is $170. 14 cars minimum. EC is Roger Farrell.

Jun 24 - OK
Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad
The Oklahoma Railway Museum 92 miles round trip from McAlester to Red Oak and return.Cost $50.00. Excursion Coordinators are Drake Rice and Tom Harrington, EC in training. 

Jun 25 - WA
Palouse River and Coulee City RR
PRO will host public rides in support of Lacrosse Community Pride Organization. Eight mile round trip tours on the hour. No charge to operators. EC Roger Farrell

Jul 6 - MN
North Shore Scenic Railroad
Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc., is hosting a run in northern Minnesota between Two Harbors and Duluth, MN and return. Approximately 52 rail miles. Excursion fee $165, includes lunch and dome car ride. EC Michael P. Ford.

Jul 8 - NH
Milford-Bennington Railroad
Join Cotton Valley Rail Trail Club on this 36 round-trip mile excursion on the historic Boston & Maine Hillsboro branch.   Due to the covered over condition of grade crossings absolutely no A-Cars or hy-rails permitted. 25 car limit. $75 excursion fee. To register contact  Jesse Mazzie

Jul 8 - 9 - SD
Ringneck & Western Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 2-day ride at Oacoma, SD.   We will ride the line from Oacoma east on Saturday and west on Sunday.  Total mileage is approximately 210 miles. Cost is $80 for pre-registration and $90 the day of the excursion. EC Dave Voeltz.

Jul 10 - SK
Long Creek RR
Great Lakes Railcars, Inc., excursion between Estevan and Tribune. 80 miles roundtrip.  Excursion fee is $60 (USD) or $75 (CDN). 25-car limit.   EC Michael P. Ford. 

Jul 11 - 14 - SK
Great Western Railway, Red Coat Road and Rail
Great Lakes Railcars, Inc. 440 mile, excursion in the rolling hills of southwest Saskatchewan. Excursion fee $200 (USD) or $250 (CDN).  25-car limit. EC Michael P. Ford. 

Jul 14 - 15 - OH
Age Of Steam Roundhouse
Ohio Valley Railcars Rides for the Public at the roundhouse in Sugarcreek. We will be offering rides Friday from 10 AM till 4 PM and again on Saturday from 10 AM till 5 PM. No Hyrails. No Mentoring. $10 fee. EC Brian Davis].

Jul 14 - 16 - CO
Leadville, Colorado & Southern RR
Rocky Mountain Division, Leadville, CO, Limit 10 cars, 85 miles (approx.), $100/three days, $55/one day. EC Jerry Geiger, 

Jul 16 - OR
Albany and Eastern RR
This 35 mile RT Scenic Contrast run will travel from Labanon to Sweethome and return. The run fee is $65, EC Guy Howard.

Jul - CA
Napa Valley Wine Train
"Tune and Train" Excursions through July 19 by Pacific Railcar Operators for troubleshooting and mentoring on the south track from Napa Yard for 5 miles round trip. Fee $25. To schedule a date contact EC Carl Shellhorn or EC Glenn Boatman.

Jul 24 - PA
East Broad Top Narrow Gauge Railroad
Northern Central Railcar Association will host a 9 mile RT weekday ride on the Narrow Gauge EBT, with multiple trips during the day. EC Jamie Haislip.

Jul 29 - MN
Minnesota Prairie Lines
First Iowa Division is hosting a 1 day ride at North Redwood. Ride the line from North Redwood to Norwood on Saturday.  Mileage approx 132 miles. Cost is $80 for pre-registration and $90 day of the ride. EC Dave Voeltz.

Jul 30 - MN
Twin Cities & Western Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 1-day ride at Sacred Heart, MN.   We will ride the line from Sacred Heart to Appleton, MN and return.  Total mileage is approx 94 miles. Cost is $80 for pre-registration and $90 the day of the excursion.  EC Dave Voeltz.  

Aug 5 - 6 - IA
Iowa Southern Railway
First Iowa Division - Centerville, IA.  We will be giving rides to the public on Saturday and have a members only excursion on Sunday. Saturday round trip mileage is approximately 18 miles. Sunday ride will be around 60 miles round trip. Cost is $45.  EC Carl Schneider

Aug 12 - 13 - VT
Vermont Rail Systems
White River Junction to Newport and return, approx 200 RT miles. Non-mentoring excursion limited to 40 motorcars. The $570 fee includes, accommodations in Newport, meals. Children, Hyrail/ gang car approval by NEREX EC Jesse Mazzie

Aug 12 - 13 - WV
South Branch Valley Railroad
Romney to Petersburg and return then Romney to Greenspring and return. Cars remain on on the track overnight. Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC.  We will pass the Potomac Eagle Scenic train. Views of Bald Eagles in the famous Trough. $165 per/car.

Aug 14 – 19 - AK
White Pass & Yukon Railroad
Motorcar Operators West.  Estimated 406 miles of narrow-gauge rail over four days of operation.  $760.  15 car limit.  Excursion Coordinators Glen Ford and Wayne Parsons..

Aug - 19 - OH
Youngstown Southeastern Railway
Ohio Valley Railcars excursion starting in North Lima. This trip will be the first excursion on these rails in over a decade. We will run from North Lima to Negley and return, totaling about 40 miles. Registration fee $75. Brian Davis.

Aug 19 - 20 - PA
Delaware Lackawana RR
Price Reduction - New Jersey Trackcar Excursions (NJTE)  2-day, excursion over the Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad. Pocono Main line from Scranton, PA to Cresco on Saturday and Carbondale line on Sunday.  About 160 miles. $200.  EC David Sigafoose,  Ken Ciparis.

Aug 26 - 27 - IN/MI FULL - Waiting list started
Indiana Northeastern Railroad
Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc., is hosting a moiorcar run in northeast Indiana and southeast Michigan. Ashley, IN, to Coldwater, MI and return. Approximately 150 rail miles. Excursion fee $350. EC Michael P. Ford.

Aug 28 - Sep 1 - CO/NM
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR
Rocky Mountain Division estimated 396 mile tour. 1 set on day then 3 operating days on the D&SNG, followed by 1 set on day then 3 operating days on the C&TS. No mentoring. 20 car limit. Price $750/car if running both railroads. ECs Philip Walters & Alan Borchardt.

Sep 10 - 14 - ON Contact Mike for availibility
Ontario Northland Railway
Great Lakes Railcars, Inc.  5-day, 624-mile, motor car excursion between North Bay and Cochrane, including side trip to Rouyn-Noranda.  Excursion fee is $2,200 (USD) or $2,600 (CDN).  EC Michael P. Ford.

Sep 13 - 14 - WA
"Wine to Rivers tour" - Columbia-Walla Walla Railroad
Pacific Railcar Operators excursion from Dayton to Walla Walla and return. 70 RT miles. Excursion fee is $135.00. Minimum 14 motorcars. EC is Rich Wilkins.

Sep 15 & 16  - SD
Black Hills Central Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a ride at Hill City. We will ride the line six times between Hill City and Keystone over the two days  Total mileage is approximately 18 miles for each trip. Cost is $80 for pre-registration and $90 the day of the excursion.  EC is Dave Voeltz.

Sep 15 - 17- OR
"Wine to Rivers tour" - Idaho Northern and Pacific/ Wallowa Union Railroad
Pacific Railcar Operators 2-day tour from Island City to Joseph and return, 166 RT miles Cost: $299.00. Minimum 14 cars. EC Roger Farrell.

Sep 15 - 17 - CO
Leadville, Colorado & Southern RR
Rocky Mountain Division, Leadville, CO, Limit 10 cars, 85 miles (approx.), $100/three days, $55/one day. EC Jerry Geiger.

Sep 16 - AR & LA
North Louisiana & Arkansas Railroad 
Saturday run from McGehee AR to Gassoway LA and back (about 90 RTM ) Fee is $75 proceeds will benefit the WW2 Japanese Internment Museum. Mentoring by permission. EC Jesse Spruill SERO affiliate

Sep 16 - VA
Fort Eustis Army/Air Force Joint base
A.R.E. excursion. One day excursion at the Fort Eustis Joint Army/Airforce base. We will travel about 50 miles around the base, tour the Port and James River branches. Tour the museum. Lunch at the museum. Win Goodier EC. Appalachian Excursions.

Sep 16 - ON
Ottawa Valley Railway
Save the Dates - Great Lakes Railcars, Inc. 1-day, 90 mile excursion between North Bay and Mattawa, ON. EC Michael P. Ford  Details soon. 

Sep16 - OH
Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Ry. 
Not a narcoa event. Motorcar Rally. Trip: 5 miles three round trips. Cost: $20. Location: Bailey, Ohio. Vollmer & Hertzfeld Rd. Trip Starts: 10 am. I would like to see this event every year. For further details: Text/call: 419-438-7533 Victor Geckle

Sep 23 - 24 - NY/PA  FULL - Waiting list started
Lehigh Railway / Owego & Harford Railway
Eastern Railcar Association, 100 mile round trip on the Lehigh Railway on Saturday, 50 mile round trip on the Owego & Harford on Sunday, on Sunday, lunch included, non-mentoring excursion, 25-car limit, large cars/hyrails with prior permission only due to seton restrictions, $215, email EC Rob Piligian for registration form.Eastern Railcar Association

Sep 23 - 24 - KS

Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad 
First Iowa Division is hosting a 2-day excursion on the K&O Railroad between McCracken, KS and Geneseo, KS  Total mileage is approximately 180 miles for the weekend.  Pre-registration cost is $80.  EC is Stuart Remmers.

Sep 22 - 23 - IL
2023 NARCOA Annual Member Meeting
The annual Member Meeting at the Sheraton Suites - Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel, The meeting is open to all NARCOA members. Members wishing to participate in the meeting, add items to the agenda, or secure a room at the NARCOA rate should contact secretary Bob Hastings  

Sep 23 - 24 - IN/MI FULL - Waiting list started
Indiana Northeastern Railroad  (Additional Trip)
Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc., is hosting a motorcar run in northeast Indiana and southeast Michigan. Ashley, IN, to Coldwater, MI and return. Approximately 150 rail miles. Excursion fee $350. EC Michael P. Ford.

Sep 29 - 30 - GA
St. Marys RR
St. Marys to Kingsland and return with a side trip to Kingsbay. Approximately 25 – 40 miles Southeastern Railcar Operators, Inc. Friday night, run to Kingsland, supper stop. Saturday set on and run the railroad and set of in time to ride the train. Cost $40 EC Jay Boggs.

Sep 30 - NH
NEREX Mentoring Excursion
Wolfeboro, Cotton Valley Rail Trail, mentoring class. 16 mile RT excursion following the class. This NEREX event intended ONLY for members requiring mentoring. This is a no charge class. Max 10 motorcars.. Pre-registration required. EC’s Jesse Mazzie & Gordy Wallick.

Oct 1 – NH
Milford & Bennington Railroad
Wilton to Bennington and return, 36 Mile RT, $75 fee. EC’s Jesse Mazzie & Gordy Wallick

Oct 6 - 8 - MS
Meridian Southern Railway
Friday seton Quitman, Saturday run from Quitman to Meridian then to Waynesboro and back to Quitman (RTM 108) Sunday run from Quitman to Meridian and Back to Quitman (RTM 54) Fee $185 Mentoring by permission. EC’s Jesse Spruill and Andy Harper. SERO affiliate.

Oct 7 - 8 OK
Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad
The Oklahoma Railway Museum 64-mile RT from Harrah to Midwest City, back through Shawnee on Saturday and 92-mile RT from McAlester to Red Oak and return on Sunday.  $70.  Tom Harrington, EC in training.  Drake Rice, EC.

Oct 9 - OR
Oregon Coast Scenic RR
Round trip Tillamook Bay to Wheeler. Run fee $150. Contact Guy Howard.

Oct 11 - OR
Mount Hood Railroad
MHRR yard in Hood River to Parkdale for lunch and back. 42 miles RT. Fee is $125 made out to PRO. Send check to EC Richard Wilkins. 

Oct 14 - OR
Goose Lake Railroad
PRO 110 mile RT run Lakeview. Set on Friday afternoon. Boots and long pants are required. Run fee is $160. Send check made out to PRO to EC Richard Wilkins

Oct 14 - TN  FULL - Waiting list started
Nashville and Eastern Railroad
Saturday run from Lebanon to Silver Poin, 86 miles RT.  20 Car limit, fee $125.  Mentoring by permission only.  SERO Affiliate, EC's Jonathan Blair, Dan Willey.

Oct  14 - KS

Ottawa Northern Railroad 
First Iowa Division is hosting an excursion at Baldwin City, KS on the Ottawa Northern Railroad.   Round trip mileage is between 88 and 110 for the day. Cost is $50  EC is Stuart Remmers.

Oct  15 - MO
Columbia Terminal  (COLT) Railroad 
First Iowa Division is hosting an excursion at Columbia, MO on the COLT Railroad.   Round trip mileage is approximately 128 miles for the day. Cost is $50.  EC is Stuart Remmers.

Oct 19 - 22 - MA
Mass Coastal/Cape Cod Central/MBTA
Seton Thursday evening, Total mileage around 250 +/- miles. One seton and setoff for the weekend at two different locations, bus transportation provided Friday evening. Fee for this excursion is $410. No meals and lodging are part of this excursion.  EC for this NEREX excursion is Gordy Wallick.

Oct 20 - 23 - MS
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad (former Mississippi Delta Railroad)
Evening run Friday, Hopson to Sumner (RTM 40) Sat. Hopson to Swan Lake then to Coahoma . (RTM 84) Sun. Hopson to Swan Lake. (RTM 58) 25 car limit. Fee $125 mentoring by permission. SERO affiliate EC Jesse Spruill

Oct 28 - 29 - GA
Hartwell RR
Ride the Hartwell RR between Toccoa and Elberton, GA. Saturday ~95 miles RT, Sunday ~46 miles RT. 15 car Minimum, 30 Car Maximum. No passenger trailers. SERO affiliate. Cost $165.  : Bill Delmar EC

Nov 4 - IA
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
First Iowa Division - Boone. Ride the line out of Boone several times during the day and also have a night run. RT mileage is approx 20 miles. Cost is $30 for pre-registration and $40 the day of the excursion.  Membership in the IRHS ($25) is also required.  EC Carl Schneider  

Nov 4 - 5 - NH
The “Snowflake”
The "Snowflake", former B&M White Mountain Branch, Concord to Lincoln Saturday, return on Sunday. Approx 140 mile RT. Includes Harts Turkey Farm and one overnight accommodation at Lincoln per registration. 35 car limit. Fee is $480. EC is Gordy Wallick.

Nov 11 - PA
Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad
Toys for Tots run. Aprox. 50 rt miles. Mt Pleasant to Greensburg and return. Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC. Decorate your car. Please bring a new unwrapped toy. EC John Gonder/Eric Clark

Nov 11 - 12 - CA
Western Railway Museum
Motorcar Operators West Annual Meeting, Work Day, and Excursions at Western Railway Museum in Suisun City, CA. EC is Rick Smith   707-631-5778. Contact me with any questions. Approx. 59 RT miles for both days. $70 per car. For more info and to sign up.

Nov 11 - 12 - AL
Autauga Northern Railroad
Saturday run from Prattville to Maplesville (RTM 78) Sunday run from Prattville to Billingsley (50 RTM) 25 car Limit. Fee $155  Mentoring by Permission. SERO affiliate. EC Andy Harper, EC Jonathan Blair

Nov 12 - PA
The Stourbridge Line
From Honesdale, PA, 40+ mile round trip, 35 car limit, $75, EC Rob Piligian, Eastern Railcar Association.

Nov 18 - 19 - PA
North Shore Railroad
Toys for Tots excursion, hosted by Central PA Excursions, 86 miles RT from Northumberland to Berwick and return.  As part of the fee, bring a new unwrapped toy for a boy or girl, or bring several. The public will drop off toys. Fee $95. EC Larry Maynard.

Nov 18 - 19 - PA
Union County Industrial Railroad
Toys for Tots excursion, hosted by Central PA Excursions, will be 30 miles RT from New Columbia to Allenwood to Winfield and return. We will be stopping at an antique mall on way to Winfield.  Registration Fee - $45  EC Larry Maynard.

Dec 1 - 3 - FL
Florida Central and Florida Northern Railroads
Toys for Tots. Please bring an unwrapped toy. Friday from Eustis to Mt Dora - total about 15 miles. Saturday, Eustis to Winter Garden and return - about 65 miles. Sunday from Ocala to Candler and return - about 30 miles. South Eastern Railcar Operators, Inc.(SERO) Cost $175. EC Keith Mackey

Dec 29 - 30 - GA
St. Marys RR
St. Marys to Kingsland and return with a side trip to Kingsbay. Approximately 25 – 30 miles per day. Southeastern Railcar Operators, Inc. Friday afternoon, run to Kingsland. Saturday set on and run the railroad. Cost $30 EC Jay Boggs.