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North American Railcar Operators Association
NARCOA Excursion Calendar

2024 Chronological Listing of Excursions
2024
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Jan 20 - CA
Napa Valley Wine Train. 
Pacific Railcar Operators will host a "New Year's Run."  One round trip, Napa to St. Helena and return. Cost $75, EC Glenn Boatman

Mar 2 - 3 - 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. Trip fee - $50. EC, Leland Stewart  

Mar 9 - DE
Wilmington & Western RR 
Test & Tune your car on this scenic line. (approx. 10-mile R/T). Multiple trips will be made of various lengths between Hockessin and Marshalltown Yard. (NCRA) $35 per car. EC Jamie Haislip 

Mar 10 - PA
West Chester Railroad
Test & Tune your car between West Chester to Glen Mills (approx. 16 miles per R/T). Multiple trips will be made. (NCRA); $35 per car, EC Jamie Haislip 

Mar 16 - 17 - TX
North East Texas Connector Railroad 

Saturday, approx. 65 RT miles between Sulphur Springs and Mt. Vernon.  Sunday, approx. 65 RT miles between Sulphur Springs and Greenville.   Mentoring by permission. Trip fee $80. EC Myron Malone 

Mar 24 - OR
Oregon Pacific Railroad
Pacific Railcar Operators is hosting a beginning of the season wheel polisher on a short scenic run to allow for car assessment. Cost $60 per car. The EC’s for this excursion is Guy Howard and the ECIT is Dave Klein.  

Apr 6 - CA
Paciific Locomotive Association
PRO will be sponsoring a multi-trip Excursion through the beautiful Niles Canyon including rides for the public. Fee is $25.00 per car. Contact EC Glenn Boatman.

Apr 7- 8 - 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 13 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Due to hotel issues related to the solar eclipse, we are forced to move the April 6 excursion to the 13th of April, one week later. Bluebonnet Run. Llano to Scobee Spur - Approx. 54 miles RT. Contact EC prior to run. Fee: $40. EC, Leland Stewart  

Apr 12 -13 - MD
Western Maryland Scenic RR
12th Night run from the Ridgeley Engine house to Frostburg and return. 13th run the line again in the morning. 68 miles total $75 EC NCRA Jamie Haislip.

Apr 12 -14 - GA
Southeastern Railway Museum. 
Speeder Days - Limited to 5 cars. We will be giving rides to the public on the museum tracks. This will be our 4th year. There is no cost. Lunch will be provided. We will be on Fox 5 in Atlanta on Friday morning to promote the event. EC Ben Harrell  

Apr 13 - IN FULL - Waiting List Started
French Lick Scenic Railway
Great Lakes Railcars 50 mile round trip from French Lick to Jasper.  Fee $70.  For details contact EC Andy Sargent.  Registration info sent upon request which must be completed and returned to EC by April 6th, no exceptions.  Seat Belts are required!!

Apr 14 - IN
Whitewater Valley Railroad FULL - Waiting List Started
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 info sent upon request which must be completed and returned to EC by April 6th, no exceptions.

Apr 14 - PA 
Everett Railroad
Set-on will be in Hollidaysburg  55-60 total miles. Roaring Spring station lunch stop.$50, EC NCRA Gary Shrey.

April 19 - 20 - CA
Western Railway Museum
Motorcar Operators West annual Spring run and barbeque at the Western Railway Museum in Suisun City, CA. $80 per car includes lunch for 2. Approx. 50 total RT miles. EC’s are Rick Smith and Dave Balestreri.

Apr 27 - OH
Akron Barberton Cluster Railway - Mentoring Excursion
Ohio Valley Railcars Mentoring Event between Ravenna and Kent. This event is for paid members who have passed the Rulebook Test, have 2024 NARCOA Insurance and require mentoring. No Hy-rails. $40 fee. EC: Brian Davis.

Apr 26 - 27 - IA
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
First Iowa Division - Boone, IA.  We will be ride the line once on Friday evening and four times on Saturday plus a night run Saturday night. Mileage is about 18 miles round trip.  Cost is $30.  EC Carl Schneider.

Apr 26 - 28 - WA
Columbia Basin RR.
Set on at Warden Friday, RT to Schrage, Wheeler, Sieler and Othello on Saturday. RT to Bruce and Connell on Sunday, Approximately 185 miles. PRO excursion. MINIMUM 18 CARS, No car limit. Excursion fee $230. EC Mike Phelps  See the PRO website for details.     

Apr 26 - 28
Alabama Southern RR FULL - Waiting List Started
Friday, Set on. Saturday run from Tuscaloosa to Ethelsville 88 [RTM] Sunday, Tuscaloosa to Brookwood 34 [RTM] Fee $165 per car. 20 car limit. No mentoring. No passenger cars. EC’s Andy Harper & Jonathan Blair. SERO affiliate.

Apr 27 - 28 - OK
Farmrail Railroad
Oklahoma Railway Museum hosting a two-day run on Farmrail Railroad in Western Oklahoma.  Both days, runs leave from Clinton, OK and are approximately 120 miles round trip.  Set on cost is $150.00 per car, EC Drake Rice.

May 3 - 5 - NY
Adirondack Railroad, Mohawk, Adirondack, & Northern Railroad
Early seton Thursday evening, May 2nd. Total mileage will be around 358 +/- miles. One seton and setoff for the weekend at two different locations, bus transportation provided Friday evening. Fee $450. No lodging is part of this excursion.  NEREX EC Keith Knowlton

May 6 - 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 10 - 11 - OR/CA
Goose Lake Railway
Northwest Rail Tour 2024 begins with Motorcar Operators West in Lakeview, OR. We will run 110 RT miles from Lakeview to Alturas, CA. Cost i$150. ECs are Bill Schertle 714-743-0804, Rick Smith 707-631-5778, and ECIT Mike Mitchell 530-379-6651.

May 10 - 11 - GA
St. Marys Railroad
St Marys to Kingsland and return approximately 40 mi. Details to follow. Southeastern Railcar Operators, Inc. $30 per car. Jay Boggs, 3289 Country Oaks Lane, Orange Park, FL 32065. Telephone, 904 910-5648.

May 11 - 12 - CO FULL - Waiting List Started
Colorado Pacific Rio Grande Railroad  aka LaVeta Pass Route
Rocky Mountain Division excursion out of Alamosa. Saturday, May 11: mandatory round trip test run to Antonito; Sunday, May 12 round trip over LaVeta Pass. Total mileage for both days 182. Cost $150. EC Richard Reiff.  25 car limit.  

May 12 - 13 - OR
City of Prineville Railway
Pacific Railcar Operators trip from Prineville Freight Depot to Prineville Junction and return. Two round trips are planned, approximately 58-miles.. The run fee is $75. The EC is Guy Howard and the ECIT is Dave Klein.

May 16, 17 and 21 - WA - OR                                                            
Chehalis Centralia RR, Mt Rainier Scenic RR, Mt Hood RR                                       
Pacific Railcar Operators Northwest Trio of Railroads. Each is a one day excursion approximately 42 miles RT each.  Trip fee is $135 each. Sign up for one, or run all three for $405. Send checks made out to PRO to EC Rich Wilkins

May 18 - OR
Oregon Pacific Railroad
This 13-mile RT Scenic run will travel from Canby to Liberal and return. Multiple RT planned. There is a 15-car limit. The run fee is $65, the EC is Guy Howard and the ECIT is Dave Klein.

May 18 - QC
Lanaudière Railway Company
Joliette QC, Drainsines Quebec mentoring excursion between Saint-Felix de Valois to Joliette and back over 2.25 miles of track. A ZOOM meeting before May 18 to cover all the theory, safety and rules that relate to operating a motorcarprior to actual practical training. Draisines Quebec

May 18 - 19 - PA
North Shore RR/ Shamokin Valley RR
Central PA weekend. Ride the 86 mile North Shore Railroad on Saturday and 50 mile Shamokin Valley Railroad on Sunday.  EC Jamie Haislip

May 18 - 19 - PA
Western New York and Pennsylvania RR
Ohio Valley Railcars excursion out of Meadville PA.  Saturday: Meadville to Oil City, about 66 miles. Sunday: Meadville to Mill Valley, about 55 miles. No large cars or Hy-rails without prior approval.  20 car minimum, 35 car max. Fee $240. EC Brian Davis

May 18 - 19 - IN/MI FULL - Waiting List Started
Indiana Northeastern Railroad
Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc.excursion in northeast Indiana and southeast Michigan.  Ashley, IN, to Coldwater, MI and return.  Approximately 150 rail miles. Excursion fee is  $375.  EC is Michael P. Ford.

May 19 - OR
Albany and Eastern RR
This 35-mile RT Scenic Contrast run will travel from Lebanon to Sweet Home and return. The run fee is $65, the EC is Guy Howard and the ECIT is Dave Klein.

May 24 - 27- ID
Eastern Idaho Railroad 
Idaho Falls. approx 225 miles $320 Joe Schnyder and John Martin EC's.

May 25 - OH posted 04/24
Toledo, Lake Erie and Western Ry. 
Non-NARCOA event. Two round trip across the steel bridge. Then to Bailey and two five mile round trips on the main. Bridge Trip 8:30 am in Grand Rapids. Third Street and Mill Street to Grand Rapids Rd. All must sign in before off loading 2nd section starts 10 am, Bailey, Hertzfeld and Vollmer Rd. Cost $20. Victor Geckle Jr. 

May 25  - MN posted 02/17
Red River Valley & Western Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 1-day ride at Breckenridge, MN.   We will ride the line from Breckenridge to Sheldon, ND and return. Total mileage is approximately 124 miles. Cost is $70 for pre-registration and $80 the day of the excursion.  EC is Dave Voeltz.  

May 26 - 27 - ND posted 02/07
Dakota, Missouri Valley & Western Railroad

First Iowa Division iride at Lidgerwood, ND.   We will ride trom Lidgerwood to Fullerton on Sunday and from Lidgerwood to Britton, SD on Monday. Total mileage is approximately 204 miles. Cost is $70 for pre-registration and $80 the day of the excursion.  EC Dave Voeltz

May 28 - 29 - UT posted 04/20
Heber Valley Railroad
Continue the Northwest Rail Tour 2024 in Heber City with Motorcar Operators West on a 48 mile ride in the Heber Valley and Wasatch Mountains, from the depot in Heber City to MP 12 along Deer Creek Reservoir. Cost $125.00. ECs are Rick Smith and Dave Balestreri.

May 30 - 31- NVposted 04/06
Nevada Northern Railroad
MOW Ely, Nevada. Approx 80 miles $100. Joe Schnyder and John Martin EC's.

May 31 - Jun 8 - CO/NM posted 03/12
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR
The Rocky Mountain Division est. 396 mile tour. 1 seton day then 3 operating days on the D&SNG, a 2 day break followed by 1 set onday and 3 operating days on the C&TS. No mentoring. 20 car limit. Price $750/car for both railroads.  ECs Richard Reiff & Alan Borchardt.

Jun 1 - 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.

Jun 2 - 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.

Jun 5 - 9 - MT
Central Montana RR and Mission Mountain RR
180 run miles with high trestles, evening run, BBQ, and tunnel.  PRO excursion open to all NARCOA members.  Run fee is $300 per car. ECs Bryan Adams & Bryan Adams

Jun 7 - 8 - MI FULL - Waiting List Started
Great Lakes Central Railroad    
Great Lakes Railcars 198 mile excursion in Michigan’s lower peninsula. Ride between Cadillac & Petoskey, with a side-trip up the Traverse City sub to Kingsley.  Excursion fee is $550.  EC is Michael P. Ford.

Jun 13 - 14 - ID/WA
Great Northwest Railroad
Pacific Railcar Operators run down the Snake River canyon from Lewiston, ID to Riparia, WA. 144 total miles. Run fee is $155.00. 14 cars minimum. EC is Will Krasselt. Assistant EC is Roger Farrell.

Jun 15 - 17 - 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 $180. 14 cars minimum. EC is Will Krasselt. Assistant EC Roger Farrell.

Jun 15 - 16  - MN
Ellis & Eastern Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting ride at Luverne, MN.   We will ride the line between Luverne and Agate, Jct. several times plus west to Manly once. Total mileage is approximately 210 miles. Cost is $50 for pre-registration and $60 the day of the excursion.  EC Dave Voeltz.  

Jun 21 - 22 - OH
Blue Tip Festival Rides for the Public
Ohio Valley Railcars excursion during the Ohio Blue Tip Festival in Wadsworth OH. OVR rules apply.  No Hyrails. Car type and number of seats must be indicated on the registration form. $20 fee. EC Brian Davs

Jun 21 - 23 - WI
East Troy Railroad Museum
Great Lakes Railcar excursion on the East Troy Railroad Museum.  East Troy to Mukwanago 7 miles about 60 miles total.  All motorcars will give short rides to the public on Saturday 10AM until 3PM.  NARCOA rides all weekend.  10 car limit.  Run fee $150 (includes 2 nights trackside motel).  EC David Otte

Jun 22 - 23 - NY
Finger Lakes Railway
Early seton Friday evening, June 21st, Geneva, NY. Total mileage for the weekend will be 130 +/- miles. Fee for this excursion is $220. EC for this NEREX excursion is Gordy Wallick.

Jun 22 - 23 - QC
Society Chemin de Fer de le Gaspesie 
Draisines Quebec is hosting an excursion on the SCFG railway. Starting at New Richmond, QC and running to Caplan and back and the next day operating the opposite direction to Matapedia and back.

Jun 22 - OK
Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad
The Oklahoma Railway Museum is hosting a 92 mile round trip from McAlester to Red Oak. Cost is $50.  EC Tom Harrington.

Jun 22 - OH posted 06/03
Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Ry. 
This is not a NARCOA event. Grand Rapids, and Baily OH. All must sign release form. No trailers Cost: $20. Per car. Checks payable to:Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Ry. Send to:. Victor Geckle Jr. 21694. State Route 613, Continental, Ohio 45831

Jul 12 - 13- OH
Age Of Steam Roundhouse Rides for the Public
Ohio Valley Railcars in the yards of the Age Of Steam Roundhouse in Sugarcreek, OH. OVR rules apply.   No Hy-rails.  “A” cars are acceptable.  $20 registration fee.   EC Brian Davis

Jul - 13 - NH
New Hampshire Central Railroad 
Saturday, July 13, Hazens, NH. Total mileage for this single day excursion will be 64 +/- miles. Fee for this excursion is $105, a 30 car limit applies. EC for this NEREX excursion is Jesse Mazzie.

Jul 19 - 21- 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 20 - 21  - SD
Ringneck & Western Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 2-day ride at Oacoma, SD.   We will ride the line from Oacoma east to near Mitchell on Saturday and west to Presho on Sunday. Total mileage is approximately 217 miles. Cost is $80. EC is Dave Voeltz.  

Jul 26 - 28 - 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.  About 130 miles over 3 days. EC Ken Ciparis, Cost is $90.

Jul 27 - OH
Toledo, Lake Erie & Western Ry.
Non-Narcoa Rally Grand Rapids. First section: Bridge runs start: 8:30am two round trips. Mill & Third Street. Second section: Bailey, Ohio Vollmer and Hertzfeld Rd. Two RT's of 5 miles. Cost: $20. No trailer. Checks payable to the railroad. Send to: Victor Geckle,.

Aug 3 - 4 - IA
Iowa Southern Railway
First Iowa Division - Centerville, IA.  We will be giving rides to the public on Saturday raising money for the Centerville Historical Society.  A members ride will be on Sunday.  Cost is $45 for those not providing rides on Saturday.  EC Carl Schneider  

Aug 17 - 18 - PA
Delaware Lackawana RR
New Jersey Trackcar Excursions (NJTE) excursion over the Pocono Main line from Scranton, PA to Slateford yards on Saturday and Carbondale line on Sunday.  About 160 miles.  Cost is $265. for both days.  EC David Sigafoose,  Ken Ciparis.

Aug 17 - MN
Minnesota Prairie Lines
First Iowa Division is hosting a ride at North Redwood Falls.  We ride the line from N. Redwood Falls Winthrop in the morning and to Belview in the afternoon. Total mileage is appro. 98 miles. Cost $80 for pre-registration and $90 the day of the excursion.  EC is Dave Voeltz.  

Aug 18  - MN
Twin Cities & Western Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a ride at Olivia.   We will ride the line from Olivia to Norwood Young America. Total mileage is approximately 106 miles.  Cost is $80 for pre-registration and $90 the day of the excursion.  EC is Dave Voeltz

Aug 19 - PA
East Broad Top Narrow Gauge
Rockhill Furnace. Shop tour, run the line including new track multiple times. Narrow Gauge only. Fee is $50. EC John Gonder/Jamie Haislip.

Aug 24 - 25 - IN/MI FULL - Waiting List Started
Indiana Northeastern Railroad
Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc.excursion in northeast Indiana and southeast Michigan.  Ashley, IN, to Coldwater, MI and return.  Approximately 150 rail miles. Excursion fee is  $375. EC Michael P. Ford.

Aug 24 - 25 - PA & NY
Lehigh Railway
Eastern Railcar Association, Lehigh Railway from Athens to Myobeach, PA on August 24th, approx 100 mile RT. On August 25th, Owego & Harford Railway from Owego to Harford, NY, approx 50 mile RT. No-mentoring, hy-rails/large cars prior permission. $225.

Aug 31 - Sep 1 - PA
Steamtown National Historic Site
New Jersey Trackcar Excursions (NJTE) Steamtown National Historic site in Scranton with up to a dozen of our cars representing NARCOA and about our hobby, and operating on their yard tracks at their Railfest 2024. EC David Sigafoose,  Ken Ciparis.

Sep 3 - 10 - CO/NM posted 07/05
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR
The Rocky Mountain Division 408 mile narrow gauge tour. 1 set-on day followed by 3 operating days on the D&SNG,   followed by 1 set-on day and 3 operating days on the C&TS. No mentoring. 20 car limit. Price $750/car for both railroads. EC Richard Reiff 

Sep 7 - 8 - VT
Vermont Rail Systems
White River Junction to Newport & return, RT mileage for this overnight excursion is 200 +/- miles. EC for this non mentoring NEREX excursion is Jesse Mazzie. Accomodations & Meals incuded. $595.00 40 car limit.

Sep 8 - 12 - ON
Ontario Northland Railway
Great Lakes Railcars, Inc., excursion in northern Ontario.  North Bay to Kapuskasing and return.  Approximately 646 rail miles. Excursin fee is $2,100 USD or $2,500 CDN.  EC is Michael P. Ford

Sep 13 - 14 - SD
Black Hills Central Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a ride at Hill City.   We will ride the line from Hill City to Keystone and return 6 times. Total mileage is approximately 108 miles. Cost is $80. EC is Dave Voeltz.

Sep 13 - 14 - WA
Washington Eastern Railroad
Set on in Wilbur WA Friday Sept 13. RT to Cheney Saturday Sept 14.  RT to Coulee City Sunday Sept 15 . Approximately 208 miles. This is a PRO excursion, min 18 cars max 32. Excursion fee $175 EC Mike Phelps, Contact , ECIT Kaedin Schorzman   

Sep 20 - 22 - 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 20 - 22 - OR
Wallowa Union Railroad
Pacific Railcar Operators 2-day tour from Elgin to Joseph and return, 126 RT miles Cost: $250. Minimum 14 cars. EC Roger Farrell.

Sep 21 - 22 - IL
2024 NARCOA Annual Member Meeting
The annual NARCOA Member Meeting at the Sheraton Suites - Chicago O’Hare,

Sep 28 - 29 - NY
Finger Lakes Railway
Early seton Friday evening, Sept 27, Geneva, NY. Total mileage for the weekend will be 130 +/- miles. Fee $235. EC for this Atlantic Rail Cars excursion is Warren Riccitelli

Sep 28 - 29 - KS
Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting a 2-day excursion from Kingman, KS on the Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad.  Total trip mileage is 184 miles. Cost is $130.  EC is Stuart Remmers.  

Oct 3 - 6 - OR
Coos Bay Railroad 
PRO is hosting a 234 RT mile excursion including,9 tunnels, swing bridges, wooded areas thru Oregon from Eugene to Coquille. No car limit.  $600 fee  includes Welcome banquet for 2.  No hyrails. EC Bill Andrews  ECIT Dave Klein

Oct 5 - OH
Youngstown Southeastern Railway
Ohio Valley Railcars set-on in North Lima to Negley and return. Total trip around 40 miles. Registration $125. EC-IN Training - Ben Cattrell, EC-Brian Davis. 

Oct 6 - OH posted 08/19
ABC Railway
Ohio Valley Railcars will host an excursion with multiple trips between Ravenna and Kent on the Akron Barberton Cluster Railway. No Hy-rails. $40 fee. EC: Brian Davis

Oct 6 - PA posted 07/14
Strasburg Railroad
Ride from Strasburg to Paradise. We will run several times in the early morning then set off. Plenty of activities there to make a full weekend. We have made arrangements to run the Northern Central on Monday to fill the weekend. $60. per car. No Hyrails. EC John Gonder..

Oct 9 - OR
Mount Hood Railroad
MHRR yard in Hood River to Parkdale for lunch and back. 42 miles RT. Fee is $135 made out to PRO. Send check to EC Richard Wilkins

Oct 12 – 13 OK
Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad
The Oklahoma Railway Museum 86-mile round trip from Wilburton to Howe on Saturday, and a 92-mile round trip from Wilburton to McAlester to Red Oak to Wilburton on Sunday.  Fee $70.  EC Tom Harrington

Oct 12 - OR / CA
Goose Lake Railroad
PRO 110 mile RT run Lakeview, OR to Alturas, CA. Set on Friday afternoon Oct, 11th. Boots and long pants are required. Run fee is $160. EC Rich Wilkins

Oct 12 - 13 - NY
Southern Tier Weekend
Eastern Railcar Association, Ithaca Central from Ithaca to East Waverly on Saturday an approx 90 mile rt. On Sunday the Owego & Harford Railway from Owego to Harford, NY, an approx 50 mile rt. Sunday lunch included, $230. EC Rob Piligian.

Oct  12 - MO
Columbia Terminal (COLT) Railroad
First Iowa Division is hosting an excursion at Columbia, MO.    Total trip mileage is 108 miles. Cost is $50.  EC Stuart Remmers.  

Oct 13 - 16 - AZ
Grand Canyon Railroad

Save the Dates. Williams to South Rim. 2 nights stay 25 car limit. Joe Schnyder EC 623-332-0238 for information 

Oct 16 - 18 - ON FULL - Waiting List Started
Agawa Canyon Railroad
Great Lakes Railcars, Inc., is hosting in northern Ontario.  Sault Ste. Marie, ON to Franz, ON and return.  Approximately 390 rail miles. Excursion fee is  $1,350 USD or $1,750 CDN.  EC Michael P. Ford.

Oct 19 - AZ
Apache Railroad
Motorcar Operators West, Holbrook AZ 76miles rt  $100 dollars, 20 car limit, Joe Schnyder EC.

Oct 20 - NH
Milford-Bennington Railroad
CVRTC Fall Foliage excursion on the M-B railroad in New Hampshires famed “ Mogul Country”.  36 Miles RT. M/MT series cars and well behaved Hy-Rails.  NO A-CARS due to crossings. 20 car limit.  To register contact EC Jesse Mazzie

Oct 25 - 27 - MS
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific - MSDR
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 26 - TX
Austin and Western RR
Railroad Partners, Inc. is hosting a new run from Elgin to Giddings - approx. 60 miles RT. Seton in McDade.  Contact EC Prior to run.  Fee $50 per car. EC: Leland Stewart 

Oct 27 - TX
Capitol Metro Transportation
Railroad Partners, Inc. Fall Run.  Llano, TX to Kingsland. - Approx. 44 miles RT. Seton in Llano.  Contact EC prior to run. Fee: $40.  EC Frank Glatzi  

Nov. 1 - 2 - IA
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
First Iowa Division - Boone, IA.  We will be ride the line once on Friday evening and four times on Saturday plus a night run Saturday night. Cost is $30.  EC Carl Schneider.

Nov 2 - 3 – NH
          The “Snowflake”
Former B&M White Mountain Branch, Concord to Lincoln, NH, Saturday with return on Sunday. Approx 140 mile RT. Included is a Harts Turkey Farm dinner and one overnight accommodation in Lincoln per registration. 40 car limit. Fee is $495. NEREX EC Gordy Wallick.

Nov 2 - UT
Golden Spike RR National Park
Near Brigham City, Utah where the transcontinental railroad was completed.  PRO excursion. 2 mile track; run it numerous times over a 4 hour period. PRO General order #6 applies.  Limited 10 motorcars max, no hi-rails.  $75 per motorcar.  EC is Robin Douglas

Nov 8 -10 - A\
Autauga Northern Railroad
Friday Set on. Saturday run from Prattville to Maplesville (78RTM). 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 9 - 10 - CA\
Bay Area Electric Railroad Association
Motorcar Operators West is having their Annual Meeting and Excursion, including a night run, in Suisun City. All NARCOA members are always welcome. Approx. 50 total RT miles. Cost is $65/car for both days. ECs Rick Smith, Mike Mitchell.

Nov 16 - PA\
Southwest Pennsylvania RR - Toys for Tots
Appalachian Rail Exc. Mt Pleasant to Greensburg. Aprox. 52 RT miles done as Toys for Tots. $70 p/car plus new unwrapped toy, EC John Gonder, Eric Clark, Win Goodier. Come help us help the kids.

Nov 17 - PA
The Stourbridge Line
Eastern Railcar Association, The Stourbridge Line, Honesdale to Lackawaxen, approx. 50 mile round trip, done in conjunction with Zipper Junction Project to collect toys for needy children, $75 plus one new unwrapped toy, Rob Piligian, EC.

Nov 23 - 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 24 - 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 6 - 8 - FL
Florida Central and Florida Northern Railroads
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