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Please note that virtually all of these events require operators to be qualified by NARCOA and to have valid NARCOA insurance in force. Some of the NARCOA affiliates require membership in their respective organizations. In some cases there are special qualification, equipment and clothing requirements. See respective websites for details. Non-NARCOA events are so noted.
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7/4/2009 - 7/5/2009 Saturday - Sunday 2-Day Event |
Central Manitboa Railway/Canadian Pacific Railway/Prairie Dog Central Railroad (Saskatchewan) North Central Railcars is pleased to announce a 2-day motor car excursion over the Central Manitoba Railway, the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the Prairie Dog Central Railway on Saturday & Sunday, July 4 and 5, 2009. On July 4, participants will travel CEMR’s Pine Falls Sub, enjoying a 130 mile journey through the Manitoba inter lakes region. On Sunday, July 5, we will interline from the CEMR onto the CPR main line through Winnipeg then onto the Prairie Dog Central Railway. Sunday’s travel will be approximately 60 miles. 1-11 Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 190 miles. This ride is limited to 25 cars. The event is sponsored by North Central Railcars, Ltd.. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional information: Fee 1s $150 if paid in Canadian funds. Canadian participants are welcome to pay cash for the excursion in local currency at the beginning of the trip, but do need to register in advance. Complete information will be forwarded upon receipt of the excursion fee (U.S.) or by request (for Canadian participants). The price of the trip is $125. Price includes all railroad fees, gratuities, and other related excursion costs.
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7/4/2009 - 7/5/2009 Saturday - Sunday 2-Day Event |
Nebraska Northeastern Railroad (Nebraska) This is a 2-day event running east to Jackson on Saturday and west to O'Neill on Sunday. This is an ex-BN line which runs between Sioux City, IA and O'Neill, NE. We will set on at NENE offices in Osmund at 6:30am. Departure is scheduled for 8:00am. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 230 miles. Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions: None Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: None The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional club requirements: None Additional information: Motel: Cedar Motel in Randolph (402-337-0500) The price of the trip is $60. Price includes Ride fees, and does not include Meals and motels. Event Coordinator: Dave Pratt and Carl Schneider
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7/7/2009 - 7/11/2009 Tuesday - Saturday 5-Day Event |
CPR/CN/TRR/TR/WRI/SORA (Saskatchewan) North Central Railcars, Ltd. is currently making final plans for 4 or 5 days of travel on various railroads in central Saskatchewan. Details should be available soon, but we are anticipating running the CPR and Torch River Rail from Tisdale, SK (including an 1800’ trestle) (2 days), the CN and Thunder Rail from Tisdale (1 day), the Wheatland Railway (Cudworth, SK;1 day) and possibly Southern Rails Coop (Moose Jaw; 1 day). This announcement will be updated when final details are available, but these rides planned to coincide with trips already announced on the CEMR/CPR/PDC (July 4/5) and the CPR in southern Manitoba (July 13-16). 1-11 The event is sponsored by North Central Railcars, Ltd.. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
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7/8/2009 - 7/10/2009 Wednesday - Friday 3-Day Event |
Torch River Rail/CN/Thunder Rail/Wheatland Railway (Saskatchewan) Plans have been finalized for a 3-day motor car excursion over 4 different railroads in north central Saskatchewan between July 8th & 10th , 2009. On Wednesday, July 8, we will run Torch River Rail (twice) between Nipawin, SK and Choiceland SK for a total of 104 miles (including an 1800’ trestle). On Thursday, July 9, we will run a portion of CN’s Tisdale sub between Crane and Melfort (starting in Tisdale, SK), and will also run Thunder Rail between Crane and Arborfield for a total of 112 miles. On Friday, July 10, we will run the Wheatland Railway between St. Louis, SK and East Totzke, SK for a total of 92 miles. These rides are planned to coincide with trips on the CEMR/CPR/PDC (July 4/5) and CPR in southern Manitoba (July 13-16). 2-15 Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 312 miles. The event is sponsored by North Central Railcars, Ltd.. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional information: Complete details and registration materials will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee (US participants) or by request (Canadian participants). Please make checks payable to North Central Railcars The price of the trip is $175. Price includes all rail fees, gratuities, and other related excursion expenses. Canadian participants may pay in local currency at the beginning of the excursion ($200 CDN), but do need to register for the trips in advance.
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7/10/2009 - 7/12/2009 Friday - Sunday 3-Day Event |
Delaware & Ulster Railroad (New York) Our annual trip to the Catskill Moutains will inclue the often talked about "Up the Moutain, Down the Moutain" and we make numerous trips between Roxbury and Highmout. Bring a camper or a tent and join us a the pictureous campsite behind the engine house. Night runs and a night trip to Highmount for dinner are included. Because of construction on the Catskill Moutain RR, we will not be combining these two runs together. Their is no minimum nor maximum number on this exxcursion. All payments must be paid for 30 days in advance. Cancelation accepted up till this cutoff date. We will set on at Arkville, NY at 8:00 AM. Departure is scheduled for 9:00 AM. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 48 miles. Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: safety vest are required. No cars will be able to operate with sanders and no use of manually applied sand will be tolerated. The event is sponsored by NERCA. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional club requirements: Reflective vests are required. No cars will be able to operate with sanders and no use of manually applied sand will be tolerated. Additional information: NARCOA mentoring allowed on this excursion The price of the trip is $80. Event Coordinator: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott
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7/13/2009 - 7/16/2009 Monday - Thursday 4-Day Event |
Canadian Pacific Railway (Manitoba/Saskatchewan) North Central Railcars is pleased to sponsor a 4-day motor car excursion over the Canadian Pacific Railway’s Estevan, Arcola, and Napinka Subdivisions on July 13, 14, 15, & 16, 2009. Participants will travel through the beautiful Pembine Valley in southwestern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan. 1-11 Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 526 miles. This ride is limited to 25 cars. Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Each participant will be expected to bring and wear a hard hat, safety eyewear/glasses, high-visibility vest, and steel toed boots. This is a CPR Rule. No exceptions. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional information: Fee in Canadian funds is $500 (CDN). Canadian participants are welcome to pay cash for the excursion in local currency at the beginning of the trip, but need to register in advance. Complete details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee (US) or by request (for Canadian participants). The price of the trip is $425. Price includes all railroad fees, gratuities, 2 nights lodging (Boissevain & Estevan) and other related excursion costs.
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7/18/2009 - 7/19/2009 Saturday - Sunday 2-Day Event |
North Shore Railroad and Shamokin Valley Railroad (Pennsylvania) Central PA Weekend
Join this 2 day run on the North Shore and Shamokin Valley Railroads
Saturday, ride the 86 RT miles of the North Shore Railroad from Northumberland to Berwick and back. Former Erie Lackawanna Railroad. Sunday, the 50 miles RT of the Shamokin Valley Railroad from Sunbury to Mt. Carmel Junction and back. Former Reading and Pennsylvania Railroads. Saturday night dinner and tour at the Central PA Chapter NRHS White Deer Train Station. $10 of the registration fee donated to the chapter. Sunday tour of the Lower Anthracite model railroad while in Shamokin.
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7/24/2009 - 7/26/2009 Friday - Sunday 3-Day Event |
Minnesota Northern Railroad (Minnesota) This is a 2-day trip between Thief River Falls and Warroad, MN. There will also be a night run south on Friday evening. We will have a shop tour at Independent Locomotive Services prior to departure on Saturday morning. We will run to Warroad and return to Roseau where we will spend Saturday night. Return to Thief River falls on Sunday. We will set on at 8 miles N. of Thief River Falls along Hwy 32 at 5:00pm. Departure is scheduled for 6:00pm. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 188 miles. Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions: None Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: None The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional club requirements: None Additional information: Motels in Thief River Falls: American Best Value Inn (888-890-9568), Americinn Motel (218-681-4411 Motels in Roseau: Americinn Motel (800-634-3444), North Country Inn (888-300-2196) The price of the trip is $60. Price includes Ride fees, and does not include Meals and motels. Event Coordinator: Dave Pratt and Carl Schneider
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7/25/2009 - 7/26/2009 Saturday - Sunday 2-Day Event |
Upper Hudson River Railroad (New York) Nestled in the lower Adironicks in upstate New York, NERCA will again ride the Upper Hudson Railroad, Last year, this was voted as one of the best excursions on the East Coast. Located north of Albany, this road follows the scenic headwaters of the Hudson River. Sunday seton will be at Corinth. Saturday the Upper Hudson Railroad’s beautiful museum and gift shop will be opened for us. Each day will be about 90 miles running. We will set on at North Creek at 7 AM. Departure is scheduled for 8 AM. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 94 miles. This ride is limited to 30 cars. Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Reflective vests are required. No cars will be able to operate with sanders and no use of manually applied sand will be tolerated. The event is sponsored by NERCA. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. The price of the trip is $150. Price does not include any meals, bring your own, No stores along the way. Event Coordinator: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott
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8/8/2009 Saturday 1-Day Event |
South Branch Valley Railroad (West Virginia) Ride through the Potomac River Valley from Petersburg WV to Greenspring WV and return. We will go through the famous "TROUGH" home to the bald eagles. We will pass the Potomac Eagle Scenic train and stop at their station. beautiful scenery and great rails make this a wonderfull trip. Great companion trip to the Western Maryland Scenic the following day. Food may be available at the station. Be prepaired if it isn't. Trip runs long and may end around 7 PM. We will set on at Petersburg WV at 6:30AM-? . Departure is scheduled for After safety meeting. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 104 miles. This ride is limited to 40 cars. Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions: Must have Auto Ins Policy, Narcoa Ins. and current FRA insp. form Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Over the ankle hard soled shoes at all times while on RR property The event is sponsored by Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. The price of the trip is $65. Price includes RR Fees, porta Johns, and does not include Food, tips for the Eagles are optional??. Event Coordinator: John Gonder, Paul Rujak, Chuck Badger
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8/9/2009 Sunday 1-Day Event |
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (Maryland/West Virginia) Join us in August 2009 as we again ride this scenic mountain railroad. From our set-on at the engine house in Ridgeley, WV, we will travel past the former Western Maryland Railroad station, through the narrows, and up the mountain to Frostburg. As we await the arrival of the steam powered passenger train, we expect to turn the speeders on the turntable, and then return. Approximate round trip mileage will be 34 miles. We hope to be off the rails by 3PM, giving everyone an early trip home. This excursion will be a great way to complete the weekend for those riding the SBVRR excursion on Saturday August 8. This will be a Northern Central Railcar Assoc. excursion. All NARCOA rules will be enforced. All cars will be inspected. There is a 40 car limit. Price for this excursion is $40 per car.An application can be downloade from our website below. E-mail:Gshrey@aol.com Phone:717-227-9628 Cell Phone: 717-586-3101 Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions: NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
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8/13/2009 - 8/16/2009 Thursday - Sunday 4-Day Event |
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (Colorado) participants will travel approximately 56 round-trip miles per day against the current of traffic on this historic railroad during "Railfest 2009", between Silverton and Rockwood for a total of about 168 miles. We will be meeting the historic steam power of the D&SNGRR as well as other visiting historic equipment as we travel the Animas Canyon and the spectacular “High-Line”. This run will immediately follow a run on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad to be held August 10-12. 03.15 We will set on at Silverton. This ride is limited to 20 cars. Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Experienced, alert operators and excellent motorcar mechanical condition please. Spark arresters and wheel chocks required. There will be no mentoring on this event. This is a NO SMOKING event. You must be over 18 years of age. No pets. The event is sponsored by Rocky Mountain Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional information: Cut off date for signing up is Friday, July 10, 2009. To sign up, send a check for $350.00 made out to Rocky Mountain Division, along with your motorcar make, model, Insurance and Operator Certification card numbers (for you and anyone who may be operating your car). For more details, motorcar restrictions, lodging lists etc. see website by clicking on the link below. Event Coordinator: Jon Keeling
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8/15/2009 - 8/15/2009 Saturday - Saturday 1-Day Event |
Iowa River Railroad (Iowa) Ex-M&StL line running betweek Marshalltown and Steamboat Rock. Total mileage may be less due to flooding repairs from then 2008 floods. We plan on riding the line 2 times during the day. We will set on at 1 blk N of Hwy 175 crossing at 7:00am. Departure is scheduled for 8:00am. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 70 miles. Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions: None Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: None The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional club requirements: None Additional information: Motels: Village Motel (641-939-3441) Eldora Motel (641-939-2232) The price of the trip is $45. Price includes Ride fees, and does not include Meals and motels. Event Coordinator: Dave Pratt and Carl Schneider
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8/15/2009 - 8/16/2009 Saturday - Sunday 2-Day Event |
Finger Lakes Railway (New York) Gone us again for another unique excursion. It seems every year we do something different. And this year is no exception. Saturday we ride from Geneva to (Solvay) Syracuse. We will be making tour of the Central New York Model Railroad Club at Skaneateles Jct with a Dutch Lunch. Sunday seton will be in Victor with festivities of a new railroad preveservation that is just forming. Our trip will take us to Dhortstown and reverse direction to Candiagia and return. We will set on at 7 AM. Departure is scheduled for 8 AM. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 140 miles. Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Reflective vests are required. No cars will be able to operate with sanders and no use of manually applied sand will be tolerated. The event is sponsored by BERCA. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. The price of the trip is $145. Price does not include any meals. Brown bag it for sunday. Event Coordinator: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott
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8/22/2009 - 8/23/2009 Saturday - Sunday 2-Day Event |
Indiana Northeastern Railroad (Indiana/Michigan) However, you may sign up on the waiting list. This is a 2-day motor car excursion on the Indiana Northeastern Railroad in northeast Indiana and southeast Michigan. On Saturday, August 22 2009, the trip will start in Ashley, IN and run east/west, then north to Coldwater, MI for an overnight stay. with return to Ashley early afternoon on Sunday, August 23rd.
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8/29/2009 - 8/29/2009 Saturday - Saturday 1-Day Event |
Ft. Leonard Wood Army Base (Missouri) Scenic line runnning NE to Bundy Junction. We plan to run the line 2 times during the day. You will need photo ID, vehicle registration and insurance information in order to get on the base. Be ready for a vehicle inspection. Bring lunch or eat early as there will be no lunch stop available. We will set on at SE part of the fort along Railroad Ave. at 10:00am. Departure is scheduled for 12:00pm. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 40 miles. Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions: None Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: None The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional club requirements: None Additional information: Motels: Red Roof Inn (573-336-2510) Budget Inn (573-336-5212) The price of the trip is $35. Price includes Ride fees, and does not include Meals and motel. Event Coordinator: Dave Pratt and Carl Schneider
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8/30/2009 - 8/30/2009 Sunday - Sunday 1-Day Event |
Columbia Terminal Railway (Missouri) Ex-Wabash line between Columbia and Centralia. Set on is off Rangeline exit from I-70 south to T-imtersection at Rogers St. Boone Co. Millworks. We will ride the line 2 times with a lunch break in Columbia between runs. We will set on at Boone Co. Millworks at 6:30am. Departure is scheduled for 8:00am. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 44 miles. Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions: None Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: None The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional club requirements: None Additional information: Motels: Super 8 (800-800-8000), Ramada Inn (537-449-0051), Econo Lodge (573-442-1191) The price of the trip is $45. Price includes Ride fees, and does not include Meals and motels. Event Coordinator: Dave Pratt and Carl Schnedier
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8/30/2009 Sunday 1-Day Event |
Southern Michigan Railroad Society (Michigan) Come join us for a Motor Car Excursion at the site of the “First Annual NARCOA Convention” in 1985 at Clinton, Michigan. We will make 2 runs. We will set on at Tecumseh’s North Yard at 8:00 am. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 54 miles. This ride is limited to 30 cars. Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Must wear work shoes and no shorts. Additional club requirements: All participants will be required to sign a waiver. Additional information: There will be a work meet on Saturday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and those participating will ride free on Sunday. We plan on having a swap meet before, during, and after so bring your extra MC parts. The price of the trip is $35. Price includes lunch. Event Coordinator: Lance Charter, SMRS Trainmaster
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9/5/2009 - 9/7/2009 Saturday - Monday 3-Day Event |
Dakota, Missouri Valley & Western Railroad (South Dakota) This is a 3-day event with 2-days on the DMV&W and 1 day of the Sisseton & Milbank RR. There will be an evening run between Britton and Geneseo Jct and return on Saturday night. Full information can be obtained from the EC. Day 3 will be at Milbank, SD and run to Sisseton and return. Set on is at the W. MIlbank Ave. crossing at 6:30am departing at 8:00am. We will set on at N. of elevator on 7th St. at 4:30pm. Departure is scheduled for 6:00pm. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 225 miles. Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions: None Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: None The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional club requirements: None Additional information: Motels in Britton: Sunset Motel (605-448-2205), Northern Lights Inn (605-448-2438) Motels in Milbank: Super 8 (800-800-8000), manor Motel (605-432-4527) The price of the trip is $90. Price includes Ride fees for the 3 days, and does not include Meals and motels. Event Coordinator: Dave Voeltz
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9/5/2009 - 9/6/2009 Saturday - Sunday 2-Day Event |
New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad, Northern Division (New York) This is a 2-day run over the NYS&W Utica and Syracuse Branches. Participants will travel on Saturday between Sherburne, NY and Utica, NY. Lunch will be on your own at a convenient location near Utica. Sunday we will be running from Cortland, NY to Port Dickinson, NY, lunch will be deli sandwiches for an additional $9.00 per person. We will be stopping at convenient locations for bathroom breaks. The NYS&W requires that ALL operators must pass a Northeast Operating Rules Advisory Committee (NORAC) guidelines training class and test prior to the event. If you have a current NORAC certification please mail us copies that we can forward to the railroad. A class will be offered Friday night prior to the next day’s trip. To attend the event operators MUST attend the class and pass the test. If you have attended a previous class and have a current NORAC certification you will not need to attend. We are sorry for the inconvenience but this is a requirement of the railroad. Your NORAC certification will be good for two full years. (04-20) Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 154 miles. This ride is limited to 40 cars. Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Operators and riders under 18 are not permitted by the railroad. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional club requirements: This is a non-mentoring run. Additional information: You can also sign up and pay for the trip with a major credit card via our website. The price of the trip is $120. Event Coordinator: ECs for the trip are KC Smith and Chris Vitz.
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9/5/2009 Saturday 1-Day Event |
San Luis Central Railroad (Colorado) September 5, 2009 - CO San Luis Central RR This railroad is set in the famous San Luis Valley of Colorado. We will travel north 12 miles to Center, CO for a lunch break. Departure for the return will be after lunch with arrival back at Monte Vista early afternoon. This railroad, also know as The Pea Vine moves over 3000 carloads in and out during the year. It serves an agricultural area involved in the production of potatoes and potato products. 2-15 We will set on at the SLCRR offices at 2899 Sherman Ave., Monte Vista. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 24 miles. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional information: Operators needing mentoring are welcome, just please let the EC know when you sign up that you will need mentoring. Fee must be received by EC two weeks prior to the event. Checks should be made to "Rocky Mountain Division". The price of the trip is $50.
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9/6/2009 - 9/7/2009 Sunday - Monday 2-Day Event |
Creede Branch, Denver & Rio Grande Railway Historic Foundation (Colorado) Rio Grande Fall Run. Come follow the Rio Grande river on this historic, and scenic property in the mountains of Colorado. This is a great low key run for mentoring new operators, and a great run to see how your car runs in the mountains. We will arrange the run to travel from South Fork to Wasson Wye and return . Cost: $135 ($120 is a tax deductible dontation) for the first day you run and $125 for a second day. 2-15 Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 70 miles. This ride is limited to 25 cars. Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Spark arrestors will be required. No smoking on the property. The event is sponsored by Rocky Mountain Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional information: Checks should be made to "Rocky Mountain Division". Fee must be received by EC two weeks prior to the event.
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9/12/2009 - 9/12/2009 Saturday - Saturday 1-Day Event |
Appanoose Co. Railroad (Iowa) Ex-Burlington,ex-Rock Island, ex-Wabash line between Centerville and Albia. We will stop at the Moravia depot for a barbecue meal on our return trip from Albia. We will set on at APNC shops in SE part of town at 6:30am. Departure is scheduled for 8:00am. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 64 miles. Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions: None Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: None The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional club requirements: None Additional information: Motels: Super 8 (800-800-8000) Motel 60 (800-437-7271) The price of the trip is $35. Price includes Ride fees, and does not include Meals and motels. Event Coordinator: Dave Pratt and Carl Schneider
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9/18/2009 - 9/20/2009 Friday - Sunday 3-Day Event |
Black Hills Central Railroad (South Dakota) The Rocky Mountain Division invites you to a three day excursion on the Black Hills Central RR, Hill City, South Dakota. Four round trips are planned including one night run. 2-16 Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 80 miles. The event is sponsored by Rocky Mountain Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional information: Friday set on is 4-6PM with a safety meeting to follow. A Saturday night BBQ is planned with an additional cost of $8.00/ person. The price of the trip is $45.
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9/19/2009 Saturday 1-Day Event |
Allegheny Valley Railroad (Pennsylvania) We will run from New Kensington Pa to Downtown Pittsburgh PA ,This year we will run on Saturday to allow participants to see the "strip"(Produce yards etc.) district while it is open and shop or eat.You will have several hours to shop etc in Pittsburgh. Then return to New Ken along the banks of the Allegheny River passing close to the Locks and Dam at Highland Park.A tour will be conducted of the lock. Ice Cream stop in Oakmont. Varied track conditions. We will set on at New Kensington PA TBA at 7.00Am. Departure is scheduled for 800AM/845Am. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 26 miles. The event is sponsored by Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional club requirements: Over the ankle hard soled shoes (Work boots) No sneakers or sneaker work boots. The price of the trip is $40. Event Coordinator: John Gonder, Paul Rujak, Chuck Badger
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9/20/2009 Sunday 1-Day Event |
Southwest Pennsylvania RR (Pennsylvania) Set on in Safe Handling intermodal yard at Mt Pleasant Pa. travel through varied scenery to Connelsville, Scottdale, New Stanton, and Greensburg PA and return. Ex Pennsylvania RR Southwest Div. and B&O Subdivisions. We will set on at Safe Handling Mt Pleasant PA at 7.00Am. Departure is scheduled for 800AM/845Am. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 52 miles. This ride is limited to 35 cars. Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Hard soled over the ankle boots The event is sponsored by Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. The price of the trip is $55. Event Coordinator: John Gonder, Paul Rujak, Chuck Badger
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9/25/2009 - 9/27/2009 Friday - Sunday 3-Day Event |
Heber Valley Railroad (Utah) This is a three day excursion on the Heber Valley Railroad, Heber City, Utah. Five round trips are planned including two night runs. Each run is 32 miles. Friday set on is 5-6PM with a safety meeting to follow before the evening run. 2-23 Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 160 miles. This ride is limited to 25 cars. The event is sponsored by Rocky Mountain Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. The price of the trip is $95.
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10/3/2009 - 10/3/2009 Saturday - Saturday 1-Day Event |
St. Croix Valley Railroad (Minnesota) Line runs between North Branch and Hinkley through Pine City and Rush City. We will run the lin e 2 times during the day. We will set on at 1 blk north of Hwy 95 by elevator at 6:30am. Departure is scheduled for 8:00am. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 66 miles. Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions: None Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: None The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional club requirements: None Additional information: Mptels: Americinn Lodge (651-674-8627) Budget Host (651-277-8000) The price of the trip is $45. Price includes Ride fees, and does not include Meals and motels. Event Coordinator: Dave Pratt and Carl Schneider
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10/4/2009 - 10/11/2009 Sunday - Sunday 8-Day Event |
Algoma Central Railway & Great Lakes Central Railway (Ontario/Michigan) Limited Single Trip Availability - see below
Join a week long double header motor car excursion over a portion of the both the Algoma Central Railway (ACR) and Great Lakes Central Railway (GLC) (ex-Tuscola & Saginaw Bay Railway). Participants will travel approximately 450 miles on the ACR in Ontario and 238 miles on the GLC in the northern portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula during the beautiful fall color season.
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10/4/2009 Sunday 1-Day Event |
Stourbridge Railroad (Pennsylvania) Participants will travel along the scenic Lackawaxen River on Sunday between Lackawaxen, PA and Honesdale, PA. Lunch will be on your own in Honesdale, PA. We will be stopping at convenient locations for bathroom breaks. 04-20 Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 50 miles. This ride is limited to 40 cars. The event is sponsored by The Volunteer Railroaders Association. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional information: To break even on this trip we need 22 cars to attend. If we do not have that many signed up 30 days in advance of the trip it will be cancelled and any collected fees will be returned. You can also sign up and pay for the trip with a major credit card via our website at http://www.vratrips.org The price of the trip is $55. Event Coordinator: ECs for the trip are KC Smith and Chris Vitz.
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10/10/2009 Saturday 1-Day Event |
Wellsboro & Corning Railroad (Pennsylvania/New York) Ride the Wellsboro & Corning Railroad from Wellsboro, PA to Gang Mills, NY and back. Former New York Central trackage. 03-06 Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 70 miles. Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Hard soled shoes required, no sneakers or sandals. Children must be closely supervised at all times. The event is sponsored by Central PA Excursions. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional information: All CPE rides are rain or shine. No cancellations due to weather. Make check payable to: Central PA Excursions The price of the trip is $55.
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10/10/2009 - 10/11/2009 Saturday - Sunday 2-Day Event |
West Virginia Central Railroad/Cass Scenic Railroad (West Virginia) Come ride the most scenic railroad east of the Mississippi River. We will set-on on Davis Ave like we used to. The group will travel south to Spruce and the Big Cut. We will also run up to old Spruce to meet Cass Scenic Railroad's Bald Knob train. On Sunday we will head north to Tygart Junction. We will set on at Elkins West Virginia at 6:00AM. Departure is scheduled for 8:00AM. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 180 miles. This ride is limited to 40 cars. Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Radios required . NO SCANNERS! The event is sponsored by Appalachian Rail Excursions, LLC. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional club requirements: Over the ankle boots required for all riders or you don't ride. Additional information: This is a none mentored run. No first timers. If you can't keep up than DON'T COME! The price of the trip is $150. Price does not include Box lunch on Saturday. Event Coordinator: Paul S. Rujak, John Gonder, and Chuck Badger
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10/11/2009 - 10/12/2009 Sunday - Monday 2-Day Event |
Lehigh Railway / Oswego & Harford Railway (New York/Pennsylvania) *** THIS SHOULD SELLOUT QUICKLY *** Join us for the first motorcar excursion every on the Lehigh Railway. This track is a former mainline of the Lehigh Valley RR from Scranton on it journey to the Chicago and the west. Now newly acquired by the new Lehigh Railway, it follows the Susquehannna River thru a undisturbed valleys where the railroad has said we will see Bald Eagles. If none are found, the offer a great and scenic weekend awaits us. This is day two of Colimbus Day weekend with saturday being arranged by Larry Maynard on the Wellsbora and Corning railroad. We will set on at Sayre at 7 AM. Departure is scheduled for 8 AM. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 190 miles. This ride is limited to 30 cars. Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: safety vest are required. No cars will be able to operate with sanders and no use of manually applied sand will be tolerated. The event is sponsored by NERCA. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. The price of the trip is $155. Price includes saturday excursion on the Lehigh Railway and monday in the Owego & Hatford Railway, and does not include saturday excursion on the Wellsbor & cormay Railroad. Event Coordinator: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott
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10/17/2009 Saturday 1-Day Event |
Great Miami & Scioto Railway (Ohio) OVR is pleased to once again ride the Great Miami. 100+ track miles some of which is welded rail. Trip this year to include a tour of a local factory. More info to be posted May 1st.
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10/18/2009 Sunday 1-Day Event |
Hocking Valley railroad (Ohio) New to this year: We will ride the rails by speeder in the morning. In the afternoon we will ride in style in a train made of Cabooses. The Hocking Valley will take all motorcar operators and guests in the cabooses with an optional box lunch from The Rocky Boot Grill. Also we will raffle off rides in a Snow Plow No. 64531 (Ex-NYC 625). More info posted May 1st.
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11/7/2009 - 11/8/2009 Saturday - Sunday 2-Day Event |
NERCA 5th Snowflake Run (New Hampshire) For our fifth year, NERCA will be working in conjunction with two great railroads, the New England Southern & Hobo Railroads for an exciting and beautiful late fall excursion in the White Mountains. This late in the year, we are playing with Mother Nature and the potential of winter weather. This is a welcome change from the heat and humidity of the annual Hobo June run. Seton will be in Concord, NH and travel north thru Tilton, Laconia, Weirs Beach, Meredith, Plymouth, and Thornton before arriving for our overnight stay in Lincoln. We will set on at Concord, NH at 7:00 AM. Departure is scheduled for 8:00 AM. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 146 miles. This ride is limited to 25 cars. The event is sponsored by NERCA. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. The price of the trip is $315. Price includes overnight accommodations, continental breakfast and the famous Hart's Turkey and Roast Beef Dinner and boxed lunch on snday. . Event Coordinator: Warren Riccitelli / Al Elliott
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11/28/2009 - 11/28/2009 Saturday - Saturday 1-Day Event |
Sierra - Mendocino Div (California) Depart Willits to Fort Bragg and return, good use of Thanksgiving weekend for motorcar folks looking for something to do. We will set on at Willits, CA at 0730. Departure is scheduled for 0900. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 76 miles. This ride is limited to 25 cars. The event is sponsored by Southwest Railcar Limited. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Additional information: Seatbelts and mobile radios recommended The price of the trip is $150. Price includes Run fee and box lunch, and does not include other meals or lodging. Event Coordinator: Pat Coleman
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