This is a one day run on the Border Pacific Railroad, formerly Missouri Pacific trackage. This is a new railroad to motorcar excursions. Bring your car to warm south Texas and lose those winter doldrums. Participants will travel between Penitas and Rio Grande City. The track parallels the Mexican border along the Rio Grande River, where wildlife and migrating birds appear in abundance. Hyrails welcome. Trip information will be available on our website at the link below. For registration contact the excursion coordinator. 1-13
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 60 miles. 
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Sturdy shoes and long pants required. No shorts or tennis shoes. All cars must be pre-registered prior to arrival.
The event is sponsored by Railroad Partners, Inc.. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
The price of the trip is $40. Price includes railroad fees, and does not include a historic trolley tour of Rio Grande City, which will be available for $10.00 per person.

Contact:	Leland Stewart 10057 Palomino Canyon Converse, Texas 78109
Phone:	(210) 945-9268
E-Mail:
Website:	http://www.railroadpartners.com
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Pacific Railcar Operators is pleased to sponsor a NARROW GAUGE excursion on the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. This scenic and mountainous track is located in the Sierra Mountains, approximately 12 miles north of Oakhurst, CA. Departing the depot, we will wind down a steep grade (prevailing grade approx. 4 1/2 % with very short sections up to approx. 8%) through forested curves to the bottom where we reverse direction on Lewis Creek Canyon Loop (balloon track) for the return uphill. Due to an elevation of just under 5000 ft., the weather may provide us snow, rain, pleasant early spring warmth or anything in between. We will make numerous round trips of 4 miles each.
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Railcar in excellent mechanical condition (especially the brakes.) Ankle High Boots required. Use of Seat Belts encouraged.
The event is sponsored by Pacific Railcar Operators. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional club requirements: P.R.O. General Order #4. P.R.O. membership encouraged, but not required.
Additional information: For further details or lodging information, please contact me by email or phone. To sign up, please mail check made out to P.R.O. in amount of $65.00 with a L.S.A.S.E.
The price of the trip is $65. Price includes Railroad fee only.

Contact:	Excursion Coordinator - Bill Rust P.O. Box 7055 Halcyon, California 93421
Phone:	805-440-6567
E-Mail:
Website:	http://www.pro-online.org
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Pacific Railcar Operators is pleased to sponsor a NARROW GAUGE excursion on the Pacific Coast Railroad. This railroad is a 2 mile loop located on the historic Santa Margarita Ranch in Santa Margarita, CA. We will make numerous round trips of 2 miles each.
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Ankle High Boots required. Use of Seat Belts encouraged.
The event is sponsored by Pacific Railcar Operators. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional club requirements: P.R.O. General Order #4. P.R.O. membership encouraged, but not required.
Additional information: For further details or lodging information, please contact me by email or phone. To sign up, please mail check made out to P.R.O. in amount of $40.00 with a L.S.A.S.E.
The price of the trip is $40. Price includes Railroad Fee only.

Contact:	Excursion Coordinator - Bill Rust P.O. Box 7055 Halcyon, California 93421
Phone:	805-440-6567
E-Mail:
Website:	http://www.pro-online.org
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Come join us on our sixth excursion across Central Georgia. Beautiful agricultural country, with stands of pecan. We also cross three major rivers. Saturday, we travel east from Pitts to Alamo and return. Sunday, it's west from Pitts to Plains, home of former President Jimmy Carter. Complete details and the registration form are on the website when you click the link below. 1-13
We will set on at Pitts. 
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 250 miles. This ride is limited to 35 cars.
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: All operators and passengers must wear a REFLECTORIZED safety vest or shirt while on railroad property. All cars will be inspected.
The event is sponsored by Atlenta Railcar Trensportation, LLC. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
The price of the trip is $170. 

Contact:	Bobby Moreman 3520 Cold Springs Lane Chamblee, Georgia 30341
Phone:	(770) 457-6212 or (770)851-5665 (mobile)
E-Mail:
Website:	http://salembranch.nfshost.com/motorcar/hog/index.html
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We will set on at various locations.. 
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 1,400 miles. 
The event is sponsored by Motorcar Operators West & Pacific Railcar Operators. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Each day will be $120, except Creede, which is $150, and the Copper Basin, $100. Checks for the PRO portion of the tour should be made Payable to PRO, and forwarded to Dave McClain.
Event Coordinator: Dan Berg and Dave McClain

Contact:	Dave McClain 22850 Placer Hills Rd. Colfax, California 95713
Phone:	(530) 908-8296
Website:	http://www.pro-online.org

This is a spectacular spring rail tour on the Grand Canyon Railway. Motorcar operators and guests are invited to spend three days and two nights exploring the railroad and the Grand Canyon National Park. Motorcar set on is scheduled for Monday afternoon, April 19, 2010 between 3 PM and 6 PM. Beginning on Tuesday, April 20 the excursion will travel sixty four miles to the Grand Canyon by rail, explore the South Rim on Wednesday, April 21 and return to Williams on Thursday, April 22. The excursion is a portion of the 2010 Southwest Rail Tour.
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Safety vests, work boots, long pants and safety glasses are mandatory. No pets allowed.
The event is sponsored by Motorcar Operators West. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional club requirements: Motorcar Operators West membership is not required.
Additional information: Maswik Lodge rooms have been reserved with Xanterra South Rim LLC and rooms can be viewed on their website at http://www.grandcanyonlodges.com/grand-canyon-maswik-lodge-412.html. Maswik Lodge South economy rooms with two double queen beds for two nights plus the GCRY fee is $450. The Maswik Lodge North premium rooms with double queen beds for two nights plus the GCRY fee is $620
Because rooms are in great demand for the upcoming tourist season, deadline for payment is February 1, 2010. Make checks payable to Motorcar Operators West and mail to Dan Berg.

Contact:	Dan Berg 2017 Mule Creek Road Las Vegas, Nevada 89134
Phone:	(702) 341-8617
E-Mail:
Website:	http://www.mowonline.org/index.htm
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We will travel round trip from Hayden to Florence and return.
We will set on at Hayden. 
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 100 miles. 
The event is sponsored by Pacific Railcar Operators. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Following the Copper Basin Railway, we will move to Stafford, AZ (132 miles) for seton on Sunday, April 25th.
The price of the trip is $100. 

Contact:	Dave McClain 22850 Placer Hills Rd. Colfax, California 95713
Phone:	(530) 908-8296
Website:	http://www.pro-online.org
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On Monday, we'll run Safford to Miami, then tie up and secure the cars at the Arizona Eastern shops. There is a possibility of a mine tour. Tuesday, we return to Safford and tie up.
On Wednesday, we run Safford to Bowie and return, and then set off.
We will set on at Safford. 
The event is sponsored by Pacific Railcar Operators. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Price for this run is $120 per day. Following the run, the tour moves to Duncan (70 miles).

Contact:	Dave McClain 22850 Placer Hills Rd. Colfax, California 95713
Phone:	(530) 908-8296
Website:	http://www.pro-online.org
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We will travel from Duncan north to Clinton, then south to Lordsburg, NM, and return to Clinton for set off.
The event is sponsored by Pacific Railcar Operators. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Following this run, we will move to Hobbs, NM (40 miles) for a Saturday afternoon set on.
The price of the trip is $120. 

Contact:	Dave McClain 22850 Placer Hills Rd. Colfax, California 95713
Phone:	(530) 908-8296
Website:	http://www.pro-online.org
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On Sunday, we will run the south end of the Texas-New Mexico Railroad, tying up at Hobbs for the night. The next day, Monday, we will run the north end and return to Hobbs for set off.
We will set on at Hobbs. 
The event is sponsored by Pacific Railcar Operators. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Following set off, we will travel to Doud, TX, near Lubbock (105 miles).

Contact:	Dave McClain 22850 Placer Hills Rd. Colfax, California 95713
Phone:	(530) 908-8296
Website:	http://www.pro-online.org
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On Tuesday, we'll travel from Doud to Whiteface, back to the BNSF, and tie up at Doud for the night. On Wednesday, we'll cover the line from Doud to Seagraves and set off. It is approximately an 80 mild drive from Doud to Dimmitt. On Thursday, we set on at Dimmitt, travel to Plainview, and return for set off.
We will set on at Doud and Dimmitt. 
The event is sponsored by Pacific Railcar Operators. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Friday, May 7th is a travel day to Alamosa, CO (375 miles). On Saturday, we rest, relax and repair, and set on at Alamosa.

Contact:	Dave McClain 22850 Placer Hills Rd. Colfax, California 95713
Phone:	(530) 908-8296
Website:	http://www.pro-online.org
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On Sunday, we'll cover the railroad from Alamosa to Walsenburg and Alamosa to La Veta Pass. We'll tie up for the night in Alamosa. Monday, we'll be go from Alamosa to Antonito and back to Alamosa. Then on to Monte Vista and return for set off.
We will set on at Alamosa. 
The event is sponsored by Pacific Railcar Operators. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.

Contact:	Dave McClain 22850 Placer Hills Rd. Colfax, California 95713
Phone:	(530) 908-8296
Website:	http://www.pro-online.org
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The event is sponsored by Pacific Railcar Operators. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
The price of the trip is $150. 

Contact:	Dave McClain 22850 Placer Hills Rd. Colfax, California 95713
Phone:	(530) 908-8296
Website:	http://www.pro-online.org

We're pleased to announce two, round-trip excursions over the North Shore Scenic Railroad along the Lake Superior shore, between Two Harbors and Duluth, MN; one on Saturday afternoon/evening, July 10th, and a second trip on Sunday morning, July 11th. You have the option to travel Saturday, Sunday, or both days. Saturday morning, we will display our cars for 2 hours as part of the Two Harbors Heritage Festival, then depart at noon and travel approximately 52 miles round-trip between Two Harbors & Duluth. Upon arrival in Duluth, we will have refreshment and free time to tour the museum, shop area, and gift shop. Later, we will proceed to the Canal Park area for dinner (on your own).We plan to return at dusk, with night operation a possibility. Our Sunday trip will cover the same route, with coffee & rolls at the midpoint in Duluth, returning to Two Harbors around 1:00 pm. 1-07, updated 1-22
We will set on at the historic DM&IR station, adjacent to the ore docks in Two Harbors.. 
This ride is limited to 25 cars.
The event is sponsored by North Central Railcard, Ltd.. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: The excursion fee is $70.00 per car for 1 day, or $100.00 per car if you sign up for both days. Your payment includes the railroad fee, refreshments, museum & shop admission, gratuities and other related excursion expenses. Complete details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee.

Contact:	Michael P. Ford 7712 Carpenter Court Plainfield, Indiana 46168-8035
Phone:	(317) 389-9320
E-Mail:
Website:	http://www.whrc-wi.org/ncr/
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Join this one-day motor car excursion over a portion of the Northern Plains Railroad Company between Fordville and Devils Lakeson Tuesday, July 10th. This is a first time excursion on this railroad.
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Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 110 miles. This ride is limited to 25 cars.
The event is sponsored by North Central Railcard, Ltd.. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Complete details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee. To register for the excursion, send a check for $85.00 (payable to North Central Railcars, Ltd.) to Michael P. Ford.
The price of the trip is $85. Price includes railroad fee, insurance, gratuities, and other excursion related expenses.

Contact:	Michael P. Ford 7712 Carpenter Court Plainfield, Indiana 46168-8035
Phone:	(317) 389-9320
E-Mail:
Website:	http://www.whrc-wi.org/ncr/

This is a two-day motor car excursion over a portion of the Dakota, Missouri Valley and Western Railroad (DMVR). On Thursday, we will run approximately 130 round trip miles between Raymond, MT and Crosby, ND. On Friday, we will run approximately 60 round-trip miles between Raymond, MT and Whitetail, MT. This will allow an early set-off for those who will be heading on to Regina, SK.
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We will set on at Raymond, MT. 
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: If you plan on attending, make your hotel reservations at the Sherwood Inn, Plentywood, MT (406-765-2810) as this is only 8 miles south of Raymond, MT. Complete details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee. To register for the excursion, send a check for $125 (payable to North Central Railcars, Ltd.) to Michael P. Ford
The price of the trip is $125. Price includes railroad fee, insurance, gratuity, and other excursion related expenses.

Contact:	Michael P. Ford 7712 Carpenter Court Plainfield, Indiana 46168-8035
Phone:	(317) 389-9320
E-Mail:
Website:	http://www.whrc-wi.org/ncr/

Join a one-day motor car excursion over a portion of the Last Mountain Railway, Ltd (ex-CN Craik Subdivision) between Condie and Aylesbury, SK. The trip is through the beautiful Qu’appelle Valley area northwest of Regina. This is a first time excursion on this railroad. 1-16
We will set on at Condie, SK. 
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 120 miles. This ride is limited to 25 cars.
The event is sponsored by North Central Railcars, Ltd.. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: 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. To register for the excursion, send a check for $85 (payable to North Central Railcars, Ltd.) to, or request registration materials from, Michael P. Ford
The price of the trip is $85. Price includes railroad fee, insurance, and other excursion related expenses.

Contact:	Michael P. Ford 7712 Carpenter Court Plainfield, Indiana 46168-8035
Phone:	(317) 389-9320
E-Mail:
Website:	http://www.whrc-wi.org/ncr/

Come along for a two day motor car excursion on the Great Sandhills Railway in the rolling hills of southern Saskatchewan near Swift Current. The trip will cover the former CP Empress and Burstall subdivisions between Mayne (just west of Swift Current) and Burstall, SK. This is a new railroad for NARCOA.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 260 miles. This ride is limited to 25 cars.
The event is sponsored by North Central Railcars, Ltd.. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: 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. Registration materials and complete trip details, itinerary, and maps will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee. To register, send a check for $225 (USD) (payable to North Central Railcars) to, or request registration materials from, Michael P. Ford
The price of the trip is $225. Price includes railroad fee, bus transportation between Burstall and Leader, Sandhills tour, evening barbeque, and other related excursion costs, and does not include Overnight accommodations in Leader, SK (night of July 19), which are being arranged by the railroad, will be an additional cost to be paid by each participant, estimated to be approximately $80.00.

Contact:	Michael P. Ford 7712 Carpenter Court Plainfield, Indiana 46168-8035
Phone:	(317) 389-9320
E-Mail:
Website:	http://www.whrc-wi.org/ncr/

This is a 3-day motor car excursion on the Great Western Railway in the rolling hills of southern Saskatchewan. The trip will run between Assiniboia and Consul. 1-16
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 360 miles. This ride is limited to 25 cars.
The event is sponsored by North Central Railcars, Ltd.. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Canadian participants may pay in local currency at the beginning of the excursion, but do need to register for the trips in advance. Registration materials, complete trip details, itinerary, and maps will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee. To register, send a check for $300 (USD) (payable to North Central Railcars) to, or request registration materials from, Michael P. Ford.
The price of the trip is $300. Price includes railroad fee, insurance, gratuities, and miscellaneous excursion costs, and does not include lodging. Participants will need to make their own lodging arrangements in Shaunavon, SK (nights of July 21 & 22, 2010). For those interested in making the trip, please contact the excursion coordinator for a list of potential hotels. Lodging is limited, so please reserve rooms early if you plan to attend.

Contact:	Michael P. Ford 7712 Carpenter Court Plainfield, Indiana 46168-8035
Phone:	(317) 389-9320
E-Mail:
Website:	http://www.whrc-wi.org/ncr/

This is a 4 day motorcar excursion Set on is Friday afternoon August 20th in Silverton. We plan to do a 12 mile round trip Elk Park turn on Friday afternoon. Saturday, Sunday and Monday, participants will travel approximately 56 round-trip miles per day against the current of traffic between Silverton and Rockwood Setoff is planned for mid-afternoon on Monday, August 23rd.
We will be meeting the historic steam power of the D&SNGRR as well as Rio Grande 315, Eureka and Palisades #4 and RGS Motor #5 as we travel the Animas Canyon and the spectacular “High-Line”. There will be a freight extra pulled by 315 as well as several other special trains during this event. This is probably the most ambitious Railfest the D&S has ever hosted. The NARCOA operating schedule should allow you to see all of the visiting equipment and special consists as well as allowing you to attend the President’s reception and watch the “Parade of Trains” at the Depot in Durango on Saturday evening.
This run will be immediately followed by a run on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad to be held August 24-27 coordinated by Jim McKeel in conjunction with the C&TSRR 40th Birthday Celebration. 2-7
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 180 miles. This ride is limited to 20 cars.
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: This is a NO SMOKING event. Experienced, alert operators and excellent motorcar mechanical condition please. Spark arresters and wheel chock chains required. Most of this excursion we will be operating on a “zero minute” breakdown rule. There will be no
The event is sponsored by Rocky Mountain Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Cut off date for signing up is Friday, July 9, 2010. To sign up, send a check for $370.00 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) to

Contact:	Phillip Walters 6137 Road 46 Mancos, Colorado 81328
Phone:	(970) 533-7177
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This is a 3-day motor car excursion over a portion of the Great Lakes Central Railroad (ex- Tuscola & Saginaw Bay Railway), beginning with set-on Thursday evening, August 26th, and followed by the excursion on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 27-29, 2010. Participants will travel in the beautiful northwestern portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The trip will start in Cadillac. We will run the line to Petoskey on Friday, Petoskey to Traverse City on Saturday, and Traverse City to Cadillac on Sunday.
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We will set on at Cadillac. 
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 238 miles. This ride is limited to 30 cars.
The event is sponsored by Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc.. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: To register, send a check for $450.00 (payable to Great Lakes Rail Cars) to Michael Ford at the address below.
The price of the trip is $450. Price includes all railroad fees, very nice overnight hotel accommodations in both Traverse City and Petoskey, MI; deluxe continental breakfast on Saturday & Sunday morning, transportation to/from the hotel in both Traverse City & Petoskey, and other related excursion costs.

Contact:	Michael P. Ford 7712 Carpenter Court Plainfield, Indiana 46168-8035
Phone:	(317) 839-9320
E-Mail: