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Calendar last updated
April 24, 2010
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9/4/2010 |
Dakota, Missouri Valley, & Western (North Dakota/South Dakota)
We will ride Saturday and Sunday out of Wishek, ND, The first day will take us North and West to McKenzie, ND and back where we will leave the cars on the track overnight. The second day will take us east to Kulm, ND and return to Wishek where we will then set off and transport our cars to Britton, SD for a late afternoon set on and evening run to Genneso Jct and back to Britton where we will leave our cars on track overnight. Monday we will run to near Aberdeen, SD before returning to Britton for setoff and a early afternoon departure for home.
We will set on at Centennial St. in Wishek at 6:30am. Departure is scheduled for 8:00am.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 360 miles.
Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions:
The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Motel in Wishek - Wishek Motel 701-452-4223 ; Motels in Britton - Sunset Motel of Britton - www.sunsetmotelbritton.com (605) 448-2205; Britton Northern Lights Inn - www.northernlightsinn.net (605) 448-2438
The price of the trip is $90. Price includes Ride fees for all 3 days, and does not include Meals and motels.
Event Coordinator: Dave Voeltz
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9/11/2010 |
South Branch Valley Railroad (West Virginia)
Petersburg WV to Greenspring WV and return.
We will travel the entire line passing through the Famous Trough to see the bald eagles, We will pass the Potomac Eagle Scenic train, Towns traveled through will be Pertersburg, Moorefield, Romney, and Greenspring.Great scenery! 2-17
We will set on at Petersburg WV at 6:30AM-? . Departure is scheduled for 8:00AM.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 102 miles. This ride is limited to 40 cars.
Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions: Must have all FRA and NARCOA certifications
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 $65. Price includes Excursion and associated costs, Porta johns at set-on and Our Comfort Car(Pottycar).
Event Coordinator: John Gonder, Paul Rujak, Chuck Badger
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9/11/2010 |
New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway, Utica Branch (New York)
Participants will travel between Sherburne and Utica. We will be stopping at convenient locations for bathroom breaks. We will also stop at a convenient location for lunch on your own. 2-28
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 84 miles. This ride is limited to 40 cars.
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Operators and riders under 18 are not permitted by the railroad.
The event is sponsored by Volunteer Railroaders Association. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: This is a non-mentoring run. 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 three full years. You can also sign up and pay for the trip with a major credit card via our website at the link below.
The price of the trip is $80. Price includes the railroad's per=car fee.
Event Coordinator: EC Smith and Chris Vitz.
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Volunteeer Railroaders Association
80 Royal Ave.
Hawthorne, New Jersey 07506 |
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9/12/2010 |
Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad (New York)
Participants will travel between Cooperstown Junction and Cooperstown. Lunch will be on your own in downtown Cooperstown. Ample time will be provided for a lunch break and a visit to the Baseball Hall of Fame. We will be stopping at convenient locations for bathroom breaks. 2-28
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 30 miles. This ride is limited to 25 cars.
The event is sponsored by Volunteer Railroaders Association. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Operators and riders under 18 are welcomed by the railroad. Mentoring will be permitted on this run via pre-arrangement. You can also sign up and pay for the trip with a major credit card via our website at the website below.
The price of the trip is $30.
Event Coordinator: K C Smith and Chris Vitz
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Volunteeer Railroaders Association
80 Royal Ave.
Hawthorne, New Jersey 07506 |
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(973 238-0555 |
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9/17/2010 - 9/19/2010 |
Heber Valley Railroad (Utah)
This is a three day excursion. Four runs are planed at 32 round trip miles each. 3-26
We will set on at Heber City.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 128 miles.
The event is sponsored by Rocky Mountain Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Send check to the address below. Poease contact us before August 15th. 10 car minimum.
The price of the trip is $95. Price does not include optional Saturday box lunch, $10.
Event Coordinator: EC in training: Brian Delaplaine, 303 589 7528. EC Lynn French, 970 921 7700
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Rocky Mountain Division
38692 Indian Head Lane
Crawford, Colorado 81415 |
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9/25/2010 - 9/26/2010 |
South Fork, Denver & Rio Grande 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 somewhere between 60 to 80 track miles during these dates, traveling from South Fork to Wasson Wye and return . You may run either or both days. 3-1
This ride is limited to 25 cars.
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Spark arrestors will be required. No Hi-Rails. No Smoking.
The event is sponsored by Rocky Mountain Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Checks should be made to "Rocky Mountain Division". Cost: $160 ($110 for paid RMD members) for the first day you run and $50 for a second day. Fee must be received by EC two weeks prior to the event.
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Philip Walters
P. o. bOX 57
Mancos, Colorado 81328 |
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(970) 533-7177 |
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9/25/2010 |
Appanoose County Railroad (Iowa)
This line runs between Centerville ans Albia over ex-BN, ex-RI, and ex-Wabash tracks. We will stop at the depot museum in Moravia for a barbecue lunch on the return trip from Albia. We will only ride the line once compeletely but may ride from Centerville to Moulton Jcyt. and return as time permits.
We will set on at APNC office - near the watertoower in SE Centerville at 6:30am. Departure is scheduled for 8:00am.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 70 miles.
Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions:
The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Motels in Centerville - Super 8 800-800-8000 and Motel 60 800-437-7271.
The price of the trip is $35. Price includes Ride fees, and does not include Lunch.
Event Coordinator: Dave Pratt & Carl Schneider
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9/25/2010 - 9/26/2010 |
West Virginia Central Railroad/Cass Scenic Railroad (West Virginia)
RUN FULL WITH WAITING LIST
Come ride the most scenic railroad south of the Canadian border. Travel West Virginia's ex CSX, B&O and Western Maryland Railroad through mountains and along streams on a railroad flanked by some of the best scenery in the east. On Saturday we will start at the former Western Maryland Depot in Elkins West Virginia and travel south to Spruce. At Spruce we will switch to the Cass Scenic Railroad's Spruce connector. We will travel the 1.5 mile track to Old Spruce where we will meet Cass Scenic Railroad's Bald Knob train coming off the mountain.
On Sunday we will travel north to Tygart Junction where the WVC interchanges with the P&LRR (formerly CSX's Cowin sub).
We will set on at Elkins WV at 6:00. Departure is scheduled for 8:00.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 180 miles. This ride is limited to 40 cars.
The event is sponsored by Appalachian Rail Excursions, LLC. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional club requirements: over the ankle work type boots while on railroad property
The price of the trip is $150. Price includes All railroad fees, and does not include Box lunch or buffet.
Event Coordinator: Paul S. Rujak
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10/1/2010 - 10/3/2010 |
Black Hills Central Railroad (South Dakota)
The Black Hills Central is a tiny remnant of the extensive railroad network that existed in South Dakota during the boom days. 4-4-0's paced themselves up the 4 to 6% grade of Tin Mill Hill out of Hill City on the way to Oblivion.
So operators, beware. How often can we do a 4-6% grade on most motorcar excursions?
This is a great little railroad for a evening trip too. Curves, hardwood and pine forests and a twisty rural country road that we must cross several times. This railroad demands safety at all crossings!
The railroad in Oct will be running just one train per day.
Scheduling of runs will be done as soon as we hit a minimum of 15 motorcars. 2-07
We will set on at Hill City BHCRR yards, near the engine shops..
The event is sponsored by Rocky Mountain Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: This year there will be a BHCRR sponsored raffle for all ride participants on Saturday AM. Prizes will include a pair of train tickets and other memorabilia from the 1880 TRAIN. Holiday Inn Express is right next to the railroad within walking distance.
And many restaurants as well. And there are many campsites around Hill City.
The price of the trip is $60. Price does not include Meals and lodging, and the price of the Saturday night Barbque, which is $8.00,.
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10/2/2010 - 10/3/2010 |
New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad, Southern Division (New Jersey/New York)
This is a 2-day run over the NYS&W Southern Division. On Saturday the participants will travel approximately 100 round-trip miles between Riverdale, NJ and Warwick, NY. On Sunday we will run approximately 60 round-trip miles between Riverdale, NJ and North Bergen, NJ.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 160 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 information: This is a non-mentoring run. 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 three full years. 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. Price does not include Lunch, which will be on your own at a sit down restaurant or deli on Saturday, On Sunday we are planning on a deli sandwich lunch for an additional $9.00 per person.
Event Coordinator: KC Smith and Chris Vitz
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Volunteeer Railroaders Association
80 Royal Ave.
Hawthorne, New Jersey 07506 |
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(973 238-0555 |
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10/2/2010 - 10/2/2010 |
Sierra Railroad (California)
This run has been canceled due to a conflict with Jamestown State Park - Steam up.
We will try to reschedule for 2011
We will set on at Oakdale at 0700. Departure is scheduled for 0900.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 82 miles. This ride is limited to 25 cars.
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Seat belts and mobile radio recommended, but not required.
The event is sponsored by www.southwest-railcar.org. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Lunch is sometimes available at the Jamestown Railroad Museum.
The price of the trip is $150. Price includes Run fee donation, and does not include Fuel, meals or lodging.
Event Coordinator: Tom Phair
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10/9/2010 |
Wellsboro & Corning Railroad (Pennsylvania/New York)
Ride the Wellsboro & Corning Railroad from Wellsboro, PA to Gang Mills, NY and back. Former New York Central. Note: All CPE rides are rain or shine. No cancellations due to weather. Send check to: Central PA Excursions, PO Box 145, White Deer, PA 17887. Questions: (570) 538-9050 or email firefighter5@jlink.net.
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.
The price of the trip is $55.
Event Coordinator: Larry Maynard
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10/9/2010 |
Iowa River Railroad (Iowa)
We will ride thie ex-M&StL line twice during the day. The ride north goes past of the ethanol plant near Steamboat Rock. We will run south into Marshalltown. We will stop in Eldora for lunch between trips.
We will set on at N. of the 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:
The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Motels in Eldora - Eldora Moptel and the Village Motel. Both can be called at 641-858-3312.
The price of the trip is $45. Price includes Ride fees.
Event Coordinator: Dave Pratt & Carl Schneider
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10/9/2010 - 10/10/2010 |
Kelowna Pacific Railway (British Columbia)
We'll travel through the heart of the beautiful Okanagan Valley between Kelowna and Kamloops in British Columbia, Canada. KPR is owned by KnightHawk Rail Ltd and operates 104 miles of ex-Canadian Pacific tracks.
Saturday participants will travel the KPR south from Vernon along glacial lakes Kalamalka, Wood and Ellison to near Kelowna and return. Time and conditions permitting, we will also do as much of the Lumby branch as possible. We will overnight in Vernon.
Sunday the excursion will travel the KPR north from Vernon toward Campbell Creek where the KPR connects with the Canadian Pacific Ry via Monte Lake through mountains and forests.
Make checks payable to PRO, but mail them to EC Bill Taylor, 917 Parkview Way, Missoula, MT 59803 See you in B.C.
We will set on at Friday afternoon, October 8th, in Vernon, BC.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 200 miles.
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Those needing mentoring must contact the EC’s in advance.
The event is sponsored by Pacific Railcar Operators. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Note: U.S. Participants will need to provide appropriate documentation (passports) for themselves and ownership papers for their vehicles at the US/Canadian border.
Make checks payable to PRO>
. Information packets with set on info, maps, and lodging specifics will be sent upon payment of the excursion fee. No reservations accepted without payment. Fees are non-refundable after September 20th.
The price of the trip is $235. Price does not include Lodging.
Event Coordinator: Bill Taylor and Terry Wade
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Bill Taylor
917 Parkview Way
Missoula, Montana 59803 |
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10/9/2010 - 10/9/2010 |
Eagle Mountain Railroad (California)
From Kaiser Mine approximately 21 miles each way. Two runs planned for the day for a total of 84 miles
We will set on at Near Kaiser Mine at TBA.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 84 miles.
The event is sponsored by Southwest Railcar Limited. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Located approximately 80 east of Palm Springs, CA
Contact EC via email
The price of the trip is $135. Price includes Run fee, and does not include food, lodging or fuel.
Event Coordinator: Wayne Parson
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10/16/2010 |
Whitewater Valley Railroad (Indiana)
Come and experience beautiful fall scenery from Connersville to Metamora along the former Whitewater Canal. There will be a stop in the historic canal town of Metamora. Andy Sargent Andy Sargent at 812-591-3345
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 55 miles.
The event is sponsored by Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc.. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
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Andy Sargent |
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812 591-3345 before 9:00 pm |
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10/16/2010 - 10/16/2010 |
Skunk Train - Mendocino County (California)
One day run through the redwoods along the Noyo River from Willits, CA to Fort Bragg, CA and return same day. Approximately 39 miles each way.
We will set on at Willts, CA - see note below at 0700. Departure is scheduled for 0900.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 78 miles. This ride is limited to 25 cars.
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Seat belts and mobile radio recommended, but not required.
NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: set-on available 5-7 on Friday afternoon and 7-8:30 Saturday morning.
All motorcars operating on Skunk Train tracks must be equipped with a
muffler. Noise abatement is a condition of operating required by the
railroad management. We have been given instruction by railroad management
that all motorcars will make no more noise than a standard MT-19 or MT-14.
Operators attention is drawn to the NARCOA Rulebook Introduction that reads
"The railroads on which we operate may impose their own operating rules
and/or mechanical standards.
The price of the trip is $150. Price includes Run fee donation. 2 boxed lunches and soft drink per motorcar. Additional lunches $10.00 each, and does not include Fuel, lodging.
Event Coordinator: Tom Phair
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10/23/2010 |
Buffalo & Pittsburgh Laurel Sub Divisio FULL/WAITING LIST (Pennsylvania)
Round trip from Brookville PA to Driftwood Pa. Welded rail, wildlife including Bear, Elk, Deer,Great mountain railroading with Pristine wilderness scenery and some city scenery. Set-on location is at Brookville Equipment. This is a locomotive manufacturing facility. We will also pass through B&P's engine facilities.
We will set on at Brookville Equipment , Brookville PA.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 120 miles. This ride is limited to 40 cars.
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Experienced operators only, No mentoring on this trip.
The event is sponsored by Appalachian Rail Excursions LL and Northern Central Railcar Assn.. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional club requirements: Two way Narcoa capable radios recommended.
Additional information: All persons will have and use at all times: safety vest, safety glasses with side shields or shatterproof glasses with side shields, over the ankle hard soled work boots, long pants. NO EXCEPTIONS if you can't comply you Will be set off and sent home!!
The price of the trip is $135. Price includes RR Fees, porta -johns, NARCOA insurance, Our man hours.(free).
Event Coordinator: John Gonder, Gary Shrey, Dale Steiner, Chuck Badger, Paul Rujak, Dean Grote
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10/23/2010 |
St. Croix Rairoad (Minnesota)
We will ride from North Branch to Hinkley and return to North Branch ofr lunch. We will make a second trip after lunch.
We will set on at 1 block north of the Hwy 95 and Forest Ave intersection at 7:00. Departure is scheduled for 8:30.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 60 miles.
Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions:
The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Motels in North Branch:
Budget Host - 651-277-8000
Americinn - 651 674 8627
The price of the trip is $40. Price includes Ride fee, and does not include Lunch.
Event Coordinator: Dave Pratt & Carl Schneider
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10/30/2010 - 10/31/2010 |
Northern Central & Stewartstown (Pennsylvania)
HALLOWEEN EXCURSION
Northern Central & Stewartstown RR's
Saturday & Sunday October 30 & 31, 2010
The annual Halloween excursion of the Northern Central Railcar Assoc. will be held on Saturday & Sunday Oct. 30 & 31. We will travel the Stewartstown RR in the morning each day and the Northern Central RR in the afternoon. Set-on for the morning trip will be 9AM in New Freedom, PA. The afternoon trip will set-on at 3PM at the same location. The Saturday afternoon/evening trip will include night running and a cookout in Howard Tunnel. Cars can remain on the tracks between trips and overnight. This event is sponsored by the Northern Central Railcar Association. This is a NARCOA excursion. Price is $45 for one or both days. No charge for current NCRA members. This was included in the membership. Approximate total round trip miles each day will be 49.
Send to: NCRA, 54 Adams Road, New Freedom, PA 17349
Make checks payable to: NCRA
Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions:
NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
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10/30/2010 |
Capitol Metro Transportation (Texas)
Railroad Partners, Inc. is pleased to sponsor a motorcar excursion over the ex SP Llano branch. This is a scenic stretch of track which parallels the Llano River and crosses the Colorado River on Lake LBJ. There will be abundant wildlife and open range vistas. Participants will travel from Llano through Kingsland to Scobey Spur.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 54 miles.
Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions:
The event is sponsored by Railroad Partners, Inc.. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: For trip details or lodging information, contact Excursion Coordinator
The price of the trip is $40.
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11/6/2010 - 11/7/2010 |
Annual Snowflake Run (Rhode Island)
On the schedule for planning purposes. This run's location has not yet been announced, but it normally takes place someplace in the vast Northeast. We'll let you know.
The event is sponsored by NERCA. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
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Warren Riccitelli |
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11/13/2010 - 11/14/2010 |
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (North Carolina)
ED KIMBALL
Memorial Run & Open House
We’ll ride a good portion of the GSMR and have a big open house/BBQ at my shop like we used to have many years back. Open house will be on the afternoon of the 13th and the run will be on the 14th. We’ll be honoring and thinking about ED both days.
More details to follow……. I’m still working out the plans for something we’ve never done on this RR before. I just wanted you to mark your calendars for this event. There will be no New Years run this year so this is the last time you can run on the GSMR in 2010.
I know this run will sell out fast so sign up today.
NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
The price of the trip is $110.
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Tom Falicon
1227 Sawmill Creek Road
Byson City, North Carolina 28713 |
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(828) 488-8063 |
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11/27/2010 - 11/27/2010 |
Skunk Train - Mendocino County (California)
One day run through the redwoods along the Noyo River from Willits, CA to Fort Bragg, CA and return same day. Approximately 39 miles each way.
We will set on at Willts, CA - see note below at 0700. Departure is scheduled for 0900.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 78 miles. This ride is limited to 25 cars.
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Seat belts and mobile radio recommended, but not required.
The event is sponsored by Southwest Railcar Limited. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Set-on also available Friday afternoon 1700-1900 and 0700-0830 Saturday morning.
All motorcars operating on Skunk Train tracks must be equipped with a
muffler. Noise abatement is a condition of operating required by the
railroad management. We have been given instruction by railroad management
that all motorcars will make no more noise than a standard MT-19 or MT-14.
Operators attention is drawn to the NARCOA Rulebook Introduction that reads
"The railroads on which we operate may impose their own operating rules
and/or mechanical standards.
The price of the trip is $150. Price includes Run fee donation. Box lunch and soda/water for 2 per motorcar. Additional lunches $10.00 each, and does not include Fuel, lodging.
Event Coordinator: Tom Phair
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