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The following is a list of upcoming "Speeder" events in North America and Australia. We have made every effort to insure accuracy, but mistakes do happen, so we will not be held responsible for errors or omissions.
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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Calendar last updated
July 31, 2011
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10/22/2011 |
Capital Metro transportation (Texas)
Join this fall run over the former SP Llano branch. This is a scenic stretch of tracks which parallels the Llano River and crosss 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. If time permits we will make a second trip to Kingsland.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 54 miles.
Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions:
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Mentoring by permission.
The event is sponsored by Railroad partners, Inc.. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
The price of the trip is $40.
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11/12/2011 |
Blacklands railroad (Texas)
This is a one-day run on the Blacklands railroad, a former Missouri Pacific line. We will make at least two round-trip runs between Henderson and Overton, With a third possible if time permits.
We will set on at Henderson.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 56 miles.
Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions:
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Sturdy shoes and long pants required. No short certain issues. All cars must be preregistered prior to arrival. Mentoring by permission.
The event is sponsored by Railroad partners, Inc.. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
The price of the trip is $20. Price includes All railroad fees.
Event Coordinator: Leland Stuart
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11/13/2011 |
Blacklands Railroad (Texas)
This is a one-day run on the Blacklands Railroad, which is a former cotton belt line. Will travel between Winfield and Commerce.
We will set on at Winfield, Texas.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 125 miles.
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Sturdy shoes and long pants required. No shorts or 10 issues. All cars must be preregistered. Experienced operators only, mentoring by permission only.
NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
The price of the trip is $80.
Event Coordinator: Leland Stewart
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5/26/2012 - 5/27/2012 |
Nebraska Northeastern Railroad (Nebraska)
We are hosting a 2-day ride on the Nebraska Northeastern Railroad with our base of operations at Osmond, NE. This is a 2-day excursion on the former BNSF line between Jackson and O'Neill. On Saturday we will ride from Osmond west to O'Neill with a lunch stop in Page. On Sunday we will travel east from Osmond to Jackson with a break on the way out and lunch stop on the way back at Laurel. There is a possibility of set on Friday evening for early arrivals. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 230 miles. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Motels: Hill St. Inn in Osmond 402-748-3133 (waiting list), Cedar Motel in Randolph 402-337-0500 or numerous motels in Norfolk. Make reservations early as these are small motels with limited rooms. Information pac ket is available from Dave Voeltz.
We will set on at NENE office by the elevator in Osmond at 6:30am. Departure is scheduled for 8:00am.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 120 miles.
Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions:
The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Additional information: Motels: Hill St. Inn in Osmond 402-748-3133 (waiting list), Cedar Motel in Randolph 402-337-0500 or numerous motels in Norfolk. Make reservations early as these are small motels with limited rooms.
The price of the trip is $60. Price includes Ride fee, and does not include Meals and motels.
Event Coordinator: Dave Voeltz
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6/9/2012 - 6/11/2012 |
San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad (Colorado)
Set on and safety inspections begin at 9AM in the vicinity of the depot. Departure time TBD. We will travel west to Monte Vista and beyond to Del Norte if track is open. We will break for lunch at Monte Vista on the outbound or inbound leg as conditions allow returning to Alamosa for the night. Round trip miles this day will be 35-60. Speeders to be used on the LaVeta Pass run of the 10th must participate in this run in order to satisfy SL&RG personnel that all speeders are tuned for high altitude running.
Sunday June 10 W e depart for LaVeta at 7AM ; take the siding at Fir (top of the pass) until the Eastbound and Westbound passenger trains pass then continue to LaVeta where we turn our speeders and take a short break. Then we head for Alamosa again taking the siding at Fir to allow the passenger trains to pass. Fir is an excellent location to get some steam train photos as the eastbound train climbs to the Pass. Carrying a lunch to eat along the way or during the break at Fir is suggested.
Monday June 11 We depart Alamosa at 6:30AM by speeder for Antonito where we board a bus and travel to Chama, NM to catch the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Narrow Gauge RR steam train back to Antonito arriving about 5:30PM then return by speeder to Alamosa where we set-off.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 240 miles. This ride is limited to 30 cars.
Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions:
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: Spark arrestors
The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Lodging: Alamosa , Colorado : http://www.alamosa.org/
Payment may be made with check, money order or Credit Card. Checks or money orders should be made payable to First Iowa Division and mailed to Len Jones. For those wishing to pay by credit card please notify Len Jones and an invoice will be emailed to you from PayPal. A 3% surcharge to cover the Pay Pal fees will be included in your invoice total. Just follow the easy instructions to make your payment. You do not need to have a PayPal account to use this feature.
The price of the trip is $274. Price includes ride fee, and does not include Melas, motel, C&TS ride fee.
Event Coordinator: Len Jones
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6/16/2012 - 6/17/2012 |
West Virginia Central Railroad (West Virginia)
Two day trip out of Elkins over and around Cheat Mountain WV Beautiful scenery and rivers. Aprox 140 miles over the two days.Pristine wilderness, very few crossings. Please go to the Appalachian rail Excursions Website listed below for full details.
We will set on at Elkins WV.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 140 miles. This ride is limited to 40 cars.
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: radio required /experienced operators only. No cars larger than an A-4
The event is sponsored by Appalachian Rail Excursions LLC. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional club requirements: yes/see website/over the ankle hard soled boots
Additional information: cars may have to turn on gravel crossings.
The price of the trip is $140. Price includes RR Fee and porta johns.
Event Coordinator: John Gonder, Chuck Badger,Harold Hinkle
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6/23/2012 |
Iowa River Railroad (Iowa)
The First Iowa Division will host a ride on this ex-M&StL line which runs from Marshalltown to Steamboat Rock, Iowa and north to Steamboat Rock and maybe farther depending on the storage of cars on the line. We plan on riding the line twice if time permits. This line has been put up for abandonment between Eldora and Marshalltown and has been embargoed so this may be the last opportunity to ride this scenic section of track. Cost of this ride is $45 per car. The set on time will be at 7:00am with an 8:00am departure. The set on location is at the only highway crossing in Union. Motels in Eldora are the Village Motel and the Eldora Motel . Both of these motels are small and now have the same owner but there is a limited number of rooms at each so make your reservations early. The motel number is (641-858-3312). Don Schoeb is the EC for this trip. Contact Carl Schneider at 515-967-5181 or e-mail motorcarl@mchsi.com for more information.
We will set on at Union, IA crossing at 7:00am. Departure is scheduled for 8:00am.
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 Eldora are the Village Motel and the Eldora Motel . Both of these motels are small and now have the same owner but there is a limited number of rooms at each so make your reservations early. The motel number is (641-858-3312).
The price of the trip is $45. Price includes Ride fee, and does not include Meals and motel.
Event Coordinator: Don Schoeb
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7/14/2012 - 7/15/2012 |
Minnesota Northern Railroad (Minnesota)
Saturday’s trip will be from St. Hilaire, MN to Roseau, MN and back and Sunday’s excursion will from Crookston to Shelly and back to Crookston before departing Crookston to Beltrami and back.
Saturday set on location will be at the . We will half way for a break and will continue on to Roseau, MN for lunch on your own. We will then turn our cars and return to St. Hilaire to set off and travel to Crookston for the next day.
Sunday we will set on at the Minnesota Northern’s Office on the 3rd Ave SW Crossing in Crookston. For those who didn't set on Saturday evening, set on begins at 6:30 am with an 8:00 am departure. We will depart Crookston and ride the line to Shelly and back. We will then depart Crookston and ride the line to Beltrami and back prior to set off.
We will set on at North side of the St. Hilaire elevator at 4th Street West, St. Hilaire, MN at 6:30am. Departure is scheduled for 8:00am.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 240 miles.
Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions:
The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Contact Dave Voeltz for an information packet
The price of the trip is $70. Price includes Ride fees for two days, and does not include Meals and motels.
Event Coordinator: Dave Voeltz
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8/11/2012 |
Iowa River Railroad (Iowa)
The First Iowa Division will host a ride on this ex-M&StL line which runs from Marshalltown to Steamboat Rock, Iowa and north to Steamboat Rock and maybe farther depending on the storage of cars on the line. We plan on riding the line twice if time permits. This line has been put up for abandonment between Eldora and Marshalltown and has been embargoed so this may be the last opportunity to ride this scenic section of track. Cost of this ride is $45 per car. The set on location is at the only highway crossing in Union. Motels in Eldora are the Village Motel and the Eldora Motel . Both of these motels are small and now have the same owner but there is a limited number of rooms at each so make your reservations early. The motel number is (641-858-3312).
We will set on at Union, IA crossing at 7:00am. Departure is scheduled for 8:00am.
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 Eldora are the Village Motel and the Eldora Motel . Both of these motels are small and now have the same owner but there is a limited number of rooms at each so make your reservations early. The motel number is (641-858-3312).
The price of the trip is $45. Price includes Ride fee, and does not include Meals and motel.
Event Coordinator: Don Schoeb
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9/22/2012 - 9/23/2012 |
West Virginia Railroad (West Virginia)
Two day trip over and around Cheat Mountain WV. Beautiful scenery and rivers. Mountain fall colors at their best. Stops at High falls on Saturday and Belington on Sunday. Please see Appalachian rail's website listed below for full details
We will set on at Elkins WV.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 140 miles. This ride is limited to 40 cars.
Equipment Restrictions/Requirements: radios required over the ankle hard soled shoes no cars larger than an A-4
The event is sponsored by Appalachian rail Excursions LLC. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional club requirements: yes see website
The price of the trip is $140. Price includes RR Fee and porta-johns.
Event Coordinator: John Gonder. Chuck badger, Harold Hinkle
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10/5/2012 - 10/6/2012 |
Black Hills Central Railroad (South Dakota)
This is a two day excursion on the former Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad line between Hill City and Keystone. We will have an evening run Friday and numerous round trips on Saturday. Set on begins at 4:00 pm on Friday near the engine house and at 6:30 am on Saturday for those arriving then. A full itinerary will be included in the registration packet. Pre-registration is required. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. Please contact Event Coordinator to register for the event and to get the information packet.
We will set on at Black Hills Central shops at 4:00pm. Departure is scheduled for 6:00pm.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 18 miles. This ride is limited to 24 cars.
Hyrails permitted with the following restrictions:
The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Motels: Super 8 605- 574-4141; Comfort Inn 605- 574-2100; Holiday Inn Express 605-574-4040.
The price of the trip is $60. Price includes Ride fee, and does not include Meals and motel.
Event Coordinator: Dave Voeltz
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