NCR 2010 Motorcar Excursion Schedule

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North Central Railcars, Ltd. is pleased to announce these motorcar excursions during the 2010 season. These will be very unique trips over some rare-mileage routes! There will be more trips posted as information becomes available.

All participants must operate in accordance with NARCOA Book of Rules No. 5, and all motorcars must be equipped with automatic brake lights. See NCR
by-laws for complete information.

North Central Rail Car All New 2010
Excursion Announcements

July 2010

2010 Schedule at a Glance

Listed below is a list of excursions scheduled for the 2010 season. Click on a date and read the details. You can also download the printable .pdf file.

As you can see from the dates, they all tie in together, although folks don't have to run them all. Some trips are run in Canada. You will need a passport on these trips.

July 10, 2010 (SOLD OUT - Waiting list only)
North Shore Scenic Railroad (NSSR)

Two round-trip excursions over the North Shore Scenic Railroad along the Lake Superior shore, between Two Harbors, MN and Duluth, MN; one on Saturday afternoon/evening, July 10, 2010, and a second trip on Sunday morning, July 11, 2010.

July 13, 2010 (SOLD OUT - Waiting list only)
Northern Plains Railroad (ND)

One-day motor car excursion over a portion of the Northern Plains Railroad Company between Fordville, ND and Devils Lakes, ND on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.

July 15 &16, 2010 (SOLD OUT - Waiting list only)

Dakota, Missouri Valley, and Western Railroad (ND)

A two-day motor car excursion over a portion of the Dakota, Missouri Valley and Western Railroad (DMVR).

July 17, 2010 (SOLD OUT - Waiting list only)

Last Mountain Railway, Ltd (SK)

A one-day motor car excursion over a portion of the Last Mountain Railway, Ltd (ex-CN Craik Subdivision) between Condie, SK and Aylesbury, SK on Saturday, July 17, 2010.

July 19 & 20, 2010 (SOLD OUT - Waiting list only)

GREAT SANDHILLS Railway (SK)

A 2-day motor car excursion on the Great Sandhills Railway in the rolling hills of southern Saskatchewan near Swift Current.

July 21, 22, & 23, 2010 (SOLD OUT - Waiting list only)

GREAT WESTERN Railway, Ltd (SK)

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, SK, covering approximately 360 rail miles.

August 20 - 22, 2010 (SOLD OUT - Waiting list only)
Indiana Northeastern (IN)

August 26 - 29, 2010 (SOLD OUT - Waiting list only)
Great Lakes Central Railroad (MI)

A 3-day motor car excursion over a portion of the Great Lakes Central Railway. (ex- Tuscola & Saginaw Bay Railway).

See tentaive schedule below.

Schedule Details

July 10, 2010 (Sat & Sun) Back to Top
North Shore Scenic Railroad (NSSR) “Two Harbors Twin Bill”
July 10 & 11, 2010 (Saturday & Sunday) (SOLD OUT - Waiting list only)

North Central Railcars, Ltd. is pleased to announce two, round-trip excursions over the North Shore Scenic Railroad along the Lake Superior shore, between Two Harbors, MN and Duluth, MN; one on Saturday afternoon/evening, July 10, 2010, and a second trip on Sunday morning, July 11, 2010.

You have the option to travel Saturday, Sunday, or both days. We will set-on at the historic D.M. & I.R. station (adjacent to the ore docks) in Two Harbors Saturday morning, 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.

If you plan to make this trip, it is advisable that you make your hotel arrangements soon, as Two Harbors will be having their “Heritage Festival” this weekend and hotels/motels could fill up quickly. Most hotels require a 2-night minimum stay (Fri & Sat) during this weekend. You may wish to contact either the AmericInn (218-834-2000) or the Country Inn of Two Harbors (877-604-5332) to make your reservations. Please check back soon for trip details.

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. There is a 25 car limit.

Complete details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee. This is a NARCOA-insured excursion and all NARCOA rules will apply.

To register for the excursion or obtain more information, contact Michael P. Ford, 7712 Carpenter Court, Plainfield, Indiana 46168-8035. Tel: (317) 839-9320 or email: mford@indy.rr.com

Download the printable .pdf file

July 13, 2010 (Tue) Back to Top
Northern Plains Railroad (ND) (SOLD OUT - Waiting list only)

North Central Railcars, Ltd. is pleased to announce a one-day motor car excursion over a portion of the Northern Plains Railroad Company between Fordville, ND and Devils Lakes, ND on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.

The trip will cover approximately 110 round trip miles. This is a first time excursion on this railroad. Excursion fee of $85 per car covers the railroad fee, insurance, gratuities, and other excursion related expenses.

There is a 25 car limit. Complete details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee. This is a NARCOA insured excursion and all NARCOA rules will apply.

To register for the excursion, send a check for $85.00 (payable to North Central Railcars, Ltd.) to Michael P. Ford, 7712 Carpenter Court, Plainfield, Indiana 46168-8035. For questions or more information, contact Mike at: (317) 839-9320 or email: mford@indy.rr.com

Download the printable .pdf file

July 15 & 16, 2010 (Thur/Fri) Back to Top
Dakota, Missouri Valley, and Western Railroad (ND) (SOLD OUT - Waiting list only)

North Central Railcars, Ltd. is pleased to announce a two-day motor car excursion over a portion of the Dakota, Missouri Valley and Western Railroad (DMVR).

On Thursday (7/15), we will run approximately 130 round trip miles between Raymond, MT and Crosby, ND. On Friday (7/16) 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.

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.

Excursion fee of $125.00 per car covers the railroad fee, insurance, gratuity, and other excursion related expenses. There is a 25 car limit.

Complete details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee. This is a NARCOA insured excursion and all NARCOA rules will apply. To register for the excursion, send a check for $125 (payable to North Central Railcars, Ltd.) to Michael P. Ford, 7712 Carpenter Court, Plainfield, Indiana 46168-8035. For questions or more information, contact Mike at: (317) 839-9320 or email: mford@indy.rr.com

Download the printable .pdf file

July 17, 2010 (Sat) Back to Top
Last Mountain Railway, Ltd (SK) (SOLD OUT - Waiting list only)

North Central Railcars, Ltd. is pleased to announce a one-day motor car excursion over a portion of the Last Mountain Railway, Ltd (ex-CN Craik Subdivision) between Condie, SK and Aylesbury, SK on Saturday, July 17, 2010.

The trip will cover approximately 120 round trip miles through the beautiful Qu’appelle Valley area northwest of Regina, SK. This is a first time excursion on this railroad.

Excursion fee of $85.00 (USD or CDN) per car covers the railroad fee, insurance, and other excursion related expenses. 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. There is a 25 car limit.

Complete details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee. This is a NARCOA-insured excursion and all NARCOA rules will apply.

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, 7712 Carpenter Court, Plainfield, Indiana 46168-8035. For questions or more information, contact Mike at: (317) 839-9320 or email: mford@indy.rr.com

Download the printable .pdf file

July 19 & 20, 2010 (Mon/Tues) Back to Top
GREAT SANDHILLS RAILWAY (SK) (SOLD OUT - Waiting list only)

North Central Railcars, Ltd. is pleased to announce a 2-day motor car excursion on the Great Sandhills Railway in the rolling hills of southern Saskatchewan near Swift Current. The trip will cover approximately 260 rail miles of the ex-CP Empress and Burstall subdivisions between Mayne, SK (just west of Swift Current) and Burstall, SK.

This is a new railroad for NARCOA. The excursion fee of $225 (USD or CDN) covers the railroad fee, bus transportation between Burstall and Leader, Sandhills tour, evening barbeque, and other related excursion costs. 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. 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.

This is a NARCOA insured excursion and NARCOA rules apply. There is a 25 car limit.

To register, send a check for $225 (USD) (payable to North Central Railcars) to, or request registration materials from, Michael P. Ford, 7712 Carpenter Court, Plainfield, IN 46168-8035. For questions or further information, contact Mike at (317) 839-9320 or via e-mail (mford@indy.rr.com).

Download the printable .pdf file

July 21, 22, & 23, 2010 (Wed/Thur/Fri) Back to Top
GREAT WESTERN Railway, Ltd (SK) (SOLD OUT - Waiting list only)

North Central Railcars, Ltd. is pleased to announce 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, SK, covering approximately 360 rail miles. The excursion fee of $300 (USD or CDN) covers the railroad fee, insurance, gratuities, and miscellaneous excursion costs. Canadian participants may pay in local currency at the beginning of the excursion, but do need to register for the trips in advance.

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. Registration materials, complete trip details, itinerary, and maps will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee.

This is a NARCOA insured excursion and NARCOA rules apply. There is a 25 car limit.

To register, send a check for $300 (USD) (payable to North Central Railcars) to, or request registration materials from, Michael P. Ford, 7712 Carpenter Court, Plainfield, IN 46168-8035. For questions or further information, contact Mike at (317) 839-9320 or via e-mail (mford@indy.rr.com).

Download the printable .pdf file

August 26 - 29 , 2010 (Fri/Sat/Sun) Back to Top
Great Lakes Central Railroad (MI) (SOLD OUT - Waiting list only)

North Central Railcars, Ltd is pleased to announce a 3-day motor car excursion over a portion of the Great Lakes Central Railway. (ex- Tuscola & Saginaw Bay Railway).

The excursion begins with set-on Thursday evening, August 26, 2010 followed by the excursion on Friday/Saturday/Sunday, August 27-29, 2010.

All NARCOA members are welcome to participate. Participants will travel approximately 238 miles in the beautiful northwestern portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The trip will start in Cadillac, MI with set-on Thursday evening. We will run the line to Petoskey, Michigan on Friday, Petoskey to Traverse City on Saturday, and Traverse City to Cadillac on Sunday.

The excursion fee of $450.00 (USD) 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.

Complete details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee. There is a 30 car limit.

This is a NARCOA-insured excursion and all NARCOA rules will apply.

To register, send a check for $450.00 (payable to Great Lakes Rail Cars) to:
Michael P. Ford, 7712 Carpenter Court, Plainfield, Indiana 46168-8035.

For questions or further information contact Mike at (317) 839-9320
or email: mford@indy.rr.com.

Download the printable .pdf file

Tentative Trips for 2010 Back to Top

None At this time
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More details and pricing will be available from Mike Ford later in 2010. Other trips are in the planning stages. Please keep checking back soon for more updates as they become available.

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