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NATIONAL RAILWAY EXCURSION AND SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR 2012


JANUARY

January 7: Conway Scenic Railroad "Steam in the Snow" Photographer's Special
Grand Trunk 0-6-0 #7470.
Leads an excursion with runbys to Notchland from North Conway, New Hampshire
RESERVATION: Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts

FEBRUARY

February 3-5: Nevada Northern Railway "Winter Steam Spectacular"
Three days of freight and passenger trains with 2-8-0 #93 and 4-6-0 #40.
Ely, Nevada
RESERVATION: Nevada Northern Railway

February 8: Virginia & Truckee Railroad Photo Charter
V&T 2-8-0 #29.
Leads a photo charter between Virginia City and Carson City, Nevada
RESERVATION: Lerro Productions

February 10-12: Nevada Northern Railway "Winter Steam Spectacular"
Three days of freight and passenger trains with 2-8-0 #93 and 4-6-0 #40.
Ely, Nevada
RESERVATION: Nevada Northern Railway

MAY

May 12-21: Grand Canyon Limited to the Arizona Centennial (tentative)
Santa Fe 4-8-4 #3751 to power an excursion from Los Angeles to Williams and Phoenix.
Plus a doubleheaded trip on the Grand Canyon Railway with both 3751 and CB&Q 2-8-2 #4960.
RESERVATION: Trains & Travel International and Central Coast Railway Club

  • May 12: Los Angeles to Barstow via Cajon Pass (155 miles)
  • May 13: Barstow to Parker (182 miles)
  • May 14: Parker to Williams (256 miles)
  • May 15: Williams to Grand Canyon round-trip (127 miles)
  • May 16: Williams to Phoenix (206 miles)
  • May 17-18: Layover in Phoenix
  • May 19: Phoenix to Mathie (Wickenburg) round-trip (116 miles)
  • May 20: Phoenix to Parker (164 miles)
  • May 21: Parker to Los Angeles (333 miles)

  • NATIONAL RAILWAY EXCURSION AND SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR 2011


    SEPTEMBER

    August 28 - September 4: Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association "Steam Show"
    Pennsy B4a 0-6-0 #643 operates during the annual steam show - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
    RESERVATION: Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association

    SEPTEMBER

    September 1-6: Electric Railroaders’ Association Annual Convention (Chicago)
    Museum visits, transit rides, shop tours, streetcar charters, slideshows and more.
    Chicago, Illinois.
    RESERVATION: Electric Railroaders’ Association (ERA)

    September 2-4: North Shore Scenic Railroad Steam Excursions
    Soo Line 4-6-2 #2719 powers six-hour excursions from Duluth to Two Harbors, Michigan.
    RESERVATION: North Shore Scenic Railroad

    September 2-5: Tennessee Valley Railfest
    50th anniversary celebration with special excursions.
    (Southern 2-8-0 #630 over Norfolk Southern to downtown and CT Wye).
    Train rides with Lehigh Valley Coal Co. 0-6-0 #126.
    Friday night photo session.
    Chattanooga, Tennessee.
    RESERVATION: Tennessee Valley Railroad

    September 3-4: Steamtown "Railfest 2011"
    CN 2-8-2 steam locomotive #3254 powers excursions from Steamtown to Moscow.
    Trolley rides operate from the Electric City Trolley Museum.
    Visiting locomotives and rolling stock on display including Amtrak's 40th Anniversary Exhibit Train.
    Locomotive shop tours and demonstrations.
    Scranton, PA
    RESERVATION: Steamtown National Historic

    September 2-5: Hesston Steam & Power Show 2011
    Three gauges of operating steam trains plus steam tractor, saw mill, crane, and more.
    La Porte, Indiana.
    RESERVATION: Hesston Steam Museum

    September 3-4: Little River Railroad "Double Header Weekend"
    Doubleheader with Little River 4-6-2 #110 and 0-4-0T #1.
    Plus motorcar rides.
    Coldwater, Michigan.
    RESERVATION: Little River Railroad

    September 3: Black River & Western Railroad Three Bridges Excursion
    Rare mileage excursion over the entire BR&W from Ringoes to Three Bridges, New Jersey
    RESERVATION: Black River Railroad Historical Trust

    September 4: Black River & Western Railroad Photo Freight
    Midday, diesel-powered photo freight from Ringoes, New Jersey
    RESERVATION: Black River Railroad Historical Trust

    September 3-5: Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad Steam Excursions
    Steam excursions with Santa Fe 4-6-2 #3415 from Abilene, Kansas
    RESERVATION: Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad

    September 3-5: Niles Canyon Railway "Steam Weekend"
    Excursions with Southern Pacific 4-6-2 #2472<.
    Through Niles Canyon.
    Sunol, California
    RESERVATION: Golden Gate Railroad Museum

    September 3-5: Leviathan #63 at the Illinois Railway Museum
    Leviathan 4-4-0 #63.
    A 2009-built replica of an 1868 steam locomotive.
    Operates at IRM in Union, Illinois
    RESERVATION: Illinois Railway Museum

    September 9-11: North Shore Scenic Railroad Steam Excursions
    Soo Line 4-6-2 #2719 powers.
    Six-hour excursions from Duluth to Two Harbors, Michigan
    RESERVATION: North Shore Scenic Railroad

    September 10: Iowa Interstate QJ Steam Excursions at "Trains, Planes & Automobiles"
    Iowa Interstate 2-10-2 QJ steam locomotive powers three excursions from Geneseo to Annawan, Illinois
    RESERVATION: Geneseo Chamber of Commerce

    September 10: 19th Annual "Glory Days of the Railroad" Festival
    Festival includes entertainment.
    Plus excursions on the Green Mountain RR.
    White River Junction, Vermont
    RESERVATION: Glory Days of the Railroad

    September 10-11: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad "Steam in the Valley"
    Nickel Plate 2-8-4 #765.
    Leads excursions (8:00a, 11:30a, 2:45p) from Akron to Boston Mills, Ohio
    RESERVATION: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

    September 10-11: Tweetsie Railroad "Railfan Weekend"
    Two days of steam trips with 4-6-0 #12 and 2-8-2 #190.
    Blowing Rock, North Carolina
    RESERVATION: Tweetsie Railroad

    September 10-11: New Jersey Museum of Transportation "Railroader's Weekend"
    Several vintage diesel locomotives in operation.
    Plus shop tours and exhibits.
    Farmingdale, New Jersey
    RESERVATION: New Jersey Museum of Transportation

    September 14: Union Pacific Steam to North Platte Rail Fest
    UP 4-8-4 steam locomotive #844 departs Cheyenne.
    For display at North Platte Rail Fest
    RESERVATION: Union Pacific Steam

    September 16-18: North Platte Rail Fest
    Annual celebration with railroad equipment displays (including UP 4-8-4 #844).
    Bailey Yard tours, model train expo, art show, food, entertainment, carnival rides, and more.
    North Platte, Nebraska
    RESERVATION: North Platte Rail Fest

    September 17: Grand Canyon Railway Steam Excursion to the Canyon
    One-day only steam-powered excursion to the Grand Canyon using 2-8-2 #4960.
    Williams, Arizona
    RESERVATION: Grand Canyon Railway

    September 17: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Moonlight Dinner Train
    Evening excursion from Chama to Osier for dinner.
    Returning at 11:30pm.
    Chama, New Mexico
    RESERVATION: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

    September 17-18: Leadville, Colorado & Southern Photo Special
    Two diesel-powered excursions each day with runbys.
    Leadville, Colorado
    RESERVATION: Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad

    September 17-18: Conway Scenic Railroad "Railfans Weekend"
    Steam and diesel excursions with runbys covering the entire route to Hazen (Whitefield).
    Plus night photo session in the yard.
    North Conway, New Hampshire
    RESERVATION: Conway Scenic Railroad

    September 17-18: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad "Steam in the Valley and Beyond"
    Nickel Plate 2-8-4 #765.
    Leads a 102-mile round-trip "total track tour" from Cleveland to Canton, Ohio
    RESERVATION: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

    September 17-18: Monticello Railway Museum "Railroad Days"
    Vintage steam and diesel-powered passenger and freight trains.
    Including Southern Railway 2-8-0 steam locomotive #401.
    Monticello, Illinois
    RESERVATION: Monticello Railway Museum

    September 17-18: Goleta Railroad Days
    Live steam train rides, handcar rides, equipment displays, model trains, and more.
    Goleta, California
    RESERVATION: South Coast Railroad Museum

    September 17-18: Midway Fall Festival
    R.J. Corman QJ steam engine expected to run from Lexington to Midway, Kentucky for festival display
    RESERVATION: Midway Fall Festival

    September 17-18: White Mountain Central Railroad "Railroad Days"
    Baldwin and Porter steam locomotives in operation.
    Lincoln, New Hampshire
    RESERVATION: White Mountain Central Railroad

    September 17-18: Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad "Romney Railroad Days"
    Shuttle trains, miniature live steam trains, free night photo session, and more.
    Romney, West Virginia
    RESERVATION: Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad

    September 17-18: Leviathan #63 at the Illinois Railway Museum
    Leviathan 4-4-0 #63.
    A 2009-built replica of an 1868 steam locomotive.
    Operates at IRM in Union, Illinois
    RESERVATION: Illinois Railway Museum

    September 18: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad "Photo Special"
    Diesel-powered, eight-hour, 71-mile roundtrip excursion from Bryson City to Andrews, North Carolina
    RESERVATION: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

    September 19-20: Virginia & Truckee Railfan Adventure
    Photo charter with a passenger consist pulled by 2-8-0 steam locomotive #29.
    Virginia City, Nevada
    RESERVATION: Trains & Travel International

    September 21-22: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Photo Freight Charter Photo freights to Cumbres Pass & Osier.
    Plus night sessions at Chama & Cumbres.
    Chama, New Mexico
    RESERVATION: Lerro Productions

    September 22-23: Nevada Northern Railway Charter
    Steam locomotives 2-8-0 #93 and 4-6-0 #40 lead a variety of consists from Ely, Nevada
    RESERVATION: Trains & Travel International

    September 23-25: Durango & Silverton "Fall Photo Train"
    Annual photo special to Silverton with passenger and mixed trains.
    Plus night sessions in Durango, Colorado
    RESERVATION: Durango & Silverton Fall Photo Train & Night Photo Sessions

    September 24: Schuylkill Haven Borough Day
    Diesel-powered train rides on the Reading & Northern Railroad.
    Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania
    RESERVATION: Schuylkill Haven Borough Day

    September 24-25: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad "Steam in the Valley"
    Nickel Plate 2-8-4 #765.
    Leads excursions (8:00a, 11:00a, 2:00p) from Boston Mills to Akron, Ohio
    RESERVATION: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

    September 26-27: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Charter
    Two day photo charter from Durango with an overnight in Silverton, Colorado
    RESERVATION: Trains & Travel International

    September 30 - October 1: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Charter
    Two-day photo freight charter from Chama, New Mexico to Antonito, Colorado and return
    RESERVATION: Trains & Travel International

    OCTOBER

    October 1: Steam Railroading Institute "Cadillac Fall Color Special"
    Nickel Plate 2-8-4 steam locomotive #765.
    Leads an excursion from Ithaca to Cadillac, Michigan
    RESERVATION: Steam Railroading Institute

    October 1: Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad "Oregon Coast Crawler"
    Excursion to Wheeler and Rockaway Beach with Curtiss Lumber Co. Heisler #2.
    Garibaldi, Oregon
    RESERVATION: RailsNW

    October 1: Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum Railfest "The Susquehannock"
    All-day round-trip excursion.
    From Harrisburg and Altoona.
    Around Horseshoe Curve and over freight-only trackage between Tyrone & Lock Haven (Nittany & Bald Eagle RR) and Lock Haven & Harrisburg (Norfolk Southern)
    RESERVATION: Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum

    October 1-2: Colfax Railroad Days 2011
    Model train displays, living history demonstrations, entertainment, and more.
    Colfax, California
    RESERVATION: Colfax Area Chamber of Commerce

    October 1-2: Selma Railroad Days
    Railroad and model railroad displays at the newly renovated depot.
    Selma, North Carolina
    FRESERVATION: Town of Selma

    October 1-2: Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad Steam Excursions
    Steam excursions with Santa Fe 4-6-2 #3415 from Abilene, Kansas
    RESERVATION: Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad

    October 2: Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum Railfest "The Pittsburgher"
    All-day round-trip excursion.
    From Altoona.
    Around Horseshoe Curve and over freight-only trackage of Norfolk Southern's Port Perry Branch and Conemaugh Line
    RESERVATION: Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum

    October 2: Reading & Northern Excursion - Duryea to Jim Thorpe
    All-day, diesel-powered charity benefit excursion from Duryea to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
    RESERVATION: Reading & Northern Railroad

    October 3-4: San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad Charter
    Two day steam-powered photo charter on the SL&RG over La Veta Pass.
    Alamosa, Colorado
    RESERVATION: Trains & Travel International

    October 5: Colorado Railroad Museum Rio Grande 346 Charter
    Photo charter with Rio Grande 2-8-0 #346.
    On the loop track at the CRRM.
    Golden, Colorado
    RESERVATION: Trains & Travel International

    October 6: Georgetown Loop Railroad Charter
    Steam-powered photo charter with Baldwin 2-6-2 #12.
    Georgetown, Colorado
    RESERVATION: Trains & Travel International

    October 6-10: Central Coast Railroad Festival
    Historical, educational, and recreational events at sites around San Luis Obispo, California
    RESERVATION: Central Coast Railroad Festival

    October 7-9: East Broad Top "Fall Spectacular"
    Steam engine #15, diesel M-7, motorcar M-3, and gas electric M-1 operate.
    Orbisonia, Pennsylvania
    RESERVATION: East Broad Top Railroad

    October 8: Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum "Summerville Steam Special"
    Southern 2-8-0 #630.
    Leads a trip.
    From Chattanooga, Tennessee (Grand Jct. Station) to Summerville, Georgia
    RESERVATION: Tennessee Valley Railroad

    October 8: Reading & Northern Excursion - Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe
    All-day, diesel-powered fall foliage excursion.
    From Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
    RESERVATION: Reading & Northern Railroad

    October 8: Orrville Railroad Heritage Society Fall Foliage Circle Trip
    All-day excursion to Medina on the Wheeling & Lake Eric Railway.
    Orrville, Ohio
    RESERVATION: Orrville Railroad Heritage Society

    October 8: Finger Lakes Scenic Railway "Fall Foliage Train Rides"
    Lehigh Valley RR Historical Society sponsors 24-mile excursions.
    Between Shortsville and Victor, New York
    RESERVATION: Finger Lakes Scenic Railway

    October 8: Steam Railroading Institute "Casino Train"
    Diesel-powered excursion to the Soaring Eagle Casino (Mt. Pleasant).
    From Owosso, Michigan
    RESERVATION: Steam Railroading Institute

    October 8: Friends of the 261 Boylston Excursion Diesel-powered excursion.
    From Minneapolis, Minnesota to Boylston (Superior), Wisconsin
    RESERVATION: Friends of the 261

    October 9: Friends of the 261 La Crescent Excursion
    Diesel-powered excursion.
    From Minneapolis to Winona and La Crescent, Minnesota
    RESERVATION: Friends of the 261

    October 15: Steam Railroading Institute "Fall Color Tour"
    Nickel Plate 2-8-4 steam locomotive #765.
    Leads an excursion from Owosso to Alma, Michigan
    RESERVATION: Steam Railroading Institute

    October 15: Steamtown Excursion to Dansbury Station Rededication

    Reading FP7 diesels power a 100-mile round-trip to East Stroudsburg.
    Scranton, Pennsylvania
    RESERVATION: Steamtown National Historic Site

    October 15: Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum "Summerville Steam Special"
    Southern 2-8-0 #630.
    Leads a trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee (Grand Jct. Station) to Summerville, Georgia
    RESERVATION: Tennessee Valley Railroad

    October 15: Mass Bay RRE's "Fall Circle Tour" on the Providence & Worcester Railroad
    All-day excursion on the P&W.
    From Worcester, Massachusetts to Providence and Groton
    RESERVATION: Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts

    October 15-16: Sumpter Valley Railroad Photographer's Weekend
    Photo runbys with Heisler #3 (2-8-2 #19 out of service for 1472 day inspection).
    From McEwen, Oregon
    RESERVATION: Sumpter Valley Railroad

    October 15-16: New River Train Excursions
    Diesel-powered excursions.
    From Huntington to Hinton, West Virginia, through the New River Gorge
    RESERVATION: Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society

    October 15-16: South Carolina Railroad Museum Steam Weekend
    Lehigh Valley Coal Co. 0-6-0 #126 operates on the Rockton, Rion & Western RR.
    Winnsboro, SC
    RESERVATION: South Carolina Railroad Museum

    October 16: Reading & Northern Excursion - Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe
    All-day, diesel-powered fall foliage excursion.
    From Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
    FRESERVATION: Reading & Northern Railroad

    October 16-21: Rail Travel Writing and Photography Workshop
    Workshop for railfans, journalists, writers, bloggers and camera fans.
    La Plata, Missouri
    RESERVATION: TrainWeb

    October 22: Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum "Summerville Steam Special"
    Southern 2-8-0 #630 leads a trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee (Grand Jct. Station) to Summerville, Georgia
    RESERVATION: Tennessee Valley Railroad

    October 22: Reading & Northern Excursion - Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe
    All-day, diesel-powered fall foliage excursion.
    From Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania RESERVATION: Reading & Northern Railroad

    October 22-23: South Carolina Railroad Museum Steam Weekend
    Lehigh Valley Coal Co. 0-6-0 #126 operates on the Rockton, Rion & Western RR.
    Winnsboro, SC
    RESERVATION: South Carolina Railroad Museum

    October 22-23: New River Train Excursions
    Diesel-powered excursions.
    From Huntington to Hinton, West Virginia, through the New River Gorge
    RESERVATION: Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society

    October 29: Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum "Summerville Steam Special"
    Southern 2-8-0 #630.
    Leads a trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee (Grand Jct. Station) to Summerville, Georgia
    RESERVATION: Tennessee Valley Railroad

    October 29-30: North Carolina Transportation Museum Autumn Train Excursions
    Round-trip excursions.
    From the museum to Roanoke, Virginia (Saturday).
    Toccoa, Georgia (Sunday) using Amtrak and vintage equipment.
    Spencer, North Carolina
    RESERVATION: NC Transportation Museum

    NOVEMBER

    November 4: New Hope & Ivyland Railroad Photo Charter
    2-8-0 #40 pulls a photo freight charter.
    From New Hope, Pennsylvania, plus night photo session in Wycombe
    RESERVATION: Lerro Productions

    November 5: Michigan Railroad History Conference (11th Annual)
    Ten historical presentations and historical paper presentations.
    Kalamazoo, Michigan
    RESERVATION: MRHC

    November 5: Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum "Summerville Steam Special"
    Southern 2-8-0 #630.
    Leads a trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee (Grand Jct. Station) to Summerville, Georgia
    RESERVATION: Tennessee Valley Railroad

    November 5: Bel-Del Railfan Day (Whippany Railway Museum #4039 Fundraiser)
    Photos runbys and night photo session with Susquehanna 2-8-2 #142.
    Phillipsburg, New Jersey
    RESERVATION: Delaware River Railroad Excursions

    November 5-6: Bel-Del and Black River & Western Railroad Photo Charter (tentative)
    Susquehanna 2-8-2 #142 and Great Western 2-8-0 #60 pull charters.
    From Phillipsburg and Ringoes, New Jersey
    RESERVATION: Lerro Productions

    November 5-6: Strasburg Rail Road "Trains & Troops"
    Two steam locomotives operate.
    Including a mixed freight train carrying re-enactors from all eras of the military.
    Strasburg, Pennsylvania
    RESERVATION: Strasburg Rail Road

    November 6-7: Roanoke Chapter NRHS Fall Excursions
    Amtrak excursion trains.
    From Roanoke to Abingdon, Virginia (Saturday).
    Bluefield, West Virginia (Sunday)
    RESERVATION: Roanoke Chapter, NRHS

    November 7: Strasburg Rail Road Photo Charter
    Great Western 2-10-0 #90 leads a photo freight charter from Strasburg, Pennsylvania
    RESERVATION: Lerro Productions

    November 12: Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad "Photo Special"
    All-day, diesel-powered excursion with several photo run-bys.
    Romney, West Virginia
    RESERVATION: Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad


    NATIONAL RAILWAY EXCURSION AND SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR 2010


    JANUARY

    January 2: Conway Scenic Railroad "Steam in the Snow" Photographer's Special
    Grand Trunk 0-6-0 #7470 pulls an excursion to Notchland from North Conway, New Hampshire.
    Sponsorship:Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts

    FEBRUARY

    February 5-7: Nevada Northern Railway "Winter Steam Spectacular"
    Three days of freight and passenger trains with Alco 2-8-0 #93 - Ely, Nevada.
    Sponsorship: Nevada Northern Railway

    February 6: Wilmington Chapter NRHS "Super Saturday Streetcar Special XVII"
    PCC trolley excursion on routes typically served by modern light rail vehicles - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
    Sponsorship:Wilmington Chapter, National Railroad Historical Society

    February 12-14: Nevada Northern Railway "Winter Steam Spectacular"
    Three days of freight and passenger trains with Alco 2-8-0 #93 - Ely, Nevada.
    Sponsorship: Nevada Northern Railway

    February 15-16: Heber Valley Winter Photo Freight
    UP 2-8-0 #618 (in "Overland" paint) leads a two-day photo charter with chase train - Heber City, Utah.
    Sponsorship:Trains & Travel International

    MARCH

    March Weekends: Florida Railroad Museum "Steam Month"
    Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive #75 pulls weekend excursions from Parrish, Florida.
    Sponsorship: Florida Railroad Museum

    March 15: Virginia & Truckee Railfan Day
    Photo charter with a mixed train, plus night photo session - Virginia City, Nevada.
    Sponsorship:Trains & Travel International

    JUNE

    June 22-26: NRHS 2010 Convention "Endless Mountain Rails"
    Annual National Railway Historical Society convention in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
    Sponsorship:Endless Mountain Rails

    AUGUST

    August 19-23: White Pass & Yukon Railfan Weekend
    Steam and diesel excursions over the White Pass & Yukon.
    Sponsorship: TBD Skagway, Alaska

    OCTOBER

    October 25-26: Rio Grande Silverton Photo Adventure
    Two-day photo charter on the D&SNG with overnight in Silverton, Colorado.
    Sponsorship: Trains & Travel International

    October 27-30: Cumbres Railfan Spectacular
    Three-day photo charter on the Cumbres & Toltec, including two nights in Antonito, Colorado.
    Sponsorship:Trains & Travel International


    NATIONAL RAILWAY EXCURSION AND SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR 2009


    OCTOBER

    October 1-4: Galloping Goose Excursions on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
    Excursions from Antonito, Colorado and Chama, New Mexico with Galloping Goose #5.
    Sponsorship: Galloping Goose Historical Society

    October 3: Steam Railroading Institute "Cadillac Fall Color Steam Limited"
    Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 and Nickel Plate 2-8-4 #765 doublehead from Alma to Cadillac, Michigan.
    Leaves Owosso 4:30a for a scheduled 9am departure in Alma. 765 leads northbound; 1225 southbound.
    Sponsorship: Steam Railroad Institute

    October 3: Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad "All Day Autumn Leaf Special"
    Diesel-powered, 76-mile rare-mileage roundtrip from Meredith to Lincoln, New Hampshire.
    Sponsorship: Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad

    October 3-4: Emmaus 250th Anniversary Train Excursions
    Reading FP7s 902/903 power four excursions each day on the East Penn Railway from Emmaus, Pennsylvania.
    Sponsorship: Emmaus 250th Anniversary Celebration

    October 9-11: East Broad Top "Fall Spectacular"
    Train rides with steam engine #15, diesel M-7, motorcar M-3, and gas electric M-1 - Orbisonia, Pennsylvania.
    Sponsorship: East Broad Top Railroad>

    October 10: Reading & Northern Steam Excursion - Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe
    GM&N 4-6-2 #425 powers a day-long fall foliage excursion from Port Clinton, Pennsylvania.>
    Sponsorship: Reading & Northern Railroad

    October 10: Orrville Railroad Heritage Society Medina Loop Fall Foliage Excursion
    All-day excursion to Medina on the Wheeling & Lake Eric Railway - Orrville, Ohio.
    Sponsorship:Orrville Railroad Heritage Society

    October 10-11: Southern Pacific Daylight #4449 Minneapolis to La Crescent Excursion
    Round-trip excursions from Minneapolis to Winona, and from Winona to La Crescent, Minnesota.
    Sponsorship: Friends of the 261

    October 10-11: Upper Perkiomen Valley Autumn Train Excursions
    Reading FP7s 902/903 power four excursions each day on the East Penn Railway from Pennsburg, Pennsylvania.
    Sponsorship: Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce

    October 10-11: Finger Lakes Scenic Railway "Fall Foliage Train Excursions"
    Lehigh Valley RR Historical Society sponsors 24-mile excursions between Shortsville and Victor, New York.
    Sponsorship: Finger Lakes Scenic Railway

    October 13-20: Southern Pacific Daylight #4449 return from Minneapolis
    Return trip from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Portland, Oregon via BNSF. Train will be daylight running only with departure dates as follows:

  • October 13: Minneapolis to Fargo, departs 10a
  • October 14: Fargo to Minot, departs 8a
  • October 15: Layover in Minot
  • October 16: Minot to Havre, departs 7a
  • October 17: Havre to Whitefish, departs 8a
  • October 18: Layover in Whitefish
  • October 19: Whitefish to Spokane, departs 8a
  • October 20: Spokane to Portland, departs 8a

    The following private car owners are selling tickets for one-day and/or full trips:

  • The Caritas
  • Colonial Crafts
  • California Zephyr Railcar: Silver Lariat, Silver Rapids & Silver Solarium

    October 17: Steamtown Excursion to East Stroudsburg
    CN 2-8-2 #3254 powers a 100-mile round-trip to East Stroudsburg - Scranton, Pennsylvania.
    Sponsorship:Steamtown National Historic Site

    October 17: 470 Railroad Club "Crawford Notch Excursion"
    Diesel-powered excursion on the Conway Scenic RR from North Conway to Fabyans, New Hampshire
    Sponsorship: 470 Railroad Club

    October 17: Mass Bay RRE's "Fall Circle Tour" on the Providence & Worcester Railroad
    All-day excursion on the P&W from Worcester, Massachusetts to Providence and Groton
    Sponsorship: Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts

    October 17: Pacific Railroad Society "Barstow Flyer"
    Amtrak special with six coaches plus private cars from Los Angeles over Cajon Pass to Barstow, California
    Sponsorship: Pacific Railroad Society

    October 17-18: Reading & Northern Steam Excursion - Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe
    GM&N 4-6-2 #425 powers day-long fall foliage excursions from Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
    Reading & Northern Railroad

    October 17-18: Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum "Railfest Steam Days"
    Steam train rides with 1950 Saddle Tank #4 St. Elizabeth, plus the operation of 1856 4-4-0 #25 William Mason (oldest operating steam locomotive in America) - Baltimore, Maryland
    Sponsorship: Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum

    October 17-18: "New River Train" Excursions
    Diesel-powered excursions from Huntington to Hinton, West Virginia, through the New River Gorge
    Sponsorship:Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society

    October 17-18: Louisiana Steam Train Festival
    Southern Pacific 2-8-2 #745 on display at a bluegrass music festival - New Orleans, Louisiana
    Sponsorship:Louisiana Steam Train Association

    October 17-18: South Carolina Railroad Museum Steam Weekend
    Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 #75 operates on the Rockton, Rion & Western RR - Winnsboro, South Carolina
    Sponsorship: South Carolina Railroad Museum

    October 17-18: Reading & Northern Diesel Excursion - Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe
    Diesel-powered day-long fall foliage excursion from Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
    Sponsorship: Reading & Northern Railroad

    October 19: Western Maryland Photo Freight (John Helmstetter Farm Fund Benefit)
    LS&I 2-8-0 #734 powers a photo freight with guest of honor John Helmstetter - Cumberland, Maryland
    (note: additional photo freights will operate October 26 & November 9)
    Sponsorship: John Helmstetter Farm Fund

    October 23-24: Railroad & Heritage Museum Railfan Weekend
    Tour of the Ft. Hood Army Base railhead, plus model railroad operating sessions; Temple, Texas
    Sponsorship: Railroad & Heritage Museum

    October 24: Cumbres & Toltec "Chama Steam Fall Classic"
    Tripleheader steam to Cumbres Pass, single-head to Osier and return - Chama, New Mexico
    Sponsorship: Chama Steam

    October 24: Metro-North 6th Annual Fall Foliage Rail Excursion
    Private Metro-North train from Grand Central Terminal to Cold Spring, New York
    Sponsorship: Metro-North Railroad

    October 24-25: "New River Train" Excursions
    Diesel-powered excursions from Huntington to Hinton, West Virginia, through the New River Gorge
    Sponsorship: Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society

    October 24-25: South Carolina Railroad Museum Steam Weekend
    Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 #75 operates on the Rockton, Rion & Western RR - Winnsboro, South Carolina
    Sponsorship: South Carolina Railroad Museum

    October 26: Western Maryland Photo Freight (John Helmstetter Farm Fund Benefit)
    LS&I 2-8-0 #734 powers a photo freight with guest of honor John Helmstetter - Cumberland, Maryland
    (note: additional photo freights will operate October 19 & November 9)
    Sponsorship: John Helmstetter Farm Fund

    October 31 - November 1: New Hope Valley Railway "Double-headed Thunder"
    Doubleheaded trips with Vulcan 0-4-0T #17 and Flagg Coal 0-4-0ST #75 - Bonsal, North Carolina
    Sponsorship: New Hope Valley Railway

    October 31 - November 1: North Carolina Transportation Museum Autumn Train Excursions
    Round-trip excursions from the museum to Charlottesville, Virginia (Saturday) and Ashville, North Carolina (Sunday) using Amtrak and vintage equipment - Spencer, North Carolina
    Sponsorship: N.C. Transportation Museum

    NOVEMBER

    November 5-8: TRAIN Grand Rails ’09
    Annual Tourist Railway Association Convention includes a steam excursion with 2-8-2 #4960 on the Grand Canyon Railway - Williams, Arizona
    Sponsorship:TRAIN Grand Rails '09

    November 7: Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad "Entire Railroad Special"
    Diesel-powered excursion on the entire railroad from Petersburg, West Virginia to Green Spring
    Sponsorship: Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad

    November 7: Michigan Railroad History Conference (10th Annual)
    Historical presentations plus tour of the former Michigan Central Jackson shop buildings - Jackson, Michigan
    Sponsorship: MRHC

    November 7-8: Strasburg Rail Road "Trains & Troops"
    Two steam locomotives operate, including a mixed freight train carrying re-enactors from all eras of the military - Strasburg, Pennsylvania
    Sponsorship: Strasburg Rail Road

    November 8: Texas State Railroad "Fall Photo Excursion"
    2-8-0 #300 excursion from Rusk to Palestine, Texas with runbys, turntable photo ops, and T&P 2-10-4 #610
    Sponsorship: Texas State Railroad

    November 9: Western Maryland Photo Freight (John Helmstetter Farm Fund Benefit)
    LS&I 2-8-0 #734 powers a photo freight with guest of honor John Helmstetter - Cumberland, Maryland
    (note: additional photo freights will operate October 19 & October 26)
    Sponsorship: John Helmstetter Farm Fund

    November 13-14: Roanoke Night Photo Session at the Virginia Museum of Transportation
    Photograph N&W 611 and N&W 1218 with fog/smoke devices, props, and actors - Roanoke, Virginia
    Sponsorship: Lerro Productions

    November 26 - December 18: Canadian Pacific 2009 Holiday Train
    CPR's annual Holiday Train travels throughout the Northeast, Midwest, and Canada
    Sponsorship: Canadian Pacific Railway

    November 27-29: Steam Railroading Institute "North Pole Express"
    Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers 10am & 4pm excursions from Owosso to Chesaning, Michigan
    Sponsorship: Steam Railroad Institute

    DECEMBER

    December 4-6: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation "Holiday Express"
    Southern Pacific 4-8-4 #4449 powers 40-minute trips from Oaks Amusement Park, Portland, Oregon
    Sponsorship:Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation

    December 5-6: Steam Railroading Institute "North Pole Express"
    Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers 10am & 4pm excursions from Owosso to Chesaning, Michigan
    Sponsorship: Steam Railroad Institute

    December 11-13: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation "Holiday Express"
    Southern Pacific 4-8-4 #4449 powers 40-minute trips from Oaks Amusement Park, Portland, Oregon
    Sponsorship:Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation

    December 12: Wilmington Chapter NRHS "Christmas Lights Special"
    Night photo session with a PCC trolley decorated for the holidays - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Sponsorship: Wilmington Chapter, National Railroad Historical Society

    December 12-13: Steam Railroading Institute "North Pole Express"
    Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers 10am & 4pm excursions from Owosso to Chesaning, Michigan
    Sponsorship: Steam Railroad Institute

    December 19-20: Steam Railroading Institute "North Pole Express"
    Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers 10am & 4pm excursions from Owosso to Chesaning, Michigan
    Sponsorship: Steam Railroad Institute


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