I just found this pdf of excursions being put up by the North American Railcar Operators' Association on the Great Lakes Central and Indiana Northeastern. Here it is: http://www.narcoa.org/excursions/info/2 ... ements.pdf
Apparently, if I'm understanding this correctly, if you own an old MOW vehicle, you can take it to excursions being done all over the country by this group and ride the rails. Anybody else know more about this?
NARCOA speeder excursions in MI and IN
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Re: NARCOA speeder excursions in MI and IN
Yes, if you join NARCOA and pay the fees, and have your Speeder/Motor Car certified to meet NARCOA standards, you can attend their meets.
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Re: NARCOA speeder excursions in MI and IN
If you take a look at Narcoa's website, it should have just about all the answers for any questions you may have.
While the majority of members have the older motorcars, some have Hyrails. I own an Expedition Hyrail that was retired from Norfolk Southern around 2003. I have it decorated as a Conrail vehicle and I use it for Narcoa trips. We will be Hyrailing a portion of the Reading and Northern in April.
The trips in Michigan and Indiana listed are Mike Ford runs. They are among some of the fastest selling out runs around, as he puts on a good, professional run.
I've been a Narcoa member for about 10 years.
While the majority of members have the older motorcars, some have Hyrails. I own an Expedition Hyrail that was retired from Norfolk Southern around 2003. I have it decorated as a Conrail vehicle and I use it for Narcoa trips. We will be Hyrailing a portion of the Reading and Northern in April.
The trips in Michigan and Indiana listed are Mike Ford runs. They are among some of the fastest selling out runs around, as he puts on a good, professional run.
I've been a Narcoa member for about 10 years.
Re: NARCOA speeder excursions in MI and IN
I saw a video on PBS a couple years ago on these guys and the motorcars. Was cool.
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Re: NARCOA speeder excursions in MI and IN
Speeders are fun for about 3 hours, then that jointed rail feel really gets to one...
Then there is when this happens as well.
Then there is when this happens as well.