July 5th - Illinois Railway, Illinois

Great Lakes Railcars is pleased to sponsor a one day excursion on the Illinois Railway.  In the morning, we will travel from Ottawa to Yorkville and return for a lunch break at the former CB&Q depot.  The morning trip will follow along the scenic Fox River for a 60 mile round trip.  After lunch we will travel to Streator crossing the Illinois River via the historic CB&Q Lift Bridge.  The afternoon will be a 30 mile round trip. Cost for the trip is $85.00.  The excursion is a NARCOA insured trip and all NARCOA rules apply.  Registration materials and complete details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee.  To register send a check for $85.00 (payable to Great Lakes Railcars) to Robert Knight, 1212 Vale Street, Sandwich, IL 60548-2329.  For questions or further information, contact Bob at 815-786-3096 or via e-mail (railbuff@indianvalley.com).

July 19th - Whitewater Valley Railroad, Indiana

Great Lakes Railcars is pleased to announce a trip on the Whitewater Valley Railroad. Set on is at Connersville, IN, south of the WVRR shop. Participants will travel approximately 60 round trip miles between Connersville and Metamora Indiana along the remains of the Whitewater Canal. Set on begins at 7:30, with an 8:30 safety meeting and departure at 8:45. Cost is $55 dollars per car. This is a NARCOA insured event and all NARCOA rules apply. Please contact Andy Sargent if you are interested in attending. E-mail to andysargent4010@hotmail.com or call 812-591-3345

July 20th - Indiana Transportation Museum

Great lakes railcars is pleased to announce a trip on the Indiana Transportation Museum. Set on is at Noblesville, IN at the Indiana Ductile Foundry on 8th street. Participants will travel approximately 65 round trip miles. We will attempt to reach the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis and later head north to Tipton, IN for Lunch. Set on begins at 8:00 with an 8:45 safety meeting and departure at 9:00. Cost is $35 per car. This is a NARCOA insured event and all NARCOA rules apply. Please contact Andy Sargent if you are interested in attending. E-mail to andysargent4010@hotmail.com or call 812-591-3345.

July 28th to 31st - Algoma Central Ry, Ontario

Great Lakes Railcars is pleased to sponsor a 4-day motorcar excursion over the line of the Algoma Central Railway (ACR) on July 28 through July 31, 2008. All NARCOA members are welcome to participate. The excursion will cover the entire ACR line from Sault Ste. Marie to Hearst, Ontario. This 585 mile roundtrip wilderness excursion will take us over towering trestles, alongside pristine northern lakes and rivers, and through the awesome granite rock formations and the mixed forests of the Canadian Shield. The trip will start from the ACR Steelton Yard in Sault Ste. Marie and overnight in Wawa and Hearst during the four day trip. The excursion fee of US$1350 includes all railroad fees, overnight accommodations (3 nights) in Wawa and Hearst, bus transportation between Hawk Junction and hotel in Wawa, box lunch for 3 days (Tues., Wed., Thurs) and motorcar fuel. Complete Registration Package with all details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee. This is a NARCOA insured excursion and all NARCOA, Grea Lakes Railcar and Railroad rules will apply. To register, send a check for $1350 (Payable to Great Lakes Railcars) to: Fred D. Lonnes, Excursion Coordinator, P. O. Box 92, Western Springs, IL 60558-0092, email: algoma.2008@flash.net

August 23th and 24th - Sweet Line Railroad, Michigan

This is a non-NARCOA excursion. Please see the Sweet Line RR website for more details.

September 20th and 21st - Sweet Line Railroad, Michigan

This is a non-NARCOA excursion. Please see the Sweet Line RR website for more details.

October 18th and 19th - Sweet Line Railroad, Michigan

This is a non-NARCOA excursion. Please see the Sweet Line RR website for more details.

Link to NARCOA Excursions Page