GREAT SANDHILLS RAILWAY, LTD. (SK) - July 9 & 10, 2012 (Mon/Tues)
North Central Railcars, Ltd. The trip will cover approximately 260 rail miles of the ex-CP Empress and Burstall subdivisions between Cantuar, SK and Burstall, SK. The excursion fee of $225 (USD or CDN) covers the railroad fee, insurance, 2 lunches, gratuities and other related excursion costs. Overnight accommodations in Burstall, SK (night of July 9), which are currently being arranged, will be an additional cost to be paid by each participant, estimated to be approximately $90.00. This is a NARCOA insured excursion and NARCOA rules apply. Complete details and registration materials will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee (US participants) or by request (Canadian participants can pay in local currency at the excursion). Please make checks payable to North Central Railcars and send to Michael P. Ford, 7712 Carpenter Court, Plainfield, Indiana 46168-8035 or contact Mike via phone at (317) 839-9320 or e-mail (mford@indy.rr.com).
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY (SK) - July 11 – 13, 2012 (Wed., Thurs., Fri.)
North Central Railcars, Ltd. The 3-day trip will run between Climax, SK and Pontiex, SK with overnight stays at Shaunavon. The trip will cover approximately 340 rail miles. The excursion fee of $325 (USD or CDN) covers the railroad fee, insurance, gratuities, and miscellaneous excursion costs. Participants will need to make their own lodging arrangements in Shuanavon (July 10, 11, 12) as soon as possible. A list of hotels will be included with your registration materials. This is a NARCOA insured excursion and NARCOA rules apply. There is a 25 car limit. Complete details and registration materials will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee (US participants) or by request (Canadian participants can pay in local currency at the excursion). Please make checks payable to North Central Railcars and send to Michael P. Ford, 7712 Carpenter Court, Plainfield, Indiana 46168-8035 or contact Mike via phone at (317) 839-9320 or e-mail (mford@indy.rr.com).
Last Mountain Railway, Ltd (SK) - July 14 , 2012 (Saturday)
North Central Railcars, Ltd. This is a one-day motor car excursion over a portion of the Last Mountain Railway, Ltd (ex-CN Craik Subdivision) between Craik, SK and Lumsden, SK. The trip will cover approximately 108 round trip miles. Excursion fee of $100.00 (USD or CDN) per car covers the railroad fee, insurance, and other excursion related expenses. There is a 25 car limit. Complete details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee (US participants) or by request (Canadian participants can pay in local currency at the excursion but need to register in advance). This is a NARCOA-insured excursion and all NARCOA rules will apply. To register, send a check for $100 (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
Big Sky Rail, Ltd (SK) - July 15-16, 2012 (Sun – Mon)
North Central Railcars, Ltd. A two-day, 208 mile, excursion over a portion of the Big Sky Rail (ex-CN Conquest and Elrose Subs). Sunday run between Macrorie, SK and Beechy, SK. Monday run between Macrorie, SK and Elrose, SK. Excursion fee of $200.00 (USD or CDN) per car covers the railroad fee, insurance, and other excursion related expenses. There is a 25 car limit. Complete details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee (US participants) or by request (Canadian participants can pay in local currency at the excursion but need to register in advance). This is a NARCOA-insured excursion and all NARCOA rules will apply. To register, send a check for $200 (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
The following are “Placeholders”... will tie into the trips above but details not Finalized:
North Shore Scenic Railroad (MN) - July 3, 2012 (Tuesday)
North Central Railcars, Ltd. Excursion will run between Two Harbors, MN and Duluth, MN. Details being finalized. Check back for updates.
Northern Plains Railroad (ND) - July 5, 2012 (Thursday)
North Central Railcars, Ltd. Excursion is scheduled to run on the Bisbee Sub, between Fordville, ND and Egeland, ND. 120 miles. Details being finalized. Check back for updates.
Wheatland Railway (SK) - July 7, 2012 (Saturday)
North Central Railcars, Ltd. Excursion is scheduled to run on the Cudworth Sub, between Hoey, SK and Totze East, SK. 96 miles. Details being finalized. Check back for updates
Stewart Southern Railway (SK) - July 17, 2012 (Tuesday)
North Central Railcars, Ltd. Excursion is scheduled to run on the Tyvan Sub, between Richardson, SK and Fillmore, SK. 108 miles. Details being finalized. Check back for updates.