August 16 - 19, 2010 - Algoma Central Railway (ACR)

Great Lakes Railcars is pleased to sponsor a 4-day motorcar excursion over the line of the Algoma Central Railway (ACR) on August 16-19, 2010. 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 set-on at 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 (per car with two persons/double occupancy) 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 fuel for 3 days. Complete Registration Package with all details will be sent upon receipt of the excursion fee. This is a NARCOA insured excursion and all NARCOA, Great Lakes Railcar and Railroad rules will apply. To register, send payment of $1350 (Payable to Great Lakes Railcars) to: Fred D. Lonnes, Excursion Coordinator, P. O. Box 92, Western Springs, IL 60558-0092, Questions? email algoma2010@flash.net

August 20 - 22, 2010 - Indiana Northeastern Railroad (IN/MI)
FULL - WAIT LIST STARTED

Great Lakes Railcars, Inc., is pleased to announce a 2-day motor car excursion on the Indiana Northeastern Railroad in northeast Indiana and southeast Michigan on Saturday & Sunday, August 21 & 22, 2010. The trip will start in Ashley, IN (set-on Friday evening) and run east/west, then north to Coldwater, MI for an overnight stay, with return to Ashley early afternoon on Sunday. The entire trip will cover approximately 150 miles. The excursion fee of $250.00 includes the railroad fee, overnight accommodations in Coldwater, MI (Sat., August 21, 2010), gratuities, and other miscellaneous excursion costs. Registration materials, complete 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 35 car limit. To register, send a check for $250.00 (Payable to Great Lakes Railcars) to 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.

August 26 - 29, 2010 (Thurs-Sun)- Great Lakes Central Railroad, Inc. (MI)
FULL - WAIT LIST ONLY

Great Lakes Rail Cars, Inc. is pleased to sponsor a 3-day motor car excursion over a portion of the Great Lakes Central Railway (ex- Tuscola & Saginaw Bay Railway), beginning 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

October 16, 2010 - Whitewater Valley Railroad (IN)
 
Great Lakes Railcars is pleased to announce an excursion on the Whitewater Valley Railroad.  Come and experience beautiful fall scenery from Connersville, IN to Metamora, IN along the former Whitewater Canal.  Excursion participants will travel appx 55 round trip miles with a stop in the historic canal town of Metamora.  All NARCOA rules apply and NARCOA insurance is required.  If interested, please contact Andy Sargent at 812-591-3345 (before 9:00 PM) or email at andysargent4010@hotmail.com . 

Link to NARCOA Excursions Page