The North American Railcar Operators Association (NARCOA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and safe, legal operation of railroad equipment historically used for maintenance of way purposes. The organization is primarily composed of those who own and operate a personal rail speeder. NARCOA has over 1,800 members worldwide.
History
NARCOA started in 1980 as a list of motorcar owners, known as "The NARCOA Roster." In 1986, NARCOA organized the first private-owner motorcar meet ever held. In 1987, NARCOA began publication of their official newsletter, The Setoff. In 1988 the group incorporated as a non-profit organization in the State of Delaware and started an insurance program for member railcar operators.
Services Provided
NARCOA provides several important services for members which are essential to safe and successful rail car operation. These services include:
Safety Program - The organization is focused on safe railcar operations. NARCOA publishes a rule book that outlines safe operating practices and rail motorcar standards. Safety meetings precede each rail excursion. Each issue of The Setoff includes safety information. Proper safety equipment is required for participants in each rail excursion. A judicial committee enforces safety policy and sanctions violators.
North America covers an area of about 24,709,000 square kilometers (9,540,000 square miles), about 16.5% of the earth's land area and about 4.8% of its total surface.
North America is the third largest continent by area, following Asia and Africa, and the fourth by population after Asia, Africa, and Europe.
In 2013, its population was estimated at nearly 565million people in 23 independent states, or about 7.5% of the world's population, if nearby islands (most notably the Caribbean) are included.
North America was reached by its first human populations during the last glacial period, via crossing the Bering land bridge. The so-called Paleo-Indian period is taken to have lasted until about 10,000 years ago (the beginning of the Archaic or Meso-Indian period). The Classic stage spans roughly the 6th to 13th centuries.
The Pre-Columbian era ended with the arrival of European settlers during the Age of Discovery and the Early Modern period. Present-day cultural and ethnic patterns reflect different kind of interactions between European colonists, indigenous peoples, African slaves and their descendants. European influences are strongest in the northern parts of the continent while indigenous and African influences are relatively stronger in the south. Because of the history of colonialism, most North Americans speak English, Spanish or French and societies and states commonly reflect Western traditions.
The North American Plate is a tectonic plate covering most of North America, Greenland, Cuba, the Bahamas, and parts of Iceland and the Azores. It extends eastward to the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and westward to the Chersky Range in eastern Siberia. The plate includes both continental and oceanic crust. The interior of the main continental landmass includes an extensive granitic core called a craton. Along most of the edges of this craton are fragments of crustal material called terranes, accreted to the craton by tectonic actions over the long span of geologic time. It is thought that much of North America west of the Rocky Mountains is composed of such terranes.
North American Railcar Operators Association on The E & N Rail Line
Speeder Cars on the E&N Railway Line Leaving Duncan,
Vancouver Island Canada
More Speeder Car Videos LINK BELOW
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsSCILFgxIJjSVQCJ3ekEDahuAqXYSd5
North American Railcar Operators Association
http://www.narcoa.org/
published: 20 Sep 2014
The Slice | Rail Car Putt-Putts
Ride the rails in an old-fashioned "Putt-Putt" car. Recently, enthusiasts from the North American Railcar Operators Association journeyed between Two Harbors and Duluth on their speeders. Find out more about this part of railroad history on this edition of The Slice.
published: 02 Aug 2021
North American Railcar Operators Association Speeders on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
published: 14 Dec 2022
20210502 Speeders - North American Railcar Operators Association
NARCOA club came to Tamaqua Schuylkill County. The group made several brief layovers in town while letting children and adults alike check out their cars.
Summary provided by ‘NARCOA’ - is a non-profit group dedicated to the preservation and the safe, legal operation of railroad equipment historically used for maintenance of way. The key phrase in this description is “ safe, legal operation”. NARCOA members operate their own privately owned railroad motorcars on railroads throughout the United States and Canada during railroad-sanctioned NARCOA excursions. Members travel through some of the most picturesque areas of the North American continent. Excursions vary from one-day, 25 mile trips between two towns to multi-day, 1000 mile trips covering several states or provinces! These excurs...
published: 03 May 2021
NARCOA Railcar Operators visit Pittsburgh and Oakmont PA 10-09-2022 (video 1)
I came upon this gathering of NARCOA (North American Railcar Operators Association) on 10-09-22, in Oakmont PA (near Pittsburgh). It was an awesome experience. Everyone I met was really nice and very informative. They were gracious enough to share some info about the club and this fascinating hobby.
published: 30 Nov 2022
City of Prineville Railroad speeder run May 13, 2024 Pacific Railcar Operators "PRO"
City of Prineville Railway
May 13, 2024 – Prineville, OR
The City of Prineville Railway and Pacific Railcar Operators “PRO” invite you to journey on their scenic high dessert railroad from the Prineville Freight Depot to Prineville Junction and return for about 29-miles round trip on well-maintained rail. Two round trips are planned. This customer oriented short line railroad was formed in 1918 and is the oldest continuously operated municipal short line in the United States.
More information at https://www.pro-online.org/
Pacific Railcar Operators (PRO) is a nonprofit corporation that provides railcar excursion coordinators a safe, legal and professional environment for sponsoring excursions on North American railroads. PRO invites all NARCOA licensed and mentored motorcar operators...
published: 26 Aug 2024
NARCOA Railcar Operators visit Pittsburgh and Oakmont PA 10-09-2022 (@ Railroad Crossing)
I came upon this gathering of NARCOA (North American Railcar Operators Association) on 10-09-22 in Oakmont PA (near Pittsburgh). It was an awesome experience. Everyone I met was really nice and very informative. They were gracious enough to share some info about the club and this fascinating hobby.
This was my 2nd video, where the club travels over the Railroad Crossing at Hulton Road.
published: 30 Nov 2022
Hi-Rail Truck leads NARCOA Rail Speeders
published: 25 Mar 2023
PRO NARCOA Motorcar (Speeder) Tillamook excursion
Pacific Railcar Operators "PRO" NARCOA Motorcar (Speeder) excursion on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad from the Tillamook Air Museum to Wheeler, August 23, 2022.
https://www.pro-online.org
published: 03 Sep 2022
NARCOA Rail Speeders visit the Reading and Northern
Speeder Cars on the E&N Railway Line Leaving Duncan,
Vancouver Island Canada
More Speeder Car Videos LINK BELOW
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsSCILFg...
Speeder Cars on the E&N Railway Line Leaving Duncan,
Vancouver Island Canada
More Speeder Car Videos LINK BELOW
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsSCILFgxIJjSVQCJ3ekEDahuAqXYSd5
North American Railcar Operators Association
http://www.narcoa.org/
Speeder Cars on the E&N Railway Line Leaving Duncan,
Vancouver Island Canada
More Speeder Car Videos LINK BELOW
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsSCILFgxIJjSVQCJ3ekEDahuAqXYSd5
North American Railcar Operators Association
http://www.narcoa.org/
Ride the rails in an old-fashioned "Putt-Putt" car. Recently, enthusiasts from the North American Railcar Operators Association journeyed between Two Harbors an...
Ride the rails in an old-fashioned "Putt-Putt" car. Recently, enthusiasts from the North American Railcar Operators Association journeyed between Two Harbors and Duluth on their speeders. Find out more about this part of railroad history on this edition of The Slice.
Ride the rails in an old-fashioned "Putt-Putt" car. Recently, enthusiasts from the North American Railcar Operators Association journeyed between Two Harbors and Duluth on their speeders. Find out more about this part of railroad history on this edition of The Slice.
NARCOA club came to Tamaqua Schuylkill County. The group made several brief layovers in town while letting children and adults alike check out their cars.
Sum...
NARCOA club came to Tamaqua Schuylkill County. The group made several brief layovers in town while letting children and adults alike check out their cars.
Summary provided by ‘NARCOA’ - is a non-profit group dedicated to the preservation and the safe, legal operation of railroad equipment historically used for maintenance of way. The key phrase in this description is “ safe, legal operation”. NARCOA members operate their own privately owned railroad motorcars on railroads throughout the United States and Canada during railroad-sanctioned NARCOA excursions. Members travel through some of the most picturesque areas of the North American continent. Excursions vary from one-day, 25 mile trips between two towns to multi-day, 1000 mile trips covering several states or provinces! These excursions are organized by NARCOA Excursion Coordinators. All excursions are approved by and coordinated with participating railroads.
Railroad motorcars or ‘Speeders’ were used by the railroads to inspect the many miles of track for defects and to handle track maintenance. Speeders have been phased out by the railroads in favor of Hy-Rail Vehicles, which are standard road vehicles with retractable guide wheels that can operate on road or rail. Railfans bought the scrap speeders and organized NARCOA in the mid 1980’s. Running a speeder costs considerably less than boating or golfing although some think it’s a hot, noisy and smelly hobby! Some members also own and operate more modern Hy-Rail vehicles.
NARCOA club came to Tamaqua Schuylkill County. The group made several brief layovers in town while letting children and adults alike check out their cars.
Summary provided by ‘NARCOA’ - is a non-profit group dedicated to the preservation and the safe, legal operation of railroad equipment historically used for maintenance of way. The key phrase in this description is “ safe, legal operation”. NARCOA members operate their own privately owned railroad motorcars on railroads throughout the United States and Canada during railroad-sanctioned NARCOA excursions. Members travel through some of the most picturesque areas of the North American continent. Excursions vary from one-day, 25 mile trips between two towns to multi-day, 1000 mile trips covering several states or provinces! These excursions are organized by NARCOA Excursion Coordinators. All excursions are approved by and coordinated with participating railroads.
Railroad motorcars or ‘Speeders’ were used by the railroads to inspect the many miles of track for defects and to handle track maintenance. Speeders have been phased out by the railroads in favor of Hy-Rail Vehicles, which are standard road vehicles with retractable guide wheels that can operate on road or rail. Railfans bought the scrap speeders and organized NARCOA in the mid 1980’s. Running a speeder costs considerably less than boating or golfing although some think it’s a hot, noisy and smelly hobby! Some members also own and operate more modern Hy-Rail vehicles.
I came upon this gathering of NARCOA (North American Railcar Operators Association) on 10-09-22, in Oakmont PA (near Pittsburgh). It was an awesome experience....
I came upon this gathering of NARCOA (North American Railcar Operators Association) on 10-09-22, in Oakmont PA (near Pittsburgh). It was an awesome experience. Everyone I met was really nice and very informative. They were gracious enough to share some info about the club and this fascinating hobby.
I came upon this gathering of NARCOA (North American Railcar Operators Association) on 10-09-22, in Oakmont PA (near Pittsburgh). It was an awesome experience. Everyone I met was really nice and very informative. They were gracious enough to share some info about the club and this fascinating hobby.
City of Prineville Railway
May 13, 2024 – Prineville, OR
The City of Prineville Railway and Pacific Railcar Operators “PRO” invite you to journey on their sce...
City of Prineville Railway
May 13, 2024 – Prineville, OR
The City of Prineville Railway and Pacific Railcar Operators “PRO” invite you to journey on their scenic high dessert railroad from the Prineville Freight Depot to Prineville Junction and return for about 29-miles round trip on well-maintained rail. Two round trips are planned. This customer oriented short line railroad was formed in 1918 and is the oldest continuously operated municipal short line in the United States.
More information at https://www.pro-online.org/
Pacific Railcar Operators (PRO) is a nonprofit corporation that provides railcar excursion coordinators a safe, legal and professional environment for sponsoring excursions on North American railroads. PRO invites all NARCOA licensed and mentored motorcar operators with current NARCOA insurance and a NARCOA compliant speeder/motorcar to explore the rails in the western US and Canada. PRO is a nonprofit, incorporated affiliate of NARCOA, which hosts motorcar excursions using the NARCOA insurance program, releases, and rules.
PRO excursions are primarily in the western regions of North America. Excursions comply with the NARCOA Rule Book, Operations Manual, and PRO's General Order # 6. PRO membership is not required to join our runs.
City of Prineville Railway
May 13, 2024 – Prineville, OR
The City of Prineville Railway and Pacific Railcar Operators “PRO” invite you to journey on their scenic high dessert railroad from the Prineville Freight Depot to Prineville Junction and return for about 29-miles round trip on well-maintained rail. Two round trips are planned. This customer oriented short line railroad was formed in 1918 and is the oldest continuously operated municipal short line in the United States.
More information at https://www.pro-online.org/
Pacific Railcar Operators (PRO) is a nonprofit corporation that provides railcar excursion coordinators a safe, legal and professional environment for sponsoring excursions on North American railroads. PRO invites all NARCOA licensed and mentored motorcar operators with current NARCOA insurance and a NARCOA compliant speeder/motorcar to explore the rails in the western US and Canada. PRO is a nonprofit, incorporated affiliate of NARCOA, which hosts motorcar excursions using the NARCOA insurance program, releases, and rules.
PRO excursions are primarily in the western regions of North America. Excursions comply with the NARCOA Rule Book, Operations Manual, and PRO's General Order # 6. PRO membership is not required to join our runs.
I came upon this gathering of NARCOA (North American Railcar Operators Association) on 10-09-22 in Oakmont PA (near Pittsburgh). It was an awesome experience. ...
I came upon this gathering of NARCOA (North American Railcar Operators Association) on 10-09-22 in Oakmont PA (near Pittsburgh). It was an awesome experience. Everyone I met was really nice and very informative. They were gracious enough to share some info about the club and this fascinating hobby.
This was my 2nd video, where the club travels over the Railroad Crossing at Hulton Road.
I came upon this gathering of NARCOA (North American Railcar Operators Association) on 10-09-22 in Oakmont PA (near Pittsburgh). It was an awesome experience. Everyone I met was really nice and very informative. They were gracious enough to share some info about the club and this fascinating hobby.
This was my 2nd video, where the club travels over the Railroad Crossing at Hulton Road.
Pacific Railcar Operators "PRO" NARCOA Motorcar (Speeder) excursion on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad from the Tillamook Air Museum to Wheeler, August 23, 202...
Pacific Railcar Operators "PRO" NARCOA Motorcar (Speeder) excursion on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad from the Tillamook Air Museum to Wheeler, August 23, 2022.
https://www.pro-online.org
Pacific Railcar Operators "PRO" NARCOA Motorcar (Speeder) excursion on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad from the Tillamook Air Museum to Wheeler, August 23, 2022.
https://www.pro-online.org
Speeder Cars on the E&N Railway Line Leaving Duncan,
Vancouver Island Canada
More Speeder Car Videos LINK BELOW
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZsSCILFgxIJjSVQCJ3ekEDahuAqXYSd5
North American Railcar Operators Association
http://www.narcoa.org/
Ride the rails in an old-fashioned "Putt-Putt" car. Recently, enthusiasts from the North American Railcar Operators Association journeyed between Two Harbors and Duluth on their speeders. Find out more about this part of railroad history on this edition of The Slice.
NARCOA club came to Tamaqua Schuylkill County. The group made several brief layovers in town while letting children and adults alike check out their cars.
Summary provided by ‘NARCOA’ - is a non-profit group dedicated to the preservation and the safe, legal operation of railroad equipment historically used for maintenance of way. The key phrase in this description is “ safe, legal operation”. NARCOA members operate their own privately owned railroad motorcars on railroads throughout the United States and Canada during railroad-sanctioned NARCOA excursions. Members travel through some of the most picturesque areas of the North American continent. Excursions vary from one-day, 25 mile trips between two towns to multi-day, 1000 mile trips covering several states or provinces! These excursions are organized by NARCOA Excursion Coordinators. All excursions are approved by and coordinated with participating railroads.
Railroad motorcars or ‘Speeders’ were used by the railroads to inspect the many miles of track for defects and to handle track maintenance. Speeders have been phased out by the railroads in favor of Hy-Rail Vehicles, which are standard road vehicles with retractable guide wheels that can operate on road or rail. Railfans bought the scrap speeders and organized NARCOA in the mid 1980’s. Running a speeder costs considerably less than boating or golfing although some think it’s a hot, noisy and smelly hobby! Some members also own and operate more modern Hy-Rail vehicles.
I came upon this gathering of NARCOA (North American Railcar Operators Association) on 10-09-22, in Oakmont PA (near Pittsburgh). It was an awesome experience. Everyone I met was really nice and very informative. They were gracious enough to share some info about the club and this fascinating hobby.
City of Prineville Railway
May 13, 2024 – Prineville, OR
The City of Prineville Railway and Pacific Railcar Operators “PRO” invite you to journey on their scenic high dessert railroad from the Prineville Freight Depot to Prineville Junction and return for about 29-miles round trip on well-maintained rail. Two round trips are planned. This customer oriented short line railroad was formed in 1918 and is the oldest continuously operated municipal short line in the United States.
More information at https://www.pro-online.org/
Pacific Railcar Operators (PRO) is a nonprofit corporation that provides railcar excursion coordinators a safe, legal and professional environment for sponsoring excursions on North American railroads. PRO invites all NARCOA licensed and mentored motorcar operators with current NARCOA insurance and a NARCOA compliant speeder/motorcar to explore the rails in the western US and Canada. PRO is a nonprofit, incorporated affiliate of NARCOA, which hosts motorcar excursions using the NARCOA insurance program, releases, and rules.
PRO excursions are primarily in the western regions of North America. Excursions comply with the NARCOA Rule Book, Operations Manual, and PRO's General Order # 6. PRO membership is not required to join our runs.
I came upon this gathering of NARCOA (North American Railcar Operators Association) on 10-09-22 in Oakmont PA (near Pittsburgh). It was an awesome experience. Everyone I met was really nice and very informative. They were gracious enough to share some info about the club and this fascinating hobby.
This was my 2nd video, where the club travels over the Railroad Crossing at Hulton Road.
Pacific Railcar Operators "PRO" NARCOA Motorcar (Speeder) excursion on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad from the Tillamook Air Museum to Wheeler, August 23, 2022.
https://www.pro-online.org
The North American Railcar Operators Association (NARCOA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and safe, legal operation of railroad equipment historically used for maintenance of way purposes. The organization is primarily composed of those who own and operate a personal rail speeder. NARCOA has over 1,800 members worldwide.
History
NARCOA started in 1980 as a list of motorcar owners, known as "The NARCOA Roster." In 1986, NARCOA organized the first private-owner motorcar meet ever held. In 1987, NARCOA began publication of their official newsletter, The Setoff. In 1988 the group incorporated as a non-profit organization in the State of Delaware and started an insurance program for member railcar operators.
Services Provided
NARCOA provides several important services for members which are essential to safe and successful rail car operation. These services include:
Safety Program - The organization is focused on safe railcar operations. NARCOA publishes a rule book that outlines safe operating practices and rail motorcar standards. Safety meetings precede each rail excursion. Each issue of The Setoff includes safety information. Proper safety equipment is required for participants in each rail excursion. A judicial committee enforces safety policy and sanctions violators.
not american, barely north american. ten thousand years of history (but hey, who's counting anyway?) dissolved and forgotten in just over five hundred. hold on man, let me check my notes. two continents chock full of people can be destroyed and gone unnoticed? are you kidding me? survival should be based on fairness, not fitness. and just remember that as three hundred million sing 'this land is your land' we scream 'basta ya'. this country is still wet to the touch, saturated with greed conquest and blood⦠conveniently stuffed under the rug. this may be overdue: fuck you. a different time? well that can't replace the countless cultures that have been erased. established in 1492, i'm not american.
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Excursions are organized through the NorthAmerican Railcar Operators Association... They commonly have a 20-horsepower Onan 4-cycle engine, according to the North American Railcar Operators Association.
Stops are planned at several communities along the rail line to collect new unwrapped toys that members of the NorthAmerican Railcar Operators Association direct to a local MarineToys for Tots program ... Operators hope to be in Youngwood at noon.
Many times national television news headlines draw clicks, but they leave little to be thankful for ... Drivers and their passengers of tiny rail cars, part of the NorthAmerican Railcar Operators Association passed through towns in the region ... ....
According to our partners at TribLIVE.com, a group of operators run the railcars through a 40-mile trip every November ... “We’re just amazed to be here,” said JohnGonder, a representative of the NorthAmericanRailcars Operators Association.
Stops are planned at several communities along the rail line collecting new unwrapped toys that members of the NorthAmerican Railcar Operators Association direct to a local MarineToys for Tots program.