This is an archived calendar of previous railfan events and excursions. For upcoming railfan events and excursions throughout North America, please see the Railfan Events & Excursions Calendar.

AUGUST 2007

August 4-5: Huckleberry Railroad Railfan Weekend
4-6-0 #2 renumbered as former Alaska #152 plus D&RGW K-27 2-8-2 #464 - Flint, Michigan
For more information: Huckleberry Railroad

August 5: DEL-MAR-VA Express Rare Mileage Train Ride
Excursion on the Bay Coast Railroad between Cape Charles, Virginia, and Pocomoke City, Maryland
For more information: Southern Appalachia Railway Museum

August 11: Virginia City/Carson City Railfest & Sunset Wine Train
Virginia & Truckee railfest and excursion over the extension to American Flats - Virginia City, Nevada
For more information: Virginia City Convention & Tourism Authority

August 11-12: Orrville Railroad Days Festival
Train rides, track car rides, museum displays, and more - Orrville, Ohio
For more information: Orrville Railroad Heritage Society

August 12: DEL-MAR-VA Express Rare Mileage Train Ride
Excursion on the Bay Coast Railroad between Cape Charles, Virginia, and Pocomoke City, Maryland
For more information: Southern Appalachia Railway Museum

August 17-22: Canadian Pacific 2816 One-Way Positioning Move
CP 4-6-4 #2816 travels Calgary to Minneapolis with overnight stops. Public tickets available.
For more information: Friends of the 261

August 18: Sunbury River Festival
Diesel-powered train excursions from Sunbury to Snydertown, Pennsylvania
For more information: Sunbury River Festival

August 18-19: Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum "Diesel Days"
Six operating diesels with locomotive and caboose rides planned - Rush, New York
For more information: Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum

August 21-25: National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) Convention "Chattanooga Rails 2007"
Variety of excursions planned in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area
For more information: Chattanooga Rails 2007

August 22-26: Durango & Silverton "Narrow Gauge Railfest"
Special excursions to Silverton with photo run-bys, plus swap meet - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway
For photos: Durango & Silverton Fall Photo Special 2006

August 22-26: Union Pacific Steam "Colorado State Fair Express"
UP 4-8-4 #844 operates Cheyenne-Denver-Pueblo-Denver-Cheyenne. On-display in Denver August 23 & 24. Public excursion on August 25 from Denver to Pueblo for the Colorado State Fair.
For more information: Colorado State Fair Express

August 25: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Summerville Steam Excursion" (NRHS Convention)
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Chattanooga Rails 2007

August 25: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad "Chama Moonlight Train"
Evening excursion from Chama to Osier, returning at 10pm - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

August 25: White Haven "Jam Below The Dam"
Diesel-powered excursions on the Reading & Northern Railroad - White Haven, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad

August 26: Three Rivers Rambler Railfan Day
Rare mileage trip with 2-8-0 #203, plus shop tour, following NRHS convention, - Knoxville, Tennessee
For more information: Three Rivers Rambler

August 29-30: Canadian Pacific 2816 One-Way Positioning Move
CP 4-6-4 #2816 travels Minneapolis-Chicago w/ overnight in Milwaukee. Public tickets available.
For more information: Friends of the 261

August 29-September 1: National Narrow Gauge Convention
Four operating two-foot narrow gauge railroads are located within two hours of convention hotel.
For more information: 27th National Narrow Gauge Convention

August 31-September 3: Whitewater Valley Railroad Steam Weekend
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 operates five trips per day - Connersville, Indiana
For more information: Whitewater Valley Railroad

August 31-September 5: Electric Railroaders’ Association Annual Convention
Tour of local museums plus MetroLink  Light Rail shop tour - St. Louis, Missouri
For more information: Electric Railroaders’ Association (ERA)

SEPTEMBER 2007

September 1-2: Train Festival at the Depot
Model train displays, children's activities, and vintage equipment on display - Columbus, Ohio
For more information: Train Festival at the Depot

September 1-3: Canadian Pacific 2816 Round-Trips from Franklin Park to Sturtevant
CP 4-6-4 #2816 powers one-day round-trips from Franklin Park, Illinois to Sturtevant, Wisconsin.
For more information: Friends of the 261

September 1-3: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip to Boston - New Haven, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

September 2: Wilmington & Western Railroad "Pufferbelly Day"
WWRR 4-4-0 #98 and 0-6-0 #58 doubleheader - Wilmington, Delaware
For more information: Wilmington & Western Railroad
For photos: Wilmington & Western Railroad Photo Galleries

September 3-24: Union Pacific Steam "Oklahoma Centennial Sooner Rocket"
UP 4-8-4 #844 operates Cheyenne-North Platte-Marysville-Herington-Wichita-Enid-El Reno-Duncan-Waurika-Lone Star and return via the reverse route, with the stopovers planned in current and past employee sites. No public excursions.
For more information: Union Pacific Steam Shop

September 4-5: Canadian Pacific 2816 One-Way Positioning Move
CP 4-6-4 #2816 travels Chicago-Minneapolis w/ overnight in La Crosse. Public tickets available.
For more information: Friends of the 261

September 7-9: Whitewater Valley Railroad Steam Weekend
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 operates five trips per day - Metamora, Indiana
For more information: Whitewater Valley Railroad

September 8: Glory Days of the Railroad 2007
Festival includes excursions on the Green Mountain Railroad - White River Junction, Vermont
For more information: Glory Days of the Railroad

September 8-9: Canadian Pacific 2816 Round-Trips from Minneapolis to Glenwood
CP 4-6-4 #2816 powers one-day round-trips from Minneapolis to Glenwood, Minnesota.
For more information: Friends of the 261

September 8-9: Tweetsie Railroad "Railfan Weekend"
Two days of steam excursions with 4-6-0 #12 and 2-8-2 #190 - Blowing Rock, North Carolina
For more information: Tweetsie Railroad
For photos: Tweetsie Railroad Railfan Weekend 2006

September 8-9: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip to Boston - New Haven, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

September 9: Steamtown Excursion to Nicholson over Tunkhannock Viaduct
Round-trip to Nicholson behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 for Nicholson Bridge Day - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site and Nicholson Online
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

September 14-16: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad "Railfest 2007"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 visits for a three-day festival - Bryson City, North Carolina
For more information: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

September 14-16: Lake Shore Railway Association "LaGrange Engine Show"
Viscose Co. 0-4-0 Tank Engine #6 operates on the Lorain & West Virginia Railway - Wellington, Ohio
For more information: LaGrange Engine Club

September 15: Western Maryland Railroad Photo Special
56-mile vintage diesel excursion to Tygart Junction, plus night photo session - Elkins, West Virginia
For more information: Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association (MSR&LHA)

September 15: Canadian Pacific 2816 & Milwaukee Road 261 Doubleheader
CP 4-6-4 #2816 and Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261 doublehead Minneapolis to La Crosse, Wisconsin.
For more information: Friends of the 261

September 15-16: White Mountain Central Railroad "Railroad Days"
0-4-0 Porter, Heisler, and 2-4-2T Baldwin expected to operate - Lincoln, New Hampshire
For more information: White Mountain Central Railroad

September 15-16: Eagle Cap Wilderness Rail Adventure
63-mile RDC excursions on the ex-UP branch between Elgin and Joseph, Oregon
For more information: RailsNW

September 15-16: Orrville Railroad Heritage Society Pittsburgh Overnight Excursion
Weekend excursion to Pittsburgh on the Wheeling & Lake Eric Railway - Orrville, Ohio
For more information: Orrville Railroad Heritage Society

September 15-16: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip to Boston - New Haven, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

September 15-16: Monticello Railway Museum "Railroad Days"
Vintage freight and passenger trains plus motorcar rides - Monticello, Illinois
For more information: Monticello Railway Museum

September 15-16: Mineral Bluff "Ride the Rails Festival"
5-mile ride behind a restored motor car on the L&N's Murphy Branch - Mineral Bluff, Georgia
For more information: Tri-State Model Railroaders

September 16-22: Canadian Pacific 2816 One-Way Positioning Move
CP #2816 travels Minneapolis-Calgary via Winnipeg w/ overnight stops. Public tickets available.
For more information: Friends of the 261

September 20: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Steam Excursion
Ohio Central 4-6-2 #1293 powers a 5pm excursion to Akron and return; a private excursion will operate on September 22 - Independence, Ohio
For more information: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

September 20: Trains Unlimited "Rio Grande La Veta Pass II"
SP 2-6-0 #1744 pulls a photo freight over La Veta Pass - Alamosa, Colorado
For more information: Trains Unlimited

September 21: Trains Unlimited "Rio Grande La Veta Pass Adventure"
SP 2-6-0 #1744 pulls a photo special with passenger consist over La Veta Pass - Alamosa, Colorado
For more information: Trains Unlimited

September 21-23: Original Town Rail Fest 2007
Tours of UP engines and Bailey Yard, plus rides on the Operation Lifesaver Train - North Platte, Nebraska
For more information: Original Town Rail Fest

September 22: Oregon Coast Steam Adventure
Daylong excursion to Salmonberry on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Garibaldi, Oregon
For more information: RailsNW

September 22: Fostoria Rail Festival
Train swap meet, model railroad displays, photo contest, and more - Fostoria, Ohio
For more information: Fostoria Rail Preservation Society

September 22: Wilmington & Western Railroad Photographers Special to Hockessin
Doodlebug #4662 departs 10am for Hockessin with many photo stops - Wilmington, Delaware
For more information: Baltimore Chapter NRHS, PO Box 10233, Parkville MD 21234-0233
For photos: Wilmington & Western Railroad Photo Galleries

September 22-23: Durango & Silverton "Fall Photographer's Special"
Two-day photo shoot on the D&SNG with overnight in Silverton, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway
For photos: Durango & Silverton Fall Photo Special 2006

September 22-23: Conway Scenic Railroad "Railfan Weekend"
Two days of steam excursions and demonstrations with 0-6-0 #7470 - Conway, New Hampshire
For more information: Conway Scenic Railroad

September 22-23: Bel-Del "Railfan Weekend"
Photo runbys, night photo freight, and whistle blow with Susquehanna #142 - Phillipsburg, New Jersey
For more information: New York Susquehanna & Western Technical & Historical Society

September 26-29: Trains Unlimited "Rio Grande Durango Rail Adventure"
Four days of charter trains on the Durango & Silverton with DRGW C-18 2-8-0 #315, a K-28 locomotive, and rolling stock in classic Rio Grande paint - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Trains Unlimited
For photos: Durango & Silverton Fall Photo Special 2006

September 29: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Steam All The Way"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee  to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

September 29: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad "Total Track Tour"
Excursion over the entire 51 miles of CVSR track between Independence and Canton, Ohio
For more information: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

September 29-30: New Hope & Ivyland "Railfan Weekend"
2-8-0 #40 pulls a vintage freight train to Ivyland with many runbys - New Hope, Pennsylvania
For more information: New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
For photos: New Hope & Ivyland Railroad Photo Galleries

September 29-30: Adirondack Scenic Railroad "Fall Rail Photography Weekend"
Photo special, regularly scheduled excursions, and 15th Anniversary Celebration - Thendara, New York
For more information: Adirondack Scenic Railroad

September 29-30: Middletown & Hummelstown "Civil War Remembered Train"
2-6-0 #91 returns to service after a four year hiatus - Middletown, Pennsylvania
For more information: Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad

September 29-30: Roundhouse Victoria "E&N Days"
Vintage locomotives and equipment on display - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Details forthcoming: Roundhouse Victoria

September 29-October 1: Cumbres & Toltec "Chama Steam Fall Madness"
Three days of steam with a 15-car Rio Grande freight - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Chama Steam

OCTOBER 2007

October 5-7: Byesville Scenic Railway "Steam Weekend & Coal Miners Festival"
Ohio Central 4-6-2 #1293 pulls weekend steam excursions - Byesville, Ohio
For more information: Byesville Scenic Railway

October 6: Electric City Trolley Museum Light Rail Seminar
12-mile round-trip, slide presentations, industry speakers, and shop tour - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Electric City Trolley Museum (570-963-6590)

October 6-7: East Broad Top "Fall Spectacular"
All operational equipment runs for the annual fall event - Orbisonia, Pennsylvania
For more information: East Broad Top Railroad
For photos: East Broad Top Fall Spectacular 2006

October 6-7: Bluewater Michigan Chapter NRHS "Timberliner" Fall Color Tour
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 pulls excursions from Kawkawlin to Grayling, Michigan
For more information: Bluewater Michigan Chapter, NRHS

October 6-7: Canadian Pacific 2816 trips from Minneapolis to Winona & La Cresent
CP 4-6-4 #2816 powers round-trips from Minneapolis to Winona and La Crescent, Minnesota
For more information: Friends of the 261

October 6-7: Upper Perkiomen Valley Excursions
Reading FP7s 902/903 power four 22-mile excursions each day from Pennsburg to Emmaus, Pennsylvania
For more information: Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce

October 6-7: Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum "Steam Days"
Train rides with a 1950 Porter-built saddle tank steam engine (St. Elizabeth) - Baltimore, Maryland
For more information: Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum

October 6-7: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip to Boston - New Haven, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

October 12: Erie Lackawanna Historical Society Annual Convention Excursion
Diesel-powered 64-mile excursion on the Tioga Central Railroad - Wellsboro Jct., Pennsylvania
For more information: Erie Lackawanna Historical Society

October 13: Mass Bay RRE's "Fall Circle Tour" on the Providence & Worcester Railroad
All-day excursion on the P&W from Worcester, Massachusetts to Providence, Groton, and Norwich
For more information: Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts

October 13: Orrville Railroad Heritage Society Medina Loop Fall Foliage Excursion
All-day excursion to Medina on the Wheeling & Lake Eric Railway - Orrville, Ohio
For more information: Orrville Railroad Heritage Society

October 13-14: Reading & Northern "Autumn Leaf Excursions" to Jim Thorpe
Diesel-powered round-trip to Jim Thorpe - Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad

October 13-14: Finger Lakes Scenic Railway "Fall Foliage Excursion Trains"
Lehigh Valley Railroad Historical Society sponsors excursions between Shortsville and Geneva, New York
For more information: Lehigh Valley Railroad Historical Society

October 13-14: South Carolina Railroad Museum Steam Weekend
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 #75 operates on the Rockton, Rion & Western RR - Winnsboro, South Carolina
For more information: South Carolina Railroad Museum

October 13-14: Upper Perkiomen Valley Excursions
Reading FP7s 902/903 power four 22-mile excursions each day from Pennsburg to Emmaus, Pennsylvania
For more information: Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce

October 13-14: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip to Boston - New Haven, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

October 20: Reading & Northern "Autumn Leaf Excursion" to Jim Thorpe
Diesel-powered round-trip to Jim Thorpe - Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad

October 20: Cumbres & Toltec "Chama Steam VI Late Fall Classic"
Tripleheader steam with a 40-car Rio Grande freight - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Chama Steam
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Photo Gallery

October 20: 470 Railroad Club "Crawford Notch Excursion"
Diesel-powered excursion on the Conway Scenic Railroad to Hazens - North Conway, New Hampshire
For more information: 470 Railroad Club

October 20: Metro-North Railroad Harmon Shop Open House
Free tours of the commuter railroad's largest maintenance and repair facility - Croton-Harmon, New York
For more information: Metro-North Railroad

October 20-21: South Carolina Railroad Museum Steam Weekend
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 #75 operates on the Rockton, Rion & Western RR - Winnsboro, South Carolina
For more information: South Carolina Railroad Museum

October 20-21: Kentucky Railway Museum Excursion w/ L&N 152
L&N 4-6-2 #152 pulls a 22-mile round-trip to Boston - New Haven, Kentucky
For more information: Kentucky Railway Museum

October 27: Metro-North 4th Annual Fall Foliage Rail Excursion
Private Metro-North train from Grand Central Terminal to Cold Spring, New York
For more information: Metro-North Railroad

October 27-28: Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad Foliage & Photo Weekend
Diesel-powered excursions from Romney, West Virginia south to Petersburg and north to Green Spring
For more information: Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad

NOVEMBER 2007

November 2-4: Steamtown "Lackawanna Railfest 2007"
Planned events include operation of CN 3254 and CP 2317; banquet at the Lackawanna Hotel (Friday night), excursions to Delaware Water Gap (Saturday) and Moscow (Sunday) with steam on the westbound return; night photo session (Saturday); display of visiting diesel and steam equipment; private railcar excursion from Philadelphia with Juniata Terminal E8's (see www.highirontravel.com for details); trolley rides at the Electric City Trolley Museum; and more - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

November 3-4: Strasburg Rail Road "Trains & Troops"
Two steam locomotives operate, including mixed freight consist - Strasburg, Pennsylvania
For more information: Strasburg Rail Road
For photos: Strasburg Rail Road Photo Gallery

November 3-4: New Hope Valley Railway "Double-headed Thunder"
Doubleheaded trips with Vulcan 0-4-0T #17 and visiting Flagg Coal 0-4-0ST #75 from the Steam Railroading Institute - Bonsal, North Carolina
For more information: New Hope Valley Railway

November 4: Pennsylvania Railroad Museum Night Photo Session
Simulates operations of a G5, E6, E44, GG1, H6, H10, K4, L1, and M1 - Strasburg, Pennsylvania
For more information: Lerro Productions

November 5: Strasburg Rail Road "Canadian National Photo Freight"
Day and night photo freights with CN 2-6-0 #89 and CN 0-6-0 #7312 - Strasburg, Pennsylvania
For more information: Lerro Productions
For photos: Strasburg Rail Road Photo Gallery

November 10: Wisconsin & Southern Santa Train w/ Soo Line 1003
Soo Line 2-8-2 #1003 operates excursions from Ripon and Hartford, Wisconsin
For more information: Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
For photos: Soo Line 1003 on the Wisconsin & Southern

November 10: Little River Railroad "Photo Freight Special"
Little River 4-6-2 #110 pulls a freight with multiple photo run-bys between Quincy and Hillsdale, Michigan
For more information: Little River Railroad

November 10: Michigan Railroad History Conference
Ten presentations on Michigan rail history, plus tour of the Steam Railroading Institute - Owosso, Michigan
For more information: Michigan Railroad History Conference

November 10-11: New Hope Valley Railway "Double-headed Thunder"
Doubleheaded trips with Vulcan 0-4-0T #17 and visiting Flagg Coal 0-4-0ST #75 from the Steam Railroading Institute - Bonsal, North Carolina
For more information: New Hope Valley Railway

November 10-11: Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society Excursion
Erie E8 #833 and DL Alcos power an excursion on the Delaware-Lackawanna from Scranton to Analomink, Pennsylvania (with local stops) featuring Nickel Plate sleeping car "City of Lima"
For more information: Eric Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society

November 11: Wilmington Chapter NRHS "Turkey Trot Trolley Trip"
Four-hour excursion with a PCC-II and work PCC on South Philadelphia routes - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For more information: Wilmington Chapter, National Railroad Historical Society

DECEMBER 2007

December 1: Canadian Pacific 2007 Holiday Train Departs Steamtown
CP's annual Holiday Train departs Steamtown at approximately 6pm - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site

December 1-2: Steam Railroading Institute "North Pole Express"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers two daily excursions from Owosso, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute

December 7-9: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation "Holiday Express III"
Southern Pacific 4-8-4 #4449 powers 40-minute trips from Oaks Amusement Park, Portland, Oregon
For more information: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation

December 8-9: Steam Railroading Institute "North Pole Express"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers two daily excursions from Owosso, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute

December 14-16: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation "Holiday Express III"
Southern Pacific 4-8-4 #4449 powers 40-minute trips from Oaks Amusement Park, Portland, Oregon
For more information: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation

December 14-16: Steam Railroading Institute "North Pole Express"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers two daily excursions from Owosso, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute

December 15: Wisconsin & Southern Santa Train w/ Soo Line 1003
Soo Line 2-8-2 #1003 pulls an excursion from Plymouth, Wisconsin
For more information: Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
For photos: Soo Line 1003 on the Wisconsin & Southern

December 31: Durango & Silverton "New Year's Eve Special Train"
Annual special departs in the evening with entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, and cash bar - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Photo Gallery

JANUARY 2008

January 5: Conway Scenic Railroad "Steam in the Snow" Photographer's Special
Grand Trunk 0-6-0 #7470 pulls an excursion to Sawyer River from North Conway, New Hampshire
For more information: Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts
For photos: Conway Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

January 19: Steamtown "Ice Harvest Excursion" to Tobyhanna
52-mile round-trip to Tobyhanna behind CP 4-6-2 #2317 or CN 2-8-2 #3254 - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

FEBRUARY 2008

February 1-3: Nevada Northern Railway "Winter Steam Spectacular"
Three-day photo shoot featuring 2-8-0 #93 and 4-6-0 #40 - Ely, Nevada
For more information: Nevada Northern Railway
For photos: Nevada Northern Railway Winter Steam Spectacular

February 2: Wilmington Chapter NRHS "Super Saturday Streetcar Special XV"
PCC trolley excursion on routes typically served by modern light rail vehicles - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For more information: Wilmington Chapter, National Railroad Historical Society

February 4-6: Heber Valley Railroad "Winter Photo Freight"
Three-day photo shoot featuring 2-8-0 #618 - Heber City, Utah
For more information: Heber Valley Railroad
For photos: Heber Valley Railroad Winter Photo Freight

February 8-10: Nevada Northern Railway "Winter Steam Spectacular"
Three-day photo shoot featuring 2-8-0 #93 and 4-6-0 #40 - Ely, Nevada
For more information: Nevada Northern Railway
For photos: Nevada Northern Railway Winter Steam Spectacular

February 9: Durango & Silverton "Photographer's Night"
Photography workshop and night photo shoot in the train yard - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Photo Gallery

February 10: Durango & Silverton "Winter Photographer's Special"
All-day photo shoot on the D&SNG to Cascade Canyon and beyond - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Photo Gallery

February 11-13: Heber Valley Railroad "Winter Photo Freight"
Three-day photo shoot featuring 2-8-0 #618 - Heber City, Utah
For more information: Heber Valley Railroad
For photos: Heber Valley Railroad Winter Photo Freight

MARCH 2008

February 29 - March 16: Inland Lakes Railway "Festival Of Steam"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 operates four times daily from Mount Dora, Florida
For more information: Inland Lakes Railway

APRIL 2008

April 16-20: Amory Railroad Festival
Festival with entertainment, car show, and museum events, celebrating railroad history in Amory, Mississippi
For more information: Amory Railroad Festival

April 26: Orrville Railroad Heritage Society Pittsburgh (Station Square) Excursion
Excursion to Pittsburgh on the Wheeling & Lake Eric Railway, with 3 hours at Station Square - Orrville, Ohio
For more information: Orrville Railroad Heritage Society

April 26-27: North Carolina Transportation Museum "Rail Days"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 train rides, plus diesel & motorcar rides - Spencer, North Carolina
For more information: NC Transportation Museum

MAY 2008

May 2-4: CALS at Cass "Weekend in the Alleghenies"
Photo specials at the Cass Scenic Railroad, plus Elkins to Cass excursion - Cass, West Virginia
For more information: CALS at Cass Railroad Excursions

May 3-4: Fullerton Railroad Days
Vintage and modern railroad equipment on display, plus model train layouts - Fullerton, California
For more information: Fullerton Railroad Days

May 3-4: Trains Unlimited "La Veta Pass Explorer"
Alco 2-8-0 #18 (ex-Grand Canyon) pulls a photo freight to La Veta; overnight in Walsenburg, Colorado
For more information: Trains Unlimited
For photos: Rio Grande Scenic Photo Gallery

May 9-11: Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261 Photo Charter on the Twin Cities & Western
Three-day photo freight and passenger charter from Minneapolis, Minnesota
For more information: Lerro Productions

May 10: Reading & Northern Private Excursion w/ #425 - Port Clinton to Hickory Run
GM&N 4-6-2 #425 pulls a private excursion (no tickets) for National Train Day - Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad

May 10: Rare Mileage Excursion on Maine's "Lower Road" to Augusta
MRG / 470 Club excursion between Rockland, Brunswick, and Augusta on the Maine Eastern Railroad
For more information: MRG, Inc. / 470 Railroad Club

May 10-11: San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum "Pacific Coast Railroad Roundup"
Astroworld Harpur 4-4-0 #1 pulls ex-Disneyland passenger coaches - Santa Margarita, California
For more information: San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

May 10-11: Cass Scenic Railroad - Carl Franz Photo Charter
Photo special and railfan events at the Cass Scenic Railroad - Cass, West Virginia
For more information: E-mail Carl Franz at CMFRR@aol.com

May 12-18: Trains Unlimited "Western Maryland & West Virginia Railfan Spectacular"
Railfan charters with steam and classic diesel power on the the Western Maryland Scenic, Potomac Eagle Scenic, Cass, West Virginia Central, Durbin & Greenbrier Valley, and Cheat Mountain Railroads.
For more information: Trains Unlimited
For photos: Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

May 14: Durbin & Greenbrier Valley "Elkins to Cass Passenger Special"
One-way excursion between Elkins, Spruce, and Cass with photo runbys and return bus service.
For more information: Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association (MSR&LHA)

May 15: Durbin & Greenbrier Valley "Cass to Elkins Passenger Special"
One-way excursion between Cass, Spruce, and Elkins with photo runbys and return bus service.
For more information: Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association (MSR&LHA)

May 16-18: Cass Railfan Weekend
Photo specials and railfan events at the Cass Scenic Railroad, plus Elkins excursion - Cass, West Virginia
For more information: Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association (MSR&LHA)

May 16-18: Durand Railroad Days
Annual festival with entertainment and model railroads, celebrating railroading history in Durand, Michigan
For more information: Durand Railroad Days

May 17: Mass Bay RRE's "Berkshire Flyer" on the Housatonic Railroad
Daylong excursion over the ex-New Haven Berkshire Line between Pittsfield, MA and Canaan, CT
For more information: Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts

May 17: Steam Railroading Institute "Spring Northerner"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers daily excursions from Owosso to Clare, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroading Institute
For photos: Pere Marquette 1225 Photo Gallery

May 18: Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad Photo Special
Photo runbys with Climax geared locomotive No. 3, the Durbin Rocket - Durbin, West Virginia
For more information: Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association (MSR&LHA)

May 24: RJ Corman QJ Steam Locomotive "Old Smokey" w/ Freight Train
RJ Corman 2-10-2 QJ pulls a freight train from Louisville to Lexington, Kentucky
For more information: RJ Corman

May 24-25: Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Opening Weekend
RGSR introduces LS&I 2-8-0 #18, dome cars, and new Monte Vista excursions - Alamosa, Colorado
For more information: Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
For photos: Rio Grande Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

May 24-26: Golden Gate Railroad Museum "Steam Returns to Niles Canyon"
SP 4-6-2 #2472 on the Niles Canyon Railway with all-day photo charter Saturday - Fremont, California
For more information: Golden Gate Railroad Museum

May 31: Wanamaker Kempton & Southern "Steam Photo Freight Special"
WK&S 0-6-0 #65 powers a photo special with vintage freight cars - Kempton, Pennsylvania
For more information: E-mail Christian Signorelli at csignorelli@dejazzd.com
For photos: Wanamaker Kempton & Southern Photo Gallery

May 30-June 7: Yulee Railroad Days 2008
Linear festival follows the route of the historic cross-state Florida Railroad in northern Florida
For more information: Yulee Railroad Days

JUNE 2008

June 1: ATSF 3751 "San Diego Steam Special" from Los Angeles to San Diego
AT&SF 4-8-4 #3751 pulls a public excursion from Los Angeles Union Station
For more information: Central Coast Chapter, NRHS

June 7: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Steam All The Way"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee  to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

June 12 - July 6: Canadian Pacific "BC Spirit of 150 Rail Tour"
Canadian Pacific 4-6-4 Empress #2816 visits British Columbia communities in June & July
For more information: BC Spirit of 150

June 13-15: Skunk Train "Steam Engine Celebration"
California-Western RR 2-8-2 #45 powers excursions from Ft. Bragg to Willits (6/13), Willits to Northspur (6/14), and Willits to Ft. Bragg (6/15), California
For more information: Skunk Train

June 14: Southern Pacific 4449 Daylight on display at Cruisin' Sherwood!
SP 4-8-4 #4449 will appear at the custom and classic car show in Sherwood, Oregon
For more information: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation

June 16: D&RGW #315 on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Mixed consist excursion with DRGW C-18 2-8-0 #315 from Chama, New Mexico to Antonito, Colorado
For more information: Durango Railroad Historical Society

June 16-22: National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) Convention "Lone Star Rails 2008"
Steam/diesel excursions, shop tours, railroadiana show, photo session, and more - Fort Worth, Texas
For more information: Lone Star Rails 2008

June 18: D&RGW #315 on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Evening mixed consist dinner excursion with DRGW C-18 2-8-0 #315 from Antonito, Colorado
For more information: Durango Railroad Historical Society

June 20: Black River & Western Railroad Photo Freight
Diesel-powered revenue freight train with photo runbys - Ringoes, New Jersey
For more information: Black River Railroad Historical Trust

June 21: Reading & Northern Excursion w/ #425 - Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe
GM&N 4-6-2 #425 pulls her first revenue excursion since restoration - Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad
For photos: Reading & Northern 425 Photo Gallery

June 21: D&RGW #315 on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Mixed consist excursion with DRGW C-18 2-8-0 #315 to Osier from Antonito, Colorado
For more information: Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec

June 22: Trains Unlimited "Domes Over Tehachapi"
Private railcars on the rear of Amtrak's Coast Starlight during a one-day detour via Tehachapi Loop
For more information: Trains Unlimited

June 25-28: Friends of the Burlington Northern Railroad Convention
Tours of Hobson Yard and Havelock Shops, memorabilia, models, and railfanning - Lincoln, Nebraska
For more information: Friends of the Burlington Northern Railroad

June 26-29: SP&S "Summer Steam Special" at Oaks Amusement Park
Public and private 45-minute excursions from Oaks Park with SP&S 4-8-4 #700 - Portland, Oregon
For more information: Pacific Railroad Preservation Association

June 28: Steamtown Excursion to Delaware Water Gap
104-mile round-trip to Delaware Water Gap for Founders Day - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Galleries

June 28 - July 7: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Galloping Goose Excursions
Excursions from Antonito, Colorado and Chama, New Mexico with Galloping Goose #5
For more information: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

June 28-29: Galesburg Railroad Days
Annual railroad festival in Galesburg, Illinois
For more information: Galesburg Railroad Days

June 28-29: 24 Hours @ Albany, Oregon - A Railfan Gathering
Watch trains, meet other railfans, and watch photo presentations, videos and documentaries for 24 hours
For more information: RailroadForums.com

JULY 2008

July 4: D&RGW #315 on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
DRGW C-18 2-8-0 #315 leads six stock cars and caboose to Osier from Antonito, Colorado
For more information: Durango Railroad Historical Society

July 4: Wilmington & Western Railroad "Fireworks Express"
WWRR 4-4-0 #98 pulls a night train to the Hockessin fireworks show - Wilmington, Delaware
For more information: Wilmington & Western Railroad
For photos: Wilmington & Western Railroad Photo Galleries

July 4: Durango & Silverton "Independence Day Express"
Excursion to Silverton for a day of festivities and fireworks - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Photo Gallery

July 5: Petersburg (WV) Railroad Show
Railroad equipment and model trains on display, plus excursion from Romney, West Virginia
For more information: Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad

July 6: Fireworks Express! '08: The Party on the Bridge
Chartered train to the CORRIDORone Bridge to view the city fireworks display - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
For more information: Modern Transit Partnership (MTP)

July 7: D&RGW #315 on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Photo freight with DRGW C-18 2-8-0 #315 from Antonito, Colorado to Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Durango Railroad Historical Society

July 9: D&RGW #315 on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Two photo freights with DRGW C-18 2-8-0 #315 from Chama, New Mexico to Cumbres Pass
For more information: Durango Railroad Historical Society

July 10-13: "Steam Returns to Elkins" Depot Centennial and Railroad Days
Western Maryland (Cass) Shay #6 runs Cass to Elkins with run-bys, plus short trips from Elkins, WV
For more information: Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association (MSR&LHA)

July 11-13: Altoona Railfest at the Railroaders Memorial Museum
Excursions around Horseshoe Curve, plus overnight excursion to Pittsburgh - Altoona, Pennsylvania
For more information: Railroaders Memorial Museum

July 11-15: Trains Unlimited "White Pass & Yukon Steam Spectacular"
Steam and diesel photo freights on the White Pass & Yukon - Skagway, Alaska
For more information: Trains Unlimited

July 12-13: Reading & Northern Excursions w/ #425 - Tunkhannock to Jim Thorpe
GM&N 4-6-2 #425 powers excursions through the Lehigh Gorge to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad
For photos: Reading & Northern 425 Photo Gallery

July 17: UP #844 positioning move for Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train
One-way positioning move (no public) of UP 4-8-4 #844 from Cheyenne, Wyoming to Denver, Colorado
For more information: Union Pacific Steam Schedule
For photos: Cheyenne Frontier Days Train Photo Gallery

July 19: Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train
17th annual round-trip excursion from Denver, Colorado to Cheyenne, Wyoming with UP 4-8-4 #844
For more information: Cheyenne Frontier Days Train
For photos: Cheyenne Frontier Days Train Photo Gallery

July 19-20: Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association "Train Days"
Pennsylvania Railroad B4a 0-6-0 #643 operates on a one-mile loop - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
For more information: Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association

July 20: Cheyenne Depot Train Excursion w/ UP #844
One-way excursion (bus return) from Denver, Colorado to Cheyenne, Wyoming with UP 4-8-4 #844
For more information: Cheyenne Depot Museum
For photos: Cheyenne Frontier Days Train Photo Gallery

July 20: Gandy Dancer Festival
Free train rides on the Wisconsin & Southern, plus bluegrass music concert - Mazomanie, Wisconsin
For more information: Mid-Continent Railway Museum

July 26: Steam Railroading Institute "Highland Chieftain"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers an  excursion from Owosso to Alma, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroading Institute
For photos: Pere Marquette 1225 Photo Gallery

July 26: York-Durham Heritage Railway Railfans Day
Excursions with photo run-bys, cab and van tours, and gas car rides - Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada
For more information: York-Durham Heritage Railway

AUGUST 2008

August 2-3: Huckleberry Railroad Railfan Weekend
Alaska 4-6-0 #152 and D&RGW K-27 2-8-2 #464, plus shop tours and photo special - Flint, Michigan
For more informatio: Huckleberry Railroad
For photos: Huckleberry Railroad Photo Gallery

August 8-9: Orrville Railroad Days Festival
Train rides, track car rides, museum displays, and more - Orrville, Ohio
For more information: Orrville Railroad Heritage Society

August 8-9: Virginia City/Carson City Railfest
Celebration of the Virginia & Truckee, one day in Carson City and one day in Virginia City, Nevada
For more information: Virginia City Convention & Tourism Authority

August 9: Cumbres & Toltec "Pile Driver OB Photo Freight Train"
Runbys to Cumbres Pass with a maintenance-of-way consist - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Photo Gallery

August 9-10: Finger Lakes Scenic Railway "Victor Rail Festival"
Three daily excursions from Victor to Manchester, New York, the first passenger trips from Victor in 10+ years
For more information: Finger Lakes Scenic Railway

August 13: Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261 One-Way Excursion Minneapolis to Milwaukee
Stops at Red Wing, Winona, La Crosse, Tomah, Wisconsin Dells, Portage, and Columbus
For more information: Milwaukee Road 261
For photos: Milwaukee Road 261 Photo Gallery

August 15: Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261 Dinner Train from Milwaukee
Dinner train (with coach tickets available) from Milwaukee to Sturtevant, Wisconsin
For more information: Milwaukee Road 261
For photos: Milwaukee Road 261 Photo Gallery

August 16: Sunbury River Festival Train Rides
Diesel-powered train excursions from Sunbury to Snydertown, Pennsylvania
For more information: Sunbury River Festival

August 16-17: Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261 Milwaukee to Wisconsin Dells Excursions
Daily round-trips from Milwaukee to Wisconsin Dells, plus local trips from the Dells to New Lisbon
For more information: Milwaukee Road 261
For photos: Milwaukee Road 261 Photo Gallery

August 19: Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261 One-Way Excursion Milwaukee to Minneapolis
Stops at Columbus, Portage, Wisconsin Dells, Tomah, La Crosse, Winona, and Red Wing
For more information: Milwaukee Road 261
For photos: Milwaukee Road 261 Photo Gallery

August 20-29: Union Pacific #844 on display at the Democratic National Convention
UP 4-8-4 #844 from Cheyenne to Denver (8/20), public display at DNC (8/22-28), and return (8/29)
For more information: Union Pacific Steam Schedule
For photos: Union Pacific 844 Photo Gallery

August 21-24: Durango & Silverton "Narrow Gauge Railfest"
Excursions with D&RGW #315 and Galloping Goose #5, plus Presidential Special - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Photo Gallery

August 23-24: Orrville Railroad Heritage Society Pittsburgh Overnight Excursion
Weekend excursion to Pittsburgh on the Wheeling & Lake Eric Railway - Orrville, Ohio
For more information: Orrville Railroad Heritage Society

August 23-24: Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum "Diesel Days"
Owns six diesels engines with locomotive and caboose rides planned - Rush, New York
For more information: Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum

August 23-24: Train Festival at the Depot
Model train displays, children's activities, and vintage equipment on display - Columbus, Ohio
For more information: Train Festival at the Depot

August 29-31: Steamtown "Lackawanna Railfest 2008"
Planned events include operation of CN 3254 and CP 2317, steam excursion to Moscow (Saturday), diesel excursion from Cresco to Steamtown (Saturday), visiting diesel and steam equipment, trolley rides at the Electric City Trolley Museum, and  more - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

August 29-September 1: Whitewater Valley Railroad Steam Weekend
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 operates from Metamora, Indiana
For more information: Whitewater Valley Railroad

August 29-September 1: Electric Railroaders’ Association Annual Convention
Tour of Rockhill Trolley Museum, PCC Fantrip, and NJT River Line Charter - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For more information: Electric Railroaders’ Association (ERA)

August 30-31: Little River Railroad "Train Fest 2008"
Doubleheader with Little River 4-6-2 #110 and 0-4-0T #1, plus motorcar rides - Coldwater, Michigan
For more information: Little River Railroad

August 30-September 1: Golden Gate Railroad Museum "Sunol Steam Specials"
SP 4-6-2 #2472 on the Niles Canyon Railway with morning photo charter and two afternoon round-trips to Niles on Saturday, display in Sunol on Sunday, and four round-trips to Niles on Monday - Sunol, California
For more information: Golden Gate Railroad Museum

August 31: Wilmington & Western Railroad "Pufferbelly Day"
WWRR 4-4-0 #98 and 0-6-0 #58 doubleheader to Mt. Cuba - Wilmington, Delaware
For more information: Wilmington & Western Railroad
For photos: Wilmington & Western Railroad Photo Galleries

SEPTEMBER 2008

September 6: Reading & Northern Excursion w/ #425 - Jim Thorpe to Pittston
GM&N 4-6-2 #425 powers an excursion through the Lehigh Gorge from Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad
For photos: Reading & Northern 425 Photo Gallery

September 6: Steamtown Excursion to Nicholson over Tunkhannock Viaduct
Canadian National 2-8-2 #3254 powers an excursion from Steamtown to Nicholson - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

September 6: 16th Annual "Glory Days of the Railroad" Festival
Festival includes excursions on the Green Mountain Railroad - White River Junction, Vermont
For more information: Glory Days of the Railroad

September 6-7: Whitewater Valley Railroad "Metamora Civil War & Steam Weekend"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 operates from Metamora, Indiana
For more information: Whitewater Valley Railroad

September 6-7: Tweetsie Railroad "Railfan Weekend"
Two days of steam excursions with 4-6-0 #12 and 2-8-2 #190 - Blowing Rock, North Carolina
For more information: Tweetsie Railroad
For photos: Tweetsie Railroad Railfan Weekend

September 6-7: New Jersey Museum of Transportation "Railroader's Weekend"
Several vintage diesel locomotives in operation, plus shop tours and exhibits - Farmingdale, New Jersey
For more information: Tweetsie Railroad

September 7-8: Cumbres & Toltec "Chama Steam Fall Madness 2008"
Two days of steam to Antonito with a Rio Grande freight - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Chama Steam
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Photo Gallery

September 10-13: National Narrow Gauge Convention
Annual narrow gauge convention to be held in Portland, Oregon
For more information: 28th National Narrow Gauge Convention

September 12-14: Maine Eastern Railroad "Photographer's Weekend"
Runbys, rare mileage (Lower Road to Augusta), photo freight, and night photo session - Brunswick, Maine
For more information: Maine Eastern Railroad (e-mail CharterServices@merail.com)

September 13: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad "Total Track Tour"
Excursion over the entire 51 miles of CVSR track between Independence and Canton, Ohio
For more information: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

September 13: Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261 Minneapolis to La Crescent Excursion
Round-trip excursion from Minneapolis to Winona, and from Winona to La Crescent, Minnesota
For more information: Milwaukee Road 261
For photos: Milwaukee Road 261 along the Mississippi River

September 14: Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261 Minneapolis to La Crosse Excursion
Round-trip excursion from Minneapolis to La Crosse, Wisconsin, via CP out and BNSF return
For more information: Milwaukee Road 261
For photos: Milwaukee Road 261 along the Mississippi River

September 18 - October 9: Union Pacific #3985 to North Platte Railfest & St. Paul
UP Challenger 4-6-6-4 #3985 travels Cheyenne to North Platte (9/18), on display at North Platte Railfest (9/19-21), North Platte to St. Paul (9/22-26), on display at St. Paul (9/27-29), St. Paul to Council Bluffs (9/30-10/3), on display at Council Bluffs (10/4-7), and Council Bluffs to Cheyenne (10/8-9)
For more information: Union Pacific Steam Schedule

September 19-21: North Platte Rail Fest
Second annual celebration of North Platte, Nebraska's spirit and origins, with UP Challenger on display
For more information: North Platte Rail Fest

September 19-21: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad "Railfest 2008"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 Saddle Tank #75 visits for a three-day festival, plus heritage diesel excursions, photo special, motorcar display, and more - Bryson City, North Carolina
For more information: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

September 20: Fostoria Rail Festival
Photo contest, model train swap meet, live demonstrations, car show, and more - Fostoria, Ohio
For more information: Fostoria Rail Preservation Society

September 20-21: White Mountain Central Railroad "Railroad Days"
0-4-0 Porter, Heisler, 2-4-2T Baldwin, and Railbus expected to operate - Lincoln, New Hampshire
For more information: White Mountain Central Railroad

September 20-21: Conway Scenic Railroad "Railfan Weekend"
Steam excursions to Conway and Bartlett with Grand Trunk 0-6-0 #7470, plus diesel excursions to Crawford Notch and Redstone, including run-bys and night photo session - North Conway, New Hampshire
For more information: Conway Scenic Railroad
For photos: Conway Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

September 20-21: Monticello Railway Museum "Railroad Days"
Vintage freight and passenger trains plus motorcar rides - Monticello, Illinois
For more information: Monticello Railway Museum

September 20-21: West Coast Railway Heritage Park "SteamFest"
Rides behind Royal Hudson #2860, plus steam crane display, handcar rides, and more - Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
For more information: West Coast Railway Association

September 21: AAPRCO Convention Special w/ ATSF 3751
Santa Fe 4-8-4 #3751 pulls a private railcar excursion from Los Angeles to San Diego & San Pedro
For more information: AAPRCO and Trains Unlimited Tours (public tickets)

September 21: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad "Photo Special"
Diesel-powered, eight-hour, 71-mile roundtrip excursion from Bryson City to Andrews, North Carolina
For more information: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

September 22: Trains Unlimited Tours "La Veta Pass Express"
Southern Pacific 2-6-0 #1744 pulls a passenger train over La Veta Pass - Alamosa, Colorado
For more information: Trains Unlimited Tours
For photos: Rio Grande Scenic Photo Gallery

September 23: Trains Unlimited Tours "La Veta Pass Photo Freight"
Southern Pacific 2-6-0 #1744 pulls a classic freight over La Veta Pass - Alamosa, Colorado
For more information: Trains Unlimited Tours
For photos: Rio Grande Scenic Photo Gallery

September 24-28: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad "Festival of Steam"
Ohio Central 4-6-2 #1293 on display Sept. 24/25, plus excursions Sept. 27/28 - Independence, Ohio
For more information: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

September 25-26: Trains Unlimited Tours "Rio Grande Durango Steam"
Mixed freight on the Durango & Silverton, painted in classic 1940's Rio Grande green - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Trains Unlimited Tours
For photos: Durango & Silverton Photo Gallery

September 27: Tennessee Valley Railroad "Steam All The Way"
100-mile round-trip from Chattanooga, Tennessee  to Summerville, Georgia, behind 2-8-0 #610
For more information: Tennessee Valley Railroad

September 27-28: Durango & Silverton "Fall Photographer's Special"
Two-day photo shoot on the D&SNG with overnight in Silverton, Colorado
For more information: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Fall Photo Specials 2006-2007

September 27-28: New Hope & Ivyland "Railfan Weekend"
2-8-0 #40 pulls a vintage freight train to Ivyland with many runbys - New Hope, Pennsylvania
For more information: New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
For photos: New Hope & Ivyland Railroad Photo Gallery

September 27-28: Colfax Railroad Days 2008
Train rides, model train displays, living history demonstrations, and more - Colfax, California
For more information: Colfax Area Chamber of Commerce

September 27-October 3: CPR Empress 2816 Excursion
Canadian Pacific 4-6-4 #2816 powers a rail tour from Calgary to Vancouver, Canada
For more information: Society of International Railway Travelers

September 29-October 1: Trains Unlimited Tours "Rio Grande Cumbres Steam"
Three day charter includes a round-trip from Chama to Antonito, plus doubleheader to Cumbres Pass.
For more information: Trains Unlimited Tours
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Photo Gallery

OCTOBER 2008

October 3-5: Byesville Scenic Railway "Steam Weekend & Coal Miners Festival"
Ohio Central 4-6-2 #1293 to pull 7-mile round-trips from Byesville, Ohio
For more information: Byesville Scenic Railway

October 4-5: Oregon Coast Steam Adventure on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
Daylong excursions to Salmonberry with Curtiss Lumber Co. Heisler #2 - Garibaldi, Oregon
For more information: RailsNW

October 4-5: Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum "Steam Days"
Steam train rides with 1950 Saddle Tank #4 St. Elizabeth, plus the operation of 1856 4-4-0 #25 William Mason (oldest operating steam locomotive in America) - Baltimore, Maryland
For more information: Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum

October 4-5: Washington DC Union Station "Centennial Celebration"
Amtrak equipment (Acela, Superliner, and Viewliner), historic locomotives (PRR GG1 #4935, PRR E8A #5711, ACL E3A #501, SOU E8A #6900, C&O F7A #8016), and private railcars on display - Washington, DC
For more information: Amtrak Great American Stations

October 4-5: Steam Train Bluegrass Festival w/ SP #745
Southern Pacific 2-8-2 #745 on display (under steam) at a bluegrass festival - New Orleans, Louisiana
For more information: Louisiana Steam Train Association

October 4-10: CPR Empress 2816 Excursion
Canadian Pacific 4-6-4 #2816 powers a rail tour from Vancouver to Calgary, Canada
For more information: Society of International Railway Travelers

October 10-12: East Broad Top "Fall Spectacular"
Train rides with steam engine #15, diesel M-7, motorcar M-3, and gas electric M-1 - Orbisonia, Pennsylvania
For more information: East Broad Top Railroad
For photos: East Broad Top Fall Spectacular

October 11: Reading & Northern Excursion w/ #425 - Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe
GM&N 4-6-2 #425 powers a day-long fall foliage excursion from Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad
For photos: Reading & Northern 425 Photo Gallery

October 11: Orrville Railroad Heritage Society Medina Loop Fall Foliage Excursion
All-day excursion to Medina on the Wheeling & Lake Eric Railway - Orrville, Ohio
For more information: Orrville Railroad Heritage Society

October 11: Steam Railroading Institute "Fall Color Trip"
Diesel-powered (Great Lakes Central) all-day excursion from Mt. Pleasant to Cadillac, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroading Institute

October 11: Catawissa to Northumberland Excursions on North Shore Railroad
Diesel-powered excursions depart Catawissa (American Legion Bldg on Rt. 42) at 10am & 2pm for a 2-3 hour roundtrip to Northumberland. Seating in four coaches, Pullman car, and caboose. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children. Sponsored by Roaring Creek & Catawissa Valley Historical Study Group. For tickets, call 570-799-0417 or 570-799-0700

October 11-12: Finger Lakes Scenic Railway "Fall Foliage Train Excursions"
Lehigh Valley RR Historical Society sponsors 24-mile excursions between Shortsville and Victor, New York
For more information: Lehigh Valley Railroad Historical Society

October 12: Reading & Northern "Autumn Leaf Excursion" to Jim Thorpe
Diesel-powered round-trip to Jim Thorpe from Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad
For photos: Reading & Northern Photo Gallery

October 18: Reading & Northern Excursion w/ #425 - Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe
GM&N 4-6-2 #425 powers a day-long fall foliage excursion from Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad
For photos: Reading & Northern 425 Photo Gallery

October 18: Mass Bay RRE's "Fall Circle Tour" on the Providence & Worcester Railroad
All-day excursion on the P&W from Worcester, Massachusetts to Providence and Groton
For more information: Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts

October 18: 470 Railroad Club "Crawford Notch Excursion"
Grand Trunk 0-6-0 #7470 and F-units power an excursion on the Conway Scenic RR from North Conway, NH through Crawford Notch, with rare mileage on the Maine Central to Redstone and beyond Fabyans
For more information: 470 Railroad Club
For photos: Conway Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

October 18-19: Iowa Interstate QJ Steam Special for Flood Relief
RDC's two Chinese QJ-type steam locomotives to power a revenue freight from Iowa City to Rock Island (Saturday morning), passenger excursions from Rock Island to Silvis and Walcott (Saturday afternoon), private dinner train from Rock Island (Saturday evening), and one-way passenger excursion from Rock Island to Iowa City (Sunday)
For more information: City of Rock Island

October 18-19: "New River Train" Excursions
Diesel-powered excursions from Huntington to Hinton, West Virginia, through the New River Gorge
For more information: Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society

October 18-19: South Carolina Railroad Museum Steam Weekend
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 #75 operates on the Rockton, Rion & Western RR - Winnsboro, South Carolina
For more information: South Carolina Railroad Museum

October 19: Reading & Northern "Autumn Leaf Excursion" to Jim Thorpe
Diesel-powered round-trip to Jim Thorpe from Port Clinton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad
For photos: Reading & Northern Photo Gallery

October 24-25: Cumbres & Toltec "Chama Steam VII Classic"
Tripleheader steam with a 25-car Rio Grande freight to Cumbres Pass - Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Chama Steam
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Photo Gallery

October 25: Reading & Northern "All-Day Railfan Photo Special"
GM&N 4-6-2 #425 powers a photo freight special from Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe and up the Lehigh Line
For more information: Reading & Northern Railroad
For photos: Reading & Northern 425 Photo Gallery

October 25: Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Charter on the Durango & Silverton
Friends' 20th anniversary celebration aboard a charter to Cascade Canyon - Durango, Colorado
For more information: Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Photo Gallery

October 25: Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad "Railfan Night Steam Special"
15-mile excursion with photo run-bys departs at 6:30p -Boone, Iowa
For more information: Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

October 25-26: "New River Train" Excursions
Diesel-powered excursions from Huntington to Hinton, West Virginia, through the New River Gorge
For more information: Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society

October 25-26: South Carolina Railroad Museum Steam Weekend
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 #75 operates on the Rockton, Rion & Western RR - Winnsboro, South Carolina
For more information: South Carolina Railroad Museum

NOVEMBER 2008

November 1: Danbury Railway Museum "Fall Foliage Excursion"
Rare mileage excursion on the Housatonic Railroad from Danbury to Kent, Connecticut, using Metro-North equipment. Departs Danbury at 10a and returns at 4:30p, with two-hour layover in Kent.
For more information: Danbury Railway Museum

November 1: Credit Valley Explorer "All-Day Scenic Tour"
Rare mileage trip with photo stops over the entire Orangeville Brampton Railway (OBRY) from Orangeville to Mississauga, Ontario, using high-nose and low-nose GP-9's and ex-VIA/CN coaches
For more information: Credit Valley Explorer Train

November 1: Dinner with Steve Lee of the Union Pacific Steam Program
Steve Lee to speak at a dinner benefiting the Mahoning Valley Railroad Historical Society - Canfield, Ohio
For more information: OGR Publishing

November 1-2: North Carolina Transportation Museum "Virginia Autumn Flyer"
Excursions from museum (Spencer, NC) to Charlottesville, VA using Amtrak and vintage equipment.
For more information: N.C. Transportation Museum

November 8-9: Strasburg Rail Road "Trains & Troops"
Two steam locomotives operate, including mixed freight consist - Strasburg, Pennsylvania
For more information: Strasburg Rail Road
For photos: Strasburg Rail Road Photo Gallery

November 9: Little River Railroad "Photo Freight Special"
Little River 4-6-2 #110 and/or 0-4-0T #1 pull a freight with multiple photo run-bys - Coldwater, Michigan
Details forthcoming: Little River Railroad

November 22: Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad "Photo Special"
Diesel-powered excursion on the entire railroad from Petersburg, West Virginia to Green Spring
For more information: Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad

November 23-24: DEL-MAR-VA Express Rare Mileage Train Ride
Excursion on the Bay Coast Railroad between Cape Charles, Virginia, and Pocomoke City, Maryland
For more information: Southern Appalachia Railway Museum

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