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What’s New

  • Goose Lake Speeder Run open for signups.  (5/9/2024
  • Oregon Pacific RR - Canby to Liberal, OR. Now open for signups.  (5/1/2024) 
  • City of Prineville Railway - May 12-13, 2024.  Now open for signups. (4/25/2024) 
  • Rail trailer for sale (4/25/2024) 
  • Albany & Eastern RR Exc May 19, 2024 now open for signups  (4/16/2024) 
  • Cargo Trailer SOLD, Pace 16’x7’ (4/11/2024) 
  • Montana Exc - June 5-9, 2024. Now open for signups. (4/4/2024) 
  • For Sale Fairmont A-5 in Clarkston, WA (3/27/2024)  
  • Spring Shoutout - Under Newsletters. (3/26/2024)  
  • Great Northern Exc - June 13-14, 2024 now open for signups (3/9/2024) 
  • Colfax, WA Exc - June 15-17, 2024 now open for signups  (3/9/2024) 
  • Napa “Tune & Train” Exc - Feb 21 - April 30, 2024 mentoring & Trouble-shooting  (2/29/2024) 
  • Forms tab updated with new NARCOA Rail Vehicle Inspection form ver 4.0 (new Turntable Inspection requirements) (2/18/2024)

Dorothy Roberts wins

2023 PRO “Spike” Award

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.


Watch this site for timely excursion announcements and news. We hope you'll join our adventures on the rails.

Nancy Andrews wins Shinny Wheel Award

Ralph Burks wins 2023 PRO Spirit Award

Russell Homan wins
2023 PRO “Spike” Award

Nancy Andrews and Guy Howard win prestigious 2023 NARCOA Shiny Wheel Awards.

David Klein wins 2023
PRO “Oops” Award

Upcoming Excursions  

  • May 12-13, 2024 - City of Prineville Railway excursion, Prineville, OR
  • May 16, 17, & 21, 2024 - Northwest Tour: Chehalis Centraila Railroad, Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad, & Mt Hood Railway,  Washington & OR
  • May 18, 2024 - Oregon Pacific RR, Canby to Liberal, OR
  • May 19, 2024 - Albany & Eastern Railroad, Lebanon, OR
  • June 5-9, 2024 - “Big Sky Spring” Central MT RR & Mission Man RR, Montana
  • June 13-14, 2024 - Great Northwest Railroad, Lewiston, ID to Riparia, WA
  • June 15-17, 2024 - Palouse River and Coulee City Railroad, Colfax, WA
  • Oct 12, 2024 - Goose Lake Speeder Run, Lakeview, OR


Save the Date - 2024

  • August 15-18 - COOSBAY 
  • Sept. 13-14 - Dayton to Walla Walla,  WA
  • Sept 15 - Dayton, WA Depot
    Rides  
  • Sept. 20 -22 - Joseph, OR
  • Oct. 3-6 - Coos Bay Toy Run 
  • Oct. 8-9 - OCSR (Tillamook)  
  • Oct. 18-20 - Washington Eastern, Medical Lake, WA
Southwest Tour, Grand Canyon RR, AZ

Southwest Tour, Grand Canyon RR, AZ

Southwest Tour, Grand Canyon RR, AZ

Southwest Tour, Grand Canyon RR, AZ

Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay Rwy, CA

Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay Rwy, CA

Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay Rwy, CA

Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay Rwy, CA

Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay Rwy, CA

Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay Rwy, CA

Amador Central, CA

Amador Central, CA

Montana Three Rivers Tour

Montana Three Rivers Tour

Montana Three Rivers Tour

Montana Three Rivers Tour

Montana Three Rivers Tour

Montana Three Rivers Tour

Montana Three Rivers Tour

Montana Three Rivers Tour

Montana Three Rivers Tour

Montana Three Rivers Tour

Montana Three Rivers Tour

Montana Three Rivers Tour

Montana Three Rivers Tour

Montana Three Rivers Tour

Coos Bay Rail Link, OR

Coos Bay Rail Link, OR

Coos Bay Rail Link, OR

Coos Bay Rail Link, OR

Coos Bay Rail Link, OR

Coos Bay Rail Link, OR

Coos Bay Rail Link, OR

Coos Bay Rail Link, OR

Coos Bay Rail Link, OR

Coos Bay Rail Link, OR

Coos Bay Rail Link, OR

Coos Bay Rail Link, OR

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