PRO - Pacific Railcar Operators

A Non-Profit NARCOA affiliate serving the West

PRO Home Page

What’s New

  • 4 MOW runs added to the calendar. (Added 12/12/2025)
  • Facebook tab now displays the PRO Facebook Page directly on the Web page.  (Updated 12/7/2025)
  • Oregon Public Broadcasting releases video from last year’s Coos Bay Teddybear Toy run on YouTube.  Link on photos page. (Added 12/4/2025)
  • Save the date.  May 8-14, 2026 - Eastern WA excursion.  Hopefully 4 railroads for a total of 500-miles. (Added 12/4/2025)
  • Save the date:  May 2-6, 2026  Northwest quartet of railroads. Mt Hood, Chelatchie Prairie, Chehalis Centralia and Simpson Railroad. (Added 12/4/2025)
  • For Sale - Northwest Gang Car (posted 11/19/2025)
  • About Us page updated with new Board of Directors members and Executive Officers (posted 9/29/2025)

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 # 6PRO 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.

New Video of the City of Prineville Railway excursion.

Pacific Railcar Operators “PRO” excursion on the City of Prineville Railway, May 13, 2024.   Near Bend, Oregon.

Check out Oregon Public Broadcasting’s 10-min video of last years 

Coos Bay Teddybear Toy Run Speeder trip

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

Upcoming Excursions  

2025


No more excursions this year



Save the Date - 2026 


Jan 16–17, 2026 - MOW New Year's Run 


Apr 14-15, 2026 - MOW Santa Cruz Run 


Apr 16, 2026 - MOW Niles Canyon Run 


Apr 18, 2026 - MOW Amador Central Railroad 


May 2 - 6, 2026 - Northwest quartet of railroads. 


May 8-14, 2026 - Eastern WA excursion.  Hopefully 4 railroads for a total of 500-miles.


Lots more excursions coming in 2026.  Check back later for details

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