Palouse River and Coulee City Railroad

Colfax, WA, June 7-9, 2026

Palouse River and Coulee City Railroad

A part of the Palouse country tour 2026

Colfax, WA, June 7 – 9, 2026

Thank you for your interest in riding the Palouse River and Coulee City Railroad from Colfax, WA to Hooper WA, and Colfax to Thornton, WA. This is the former OR&N/Union Pacific line. Otherwise known as the Hooper and Pleasant Valley subs. Set on will be Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 4:00 PM-6:30 PM. Monday, June 8 will be one destination, Tuesday, the other, Railroad discretion. 210 miles total. More information is in the excursion package. Run Fee is $180.00 The Palouse should be alive with many colors of green, yellow and brown about this time. The weather, and landscape on the Palouse in June borders on perfect. From Colfax, due to fewer road crossings, you can maintain steady track speeds for much of the day.

14 motorcars minimum

RV camping is not allowed on RR property. We have secured alternatives. More information about dry camping in the run pack

NARCOA operators, if you would like to join us, please download, and carefully fill in the following forms found on the PRO and NARCOA website:

PRO Registration Form (Click the links)

Excursion name: Colfax

Dates of: June 7 -9, 2026

NARCOA and Affiliate General Release

RR name: Palouse River & Coulee City Railroad

Dates of: June 7 - 10, 2026

Pro is the affiliate

Print both sides on one sheet of paper.

NARCOA Rail Vehicle inspection Form

Excursion: Colfax

Location: Colfax

There is a new Rule book Dated January 1, 2026. You should print that and carry it with you

Minor Passenger Amendment

Remember, if you have minor passengers, you must fill out the Minor Passenger Amendment and return it with your paperwork. Operator: you. Affiliate: PRO. Railroad: Great Northwest Railroad. Parent or guardian must sign

Return the completed excursion forms to:

ECIT Tye Tomchak

1742 Brenthaven St. Idaho Falls, ID 83402-3148

Email: << Click Here >> if you have questions

EC: Roger Farrell << Click Here >>

Upon receipt of the excursion forms and check for $180.00 made out to PRO, we will email a run packet with further information.

Mentoring available with EC approval.

Pro General order #6 will be in effect

PRO General order #6 (Click the link)

NARCOA insurance, operator’s certificates, spark arrestors, installed radios and boots are required