September 15-16, 2007 (Saturday - Sunday) - NY
New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Syracuse Branch
The Volunteer Railroaders Association is pleased to sponsor a 2-day run over the NYS&W Syracuse Branch September 15 and 16, 2007. Participants will travel approximately 160 round-trip miles between Chenango Bridge, NY and Syracuse, NY over the two days. Saturday we will be running roundtrip from Cortland, NY to Syracuse, NY where lunch will be on your own at Syracuse's famed Carousel Mall next to the CSX Chicago mainline which hosts many trains per day. Sunday we will run roundtrip from Cortland, NY to Chenango Bridge, NY, lunch will be deli sandwiches for an additional $8.00 per person. We will be stopping at convenient locations for bathroom breaks and a portable bathroom will be available. Operators and riders under 18 are not permitted by the railroad. The trip fee is $120.00 per car which includes the railroad's per car fee. There is a 40 car limit. This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. This is a non-mentoring run. For trip details contact the VRA at 80 Royal Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 Tel: (973) 238-0555 or email to:
volunteerra@yahoo.com
October 20 -21, 2007 (Saturday - Sunday) - NJ
New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Southern Division
revised May 15, 35 miles added and now from one seton location!
The Volunteer Railroaders Association is pleased to sponsor a 2-day run over the NYS&W Southern Division October 20-21, 2007. On Saturday the participants will travel approximately 100 round-trip miles between Riverdale, NJ and Warwick, NY. On Sunday we will run approximately 60 round-trip miles between Riverdale, NJ and North Bergen, NJ. Operators and riders under 18 are not permitted by the railroad. Trip fee of $120.00 per car includes railroad costs. Lunches will be deli sandwiches on both days for an additional $8.00 per person, per day. There is a 40 car limit. This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. This is a non-mentoring run. For trip details contact the VRA at 80 Royal Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 Tel: (973) 238-0555 or email to: volunteerra@yahoo.com
New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Syracuse Branch
Saturday October 14 & Sunday October 15, 2006
The Volunteer Railroaders Association is pleased to sponsor a 2-day run over the NYS&W Syracuse Branch On October 14 and 15, 2006. Participants will travel approximately 160 round-trip miles between Chenango Bridge, NY and Syracuse, NY over the two days. Saturday we will be running roundtrip from Cortland, NY to Syracuse, NY where lunch will be available at various restaurants. Sunday we will run roundtrip from Cortland, NY to Chenango Bridge, NY, lunch will be deli sandwiches for an additional $8.00 per person. We will be stopping at convenient locations for bathroom breaks. Operators and riders under 18 are not permitted by the railroad. The trip fee is $140.00 per car which includes the railroad's per car fee. There is a 40 car limit. This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. This is a non-mentoring run. For trip details contact the VRA at 80 Royal Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 Tel: (973) 238-0555 or email:volunteerra@yahoo.com
Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad trip
Sunday September 17, 2006
Some photos of the CACV trip. We had another great day of running on the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad. As some of you may know that due to extensive flood damage on the NYS&W Utica Branch we had to quickly find an alternate line to run to make a nice weekend trip. The management of the CACV agreed to allow us to run their 16 mile line on very short notice.
We set on a Cooperstown Junction around 8 am and started up the line right near our 9 am time. Bruce Hodges the CACV Manager and another gentleman followed us up the line and flagged crossings. CACV members Chris and Fran were our pilots for the day.
The line is a little overgrown for the first 7 miles between Cooperstown Junction and Milford. It also climbs at a pretty good rate. At Milford we took a quick tour of the CACV yard and station. They even moved a train for us using one of their Alco locomotives. From Milford we continued on to Cooperstown. Had lunch in the RPO car near the end of the useable portion of the line.
The local tour buses brought us to the front door of the NYS&W's Headquarters where we enjoyed a tour of the railroad's dispatch office. After that another tour bus picked us up and brought us to downtown Cooperstown for about a 1/2 hours worth of walking around an enjoying this small city. Another tour bus brought us back to our speeders.
We returned to Milford where the train was again moved for us and then back down toward Cooperstown Junction. We stopped for the photos just off the south end of the bridge (posted in the photos section) and then continued to Cooperstown Junction. We were off the rails and on the road by 4:30pm.
Again special thanks to the CACV and their staff for making it a great trip, Chris
New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Utica Branch
Saturday September 16, 2006
Several photos of the Utica Branch trip. It was an enjoyable trip. We had seven cars attending. We even had two teams of flaggers helping our progress. We went north to Utica in the morning running on the Washington Mills Branch and a former O&W branch just south of Utica. This allowed us several more miles of running and a photo op next to a steam engine formerly owned by O. Winston Link. The adjacent railroad hobby shop was also a nice treat.
We got into Union Station just before 1pm for lunch at the Trackside Tavern. We left Utica around 3pm and hightailed it south to Sangerfield making a brief stop and then moved on to Sherburne. We arrived at Sherburne around 5pm turned the cars and headed back north to Sangerfield getting off the rails and on the road a little after 7pm.
It was a great day with only one minor breakdown. Thanks go to our volunteer flaggers, Utica Jack, his son and his friend. And Al Zubal and his friend Mike and Maggie. Without them the trip would have been much slower paced. Special thanks also goes to Utica Jack for arranging the Police escort in Utica, making the arrangements for the restaurant in Utica and suggesting a ride down the branches. Riding on original West Shore Railroad line and New York Ontario and Western rights of way is definitely a rare treat.
New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Southern Division
Saturday May 20 & Sunday May 21, 2006
Some photos of the NYSW trip. The Volunteer Railroaders Association is pleased to sponsor a 2-day run over the NYS&W Southern Division on May 20 and 21, 2006. Participants will travel approximately 100 round-trip miles between Riverdale, NJ and Warwick, NY on Saturday and approximately 35 round-trip miles between Riverdale, NJ and Hawthorne, NJ on Sunday. Operators and riders under 18 are not permitted by the railroad. Trip fee of $125.00 per car includes railroad costs, lunches will be offered on both days. There is a 40 car limit. This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. This is a non-mentoring run.
The Shad Festival
April 29 th & 30 th
We had two days of wonderful weather in Lambertville, New Jersey. Lots of people asked questions about our group. Donations went well. We were able to demonstrate the use of our cars which is in keeping with our mission statement. The donations received will be put toward the restoration of the Lehigh & New England motorcar which was on display at the Festival. The Black River Railroad Historic Trust were also present and the overwhelming question of the day was, "When will passenger train service return to Lambertville?" Hopefully we can continue to aid the Historic Trust in reaching that goal.
Black River & Western Railway,
From Lambertville to Three Bridges, NJ
Saturday April 22, 2006
We had 9 cars and about 20 people enjoy the run from Lambertville to Three Bridges. Stops were made in Ringoes and Flemington. The Volunteer Railroaders Association thanks the BR&W railroad and the Black River Railroad Historic Trust for their hospitality and cooperation.
New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Syracuse Branch
The Volunteer Railroaders Association is pleased to sponsor a 2-day run over the NYS&W Syracuse Branch September 15 and 16, 2007. Participants will travel approximately 160 round-trip miles between Chenango Bridge, NY and Syracuse, NY over the two days. Saturday we will be running roundtrip from Cortland, NY to Syracuse, NY where lunch will be on your own at Syracuse's famed Carousel Mall next to the CSX Chicago mainline which hosts many trains per day. Sunday we will run roundtrip from Cortland, NY to Chenango Bridge, NY, lunch will be deli sandwiches for an additional $8.00 per person. We will be stopping at convenient locations for bathroom breaks and a portable bathroom will be available. Operators and riders under 18 are not permitted by the railroad. The trip fee is $120.00 per car which includes the railroad's per car fee. There is a 40 car limit. This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. This is a non-mentoring run. For trip details contact the VRA at 80 Royal Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 Tel: (973) 238-0555 or email to:
volunteerra@yahoo.com
October 20 -21, 2007 (Saturday - Sunday) - NJ
New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Southern Division
revised May 15, 35 miles added and now from one seton location!
The Volunteer Railroaders Association is pleased to sponsor a 2-day run over the NYS&W Southern Division October 20-21, 2007. On Saturday the participants will travel approximately 100 round-trip miles between Riverdale, NJ and Warwick, NY. On Sunday we will run approximately 60 round-trip miles between Riverdale, NJ and North Bergen, NJ. Operators and riders under 18 are not permitted by the railroad. Trip fee of $120.00 per car includes railroad costs. Lunches will be deli sandwiches on both days for an additional $8.00 per person, per day. There is a 40 car limit. This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. This is a non-mentoring run. For trip details contact the VRA at 80 Royal Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 Tel: (973) 238-0555 or email to:
volunteerra@yahoo.com
New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Syracuse Branch
Saturday October 14 & Sunday October 15, 2006
The Volunteer Railroaders Association is pleased to sponsor a 2-day run over the NYS&W Syracuse Branch On October 14 and 15, 2006. Participants will travel approximately 160 round-trip miles between Chenango Bridge, NY and Syracuse, NY over the two days. Saturday we will be running roundtrip from Cortland, NY to Syracuse, NY where lunch will be available at various restaurants. Sunday we will run roundtrip from Cortland, NY to Chenango Bridge, NY, lunch will be deli sandwiches for an additional $8.00 per person. We will be stopping at convenient locations for bathroom breaks. Operators and riders under 18 are not permitted by the railroad. The trip fee is $140.00 per car which includes the railroad's per car fee. There is a 40 car limit. This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. This is a non-mentoring run. For trip details contact the VRA at 80 Royal Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506 Tel: (973) 238-0555 or email:volunteerra@yahoo.com
Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad trip
Sunday September 17, 2006
Some photos of the CACV trip. We had another great day of running on the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad. As some of you may know that due to extensive flood damage on the NYS&W Utica Branch we had to quickly find an alternate line to run to make a nice weekend trip. The management of the CACV agreed to allow us to run their 16 mile line on very short notice.
We set on a Cooperstown Junction around 8 am and started up the line right near our 9 am time. Bruce Hodges the CACV Manager and another gentleman followed us up the line and flagged crossings. CACV members Chris and Fran were our pilots for the day.
The line is a little overgrown for the first 7 miles between Cooperstown Junction and Milford. It also climbs at a pretty good rate. At Milford we took a quick tour of the CACV yard and station. They even moved a train for us using one of their Alco locomotives. From Milford we continued on to Cooperstown. Had lunch in the RPO car near the end of the useable portion of the line.
The local tour buses brought us to the front door of the NYS&W's Headquarters where we enjoyed a tour of the railroad's dispatch office. After that another tour bus picked us up and brought us to downtown Cooperstown for about a 1/2 hours worth of walking around an enjoying this small city. Another tour bus brought us back to our speeders.
We returned to Milford where the train was again moved for us and then back down toward Cooperstown Junction. We stopped for the photos just off the south end of the bridge (posted in the photos section) and then continued to Cooperstown Junction. We were off the rails and on the road by 4:30pm.
Again special thanks to the CACV and their staff for making it a great trip, Chris
New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Utica Branch
Saturday September 16, 2006
Several photos of the Utica Branch trip. It was an enjoyable trip. We had seven cars attending. We even had two teams of flaggers helping our progress. We went north to Utica in the morning running on the Washington Mills Branch and a former O&W branch just south of Utica. This allowed us several more miles of running and a photo op next to a steam engine formerly owned by O. Winston Link. The adjacent railroad hobby shop was also a nice treat.
We got into Union Station just before 1pm for lunch at the Trackside Tavern. We left Utica around 3pm and hightailed it south to Sangerfield making a brief stop and then moved on to Sherburne. We arrived at Sherburne around 5pm turned the cars and headed back north to Sangerfield getting off the rails and on the road a little after 7pm.
It was a great day with only one minor breakdown. Thanks go to our volunteer flaggers, Utica Jack, his son and his friend. And Al Zubal and his friend Mike and Maggie. Without them the trip would have been much slower paced. Special thanks also goes to Utica Jack for arranging the Police escort in Utica, making the arrangements for the restaurant in Utica and suggesting a ride down the branches. Riding on original West Shore Railroad line and New York Ontario and Western rights of way is definitely a rare treat.
New York Susquehanna & Western Railway, Southern Division
Saturday May 20 & Sunday May 21, 2006
Some photos of the NYSW trip. The Volunteer Railroaders Association is pleased to sponsor a 2-day run over the NYS&W Southern Division on May 20 and 21, 2006. Participants will travel approximately 100 round-trip miles between Riverdale, NJ and Warwick, NY on Saturday and approximately 35 round-trip miles between Riverdale, NJ and Hawthorne, NJ on Sunday. Operators and riders under 18 are not permitted by the railroad. Trip fee of $125.00 per car includes railroad costs, lunches will be offered on both days. There is a 40 car limit. This is a NARCOA insured excursion, and all NARCOA rules will apply. This is a non-mentoring run.
The Shad Festival
April 29 th & 30 th
We had two days of wonderful weather in Lambertville, New Jersey. Lots of people asked questions about our group. Donations went well. We were able to demonstrate the use of our cars which is in keeping with our mission statement. The donations received will be put toward the restoration of the Lehigh & New England motorcar which was on display at the Festival. The Black River Railroad Historic Trust were also present and the overwhelming question of the day was, "When will passenger train service return to Lambertville?" Hopefully we can continue to aid the Historic Trust in reaching that goal.
Black River & Western Railway,
From Lambertville to Three Bridges, NJ
Saturday April 22, 2006
We had 9 cars and about 20 people enjoy the run from Lambertville to Three Bridges. Stops were made in Ringoes and Flemington. The Volunteer Railroaders Association thanks the BR&W railroad and the Black River Railroad Historic Trust for their hospitality and cooperation.