OVR, A NARCOA Affiliate
Ohio Valley Railcars is an Ohio nonprofit 501(c)7 Corporation dedicated to the organization of motorcar excursions in the Ohio Valley Region, and the promotion of general rail safety involved with our activities. OVR is an affiliate of NARCOA and hosts NARCOA insured events. Membership in OVR is now included in your run registration fee. Those who wish to join as a member without attending a run can do so by returing this form CLICK HERE with a $10 check for their membership. OVR has several additions to the NARCOA base rulebook which are available off of our web site click here for the link to the rule book insert and are also mailed with the receipt of your OVR membership.

Follow this link to review OVR's excursion hosting policy



OVR Officers and Board members can be contacted via email with these clickable links:

Jaime Samuell - President
Alan Wilber-Vice President
Dave Verzi-Secretary
Chuck Badger-Treasurer
Phil Linne
Karen Wilber
   
Mentoring : OVR  participates in the NARCOA mentoring program. If you are a new operator wishing to be mentored please drop an email to Dave Verzi.



EXCURSIONS - UPDATED MAY 2, 2012
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Saturday May 19th, 2012. Jackson (Ohio). US Rail Jackson Division 110 + round trip mile. This line is comprised of the former B&O, C&O and DT&I lines. Features much welded rail along varied scenic locations with 2 tunnels. Our set on is to be announced in your confirmation letter. There will be a stop planned to eat Wellston, Ohio.There will be a stop planned to eat Wellston, Ohio. Jaime Samuell is coordinator for Saturday - contact info below.

 

Sunday May 20th, 2012. Greenfield (Ohio). City of Greenfield Railroad. Former B&O St. Louis Main Line with some travel over the former Detroit Toledo & Ironton. Set on begins at 8 a.m. 60 mile round trip. Travel west from Greenfield to Midland, Ohio where we will turn our cars. This is part of the same former main line as the US Rail line in Jackson, Ohio. There are several large bridges and vintage depots along the route.  We have a lunch stop planned at a local restaurant and your meal is included (2 per car). Dave Verzi  is coordinator for Sunday and can be contacted at WM340@aol.com or 216.941.5273.

 

 NARCOA Insurance and compliance with the Rule Book is required along with the OVR policy book.  All operators must be NARCOA certified. HyRail operators required to contact coordinators prior to registering. With the return of your registration you will be sent a map and required NARCOA paperwork. NOTE: Run(s) subject to change in plans or schedules and there may be additional rules by the railroad including no pets.

NARCOA Rules & Insurance/OVR policy in effect - 35 car limit each trip. Confirmation and releases will be pre-sent via email or include an SASE for a mailed set of documents. Fee will be based on registration of 20 cars minimum, and the railroad is paid per car. RETURN COMBINED REGISTRATION FORM TO:

 

Ohio Valley Railcars c/o Jaime Samuell

1279 Maxey Flat Road  Hillsboro, KY 41049

Jaime@gambierandwestern.com  Phone 740-427-4444 www.ohiovalleyrailcars.com

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______Saturday (only) Fee: $110 per car

 

______Sunday (only) Fee: $90 per car includes lunch for two

 

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______Saturday & Sunday combined fee both trips is $195                        Checks payable to Ohio Valley Railcars

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