OVR, A NARCOA Affiliate

EXCURSIONS - UPDATED July 7

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 Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway

EXCURSION FULL - WAITING LIST

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Sunday Sept. 6, 2010 Wheeling & Lake Erie Ry. Pittsburgh, PA. OVR announces an excursion on the W&LE Sunday Sept.5, 2010   Set on is planed to start at Rook yard (Pittsburg, PA.).  We will travel from Rook Yard to Hickory, PA. return to Rook and travel east to do the Mifflin branch and the Clairton branch.  This is the same trip as done in 2007. As in the past, the route may change depending on freight traffic demands. Total planned mileage is 83 miles.  30 car limit. The Wheeling requires over the ankle hard soled shoes, eye protection and safety vests. Trip fee is $120.00 payable to OHIO VALLEY RAILCARS  Run confirmation will be by U.S. Mail.  Confirmations to be sent early August.  Pre registration is required to participate.  Paperwork will be sent with your confirmation.  Ohio Valley Railcars and NARCOA rules and insurance apply.   No homemade cars, A cars, large motorcars, Hy-rails, or trailer cars permitted. No pets or dogs.  Children must be at least 14 years old.

Ohio Valley Railcars c/o Jeff Levengood   
2189 Oak Tree Dr.
Dover, Ohio 44622
330-343-3407
Jlevengood@roadrunner.com

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Akron Metro Transit Authority Green Line

Sunday September 26, 2010

 

Sunday Sept. 26, 2010 Akron Metro Transit, Canton, Ohio Ohio Valley Railcars invites you to participate in riding the 45 (approximate) round trip miles of the Akron Metro Transit Authority Green line beginning in Canton, OH and going to Akron, OH. This line is the former B&O main line between Canton and Cleveland built in 1880. This is all very good welded rail that was rehabbed a few years ago. This should be some of the best rail that you will travel on this year. Our trip will start at Marion Street in Canton. We will be going by the McKinley Monument Park. We will travel through Akron – Fulton International Airport close to the end of the runway. You will see the large Goodyear Air Dock complex now called Loral Systems Inc. Then we will head into the heart of Akron going between the large Goodyear manufacturing plants. At one time this area produced all the rubber tires that were used in United States.   As always compliance with NARCOA and OVR rules is required. With the return of your registration, you will be sent a map, schedule and required NARCOA paperwork. Registration deadline is Sept.10  Set on is expected to begin at 7:00 a.m. Experienced operators only. If you need mentoring, please call before sending in registration. We will have many busy crossings.  Excursion details are subject to change. Fee is $35 with checks payable to Ohio Valley Railcars.
Ohio Valley Railcars
c/o Alan Wilber
PO Box 368
Hartville, Ohio 44632
330-472-7581 or email AWRAILCAR@aol.com

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City of Greenfield Railroad & US Rail Jackson Division

Saturday & Sunday October 23 & 24, 2010 

Saturday October 23rd, 2010. 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 pizza stop planned at a local restaurant and your meal is included (2 per car). Dave Verzi  is coordinator for Saturday and can be contacted at WM340@aol.com or 216.941.5273

Sunday October 24th, 2010. 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 to be sent this fall.  There will be once again a picnic at the tunnel! Jaime Samuell is coordinator for Sunday - contact info below. 

 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 destination, tours 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 and will be returned by mail prior to the excursion.  The railroad and OVR is not responsible for unannounced change in plans or schedules. 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
3624 Watt Road Columbus, Oh 43230
Jaime@gambierandwestern.com  Phone 740-427-4444 www.ohiovalleyrailcars.com

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Greenfield/US Rail regr. 10.

 

NAME: ______________________________________­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­   CELL PHONE: ____________________________________

 

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________________

 

CITY/STATE/ZIP: _______________________________________________________________________________

 

EMAIL: _________________________________________________________________________________________

 

NARCOA Insurance Number:10- ______________       Model of motorcar:___________________________________ 

 

______Saturday (only) Fee: $80 per car includes pizza and beverage for two. There will be several pizza choices available at our lunch stop.

 

______Sunday (only) Fee: $110 per car

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______Saturday & Sunday combined fee both trips is $185

 

The US Rail trip will provide (2) T Shirts per car – please specify sizes _____ & _____

Checks payable to Ohio Valley Railcars