RIDE SCHEDULE 2023
NOTICE: UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, ALL FIRST IOWA DIVISION RIDES REQUIRE NARCOA INSURANCE AND ALL NARCOA RULES WILL APPLY .
Preregistration is Required. Print out the registration form found at the top of this page, complete it, and mail it and payment to excursion coordinator Carl Schneider.
Preregistration cost of this excursion is $30 ( $40 day of ride or after April 16 ). Please make checks out to: First Iowa Division. Full refunds minus a $10 cancellation fee will be issued for cancellations up to the day of the excursion. Current
Mentoring by advance approval only! Contact EC to arrange mentoring.
For questions or further information contact Carl at (515) 494-4401 or by email (m[email protected]).
May 26/27, 2023 - RED RIVER VALLEY & WESTERN RAILROAD - LAMOURE, ND
First Iowa Division will host a 1.5 Day Excursionat Lamoure, ND. Early arrivals can participate on a Friday evening excursion to Edgeley ND and back (6:30 pm Departure). Saturday’s excursion will travel to Ransom Junction (between Buttzville and Sheldon) and back with a stop both ways at Lisbon.Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 130 miles.
An excursion Packet will be emailed out to those who preregister. Last minute attendees are welcomed. Call Excursion Coordinator Dave Voeltz at 605-280-5551 for details. Hyrails permitted at the front behind the escort. The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Mentoring by advance approval only! Contact EC to arrange mentoring.
Additional information: The only motel in Lamoure is the Travel Inn Lodge 701-883-5373.Be sure to specify you are booking a room in Lamoure and get the name of the clerk making the reservation. There have been issues with reservation in the past. Strongly suggest verifying your reservation the week of the excursion.
Preregistration is Required. Print out the registration form found at the top of this page, complete it, and mail it and payment to excursion coordinator Dave Voeltz.
Cost of this excursion is $70 ($80 day of ride or after May 13th). Please make checks out to: First Iowa Division. Full refunds minus a $10 cancellation fee will be issued for cancellations up to the day of the excursion. Price includes ride fee, host gratuity and other associated excursion expenses but does not include Meals and motels.
Event Coordinator: Dave Voeltz; Asst. Coordinators: Carl Schneider, Stuart Remmers
Contact:
Dave Voeltz
801 N. Harrison Ave.
Pierre, South Dakota 57501-2303
Phone: 605-280-5551
E-Mail: [email protected]
May 28/29, 2023 - DAKOTA MISSOURI VALLEY & WESTERN RAILROAD - BRITTON, SD
First Iowa Division will host a 2 day excursion at Britton, SD. Sunday’s excursion will travel to Aberdeen Junction and back in the morning/afternoon. There is also an evening meal excursion to Amherst and a post meal excursion to Rutland, ND and back. Monday’s excursion will travel to Geneseo Jct and back. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 227 miles. An excursion packet will be emailed out to those who preregister. Last minute attendees are welcomed but will not be able to participate in the meal since a head count is needed by the restaurant. Call Excursion Coordinator Dave Voeltz at 605-280-5551 for details. Hyrails permitted at the front behind the escort. The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Mentoring by advance approval only! Contact EC to arrange mentoring.
Additional information: Motels: Northern Lights Inn - 605-448-2438 Sunset Motel 800-201-2205 or 605-448-2205.
Preregistration is required. Print out the registration form found at the top of this page, complete it, and mail it and payment to excursion coordinator Dave Voeltz.
Cost of this excursion is $70 ($80 day of ride or after May 13th). Please make checks out to: First Iowa Division. Full refunds minus a $10 cancellation fee will be issued for cancellations up to the day of the excursion. Price includes ride fee, host gratuity and other associated excursion expenses but does not include meals and motels.
Event Coordinator: Dave Voeltz; Asst. Coordinators: Carl Schneider, Stuart Remmers
Contact:
Dave Voeltz
801 N. Harrison Ave.
Pierre, South Dakota 57501-2303
Phone: 605-280-5551
E-Mail: [email protected]
June 10/11, 2023 - ELLIS & EASTERN RAILROAD - LUVERNE MN
First Iowa Division will host a 2 day excursion at Luverne, MN. Saturday will see a morning trip from Luverne to Agate Junction, an afternoon trip west to Manly, MN and back, and an evening trip to Agate Junction and back. Sunday’s excursion will travel to Agate Jct and back. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 210 miles. An excursion packet will be emailed out to those who preregister. Last minute attendees are welcomed. Call Excursion Coordinator Dave Voeltz at 605-280-5551 for details. Hyrails NOT permitted. The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Mentoring by advance approval only! Contact EC to arrange mentoring.
Additional information: Motels: GrandStay Hotel & Suites - 507 449 4949; Super 8 -507 283 9541; EconoLodge - 844 974-2121.
Preregistration is required. Print out the registration form found at the top of this page, complete it, and mail it and payment to excursion coordinator Dave Voeltz.
Cost of this excursion is $50 ($60 day of ride or after May 27th). Please make checks out to: First Iowa Division. Full refunds minus a $10 cancellation fee will be issued for cancellations up to the day of the excursion. Price includes ride fee, host gratuity and other associated excursion expenses but does not include meals and motels.
Event Coordinator: Dave Voeltz; Asst. Coordinators: Carl Schneider, Stuart Remmers
Contact:
Dave Voeltz
801 N. Harrison Ave.
Pierre, South Dakota 57501-2303
Phone: 605-280-5551
E-Mail: [email protected]
July 8/9, 2023 - RINGNECK & WESTERN RAILROAD - OACOMA, SD
First Iowa Division will host a 2 Day Excursion at Oacoma, SD. We hope to get permission to set on Friday evening. Check with the EC that day to confirm. Saturday’s excursion will travel to 1 mile west of Mitchell and back with stops both ways at White Lake and Mt. Vernon. Lunch can be purchased at Mt Vernon during our noon break at the trackside convenience store. Sunday we will travel to Presho (and possibly further west toward Vivian) and back with stops both ways at Kennebec. Bring your own food and beverages as there are no nearby establishments. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 217 miles. An excursion packet will be emailed out to those who preregister. Last minute attendees are welcomed. Call Excursion Coordinator Dave Voeltz at 605-280-5551 for details. Hyrails permitted at the front behind the escort. The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Mentoring by advance approval only! Contact EC to arrange mentoring.
Additional information: Quality Inn Oacoma: 605-734-5593 $129 Double Queen Rate available until 06/06/2023, ask for railroad excursion group rate; Howard Johnson Oacoma: 605-234-4222; Econlodge Oacoma: 605-734-4111; Other via Google.
Preregistration is Required. Print out the registration form found at the top of this page, complete it, and mail it and payment to excursion coordinator Dave Voeltz.
Cost of this excursion is $80 ($90 day of ride or after June 24th). Please make checks out to: First Iowa Division. Full refunds minus a $10 cancellation fee will be issued for cancellations up to the day of the excursion. Price includes ride fee, host gratuity and other associated excursion expenses but does not include meals and motels.
Event Coordinator: Dave Voeltz; Asst. Coordinators: Carl Schneider, Stuart Remmers
Contact:
Dave Voeltz
801 N. Harrison Ave.
Pierre, South Dakota 57501-2303
Phone: 605-280-5551
E-Mail: [email protected]
July 28/29, 2023 - MINNESOTA PRAIRIE LINE - REDWOOD FALLS, MN
The First Iowa Division will host a 1-1/2 day ride on the MPLI Railroad at North Redwood, MN. We hope to be able to set on Friday afternoon with an evening excursion from North Redwood west to Delhi and back (Pending Railroad Approval with details to be worked out). Saturday set on begins at 6:30am. Safety meeting starts at 8:00 am with a scheduled departure at 8:30 am. We will ride from North Redwood to Norwood and back with stops at Fairfax to visit the restored depot and a pay your own lunch at Green Isle. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 132 miles. An excursion Packet will be emailed out to those who preregister. Last minute attendees are welcomed but will not be able to participate in the meal since a headcount is needed by the restaurant. Call Excursion Coordinator Dave Voeltz at 605-280-5551 for details. Hyrails permitted at the front behind the escort. The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Mentoring by advance approval only! Contact EC to arrange mentoring.
Additional information: Motels: (Preferred) Redwood Lodge. Redwood Falls - 507-644-5700. SPECIAL GROUP RATE $104.18 plus tax.Must ask for the NARCOA Rate.Offer good through July 3rd. or until special rate rooms are reserved. Other motels via Google search.
Preregistration is required. Print out the registration form found at the top of this page, complete it, and mail it and payment to excursion coordinator Dave Voeltz.
Cost of this excursion is $80 ($90 day of ride or after July 15th). Please make checks out to: First Iowa Division. Full refunds minus a $10 cancellation fee will be issued for cancellations up to the day of the excursion. Price includes ride fee, host gratuity and other associated excursion expenses but does not include meals and motels.
Event Coordinator: Dave Voeltz; Asst. Coordinators: Carl Schneider, Stuart Remmers
Contact:
Dave Voeltz
801 N. Harrison Ave.
Pierre, South Dakota 57501-2303
Phone: 605-280-5551
E-Mail: [email protected]
July 30, 2023 - TWIN CITIES & WESTERN RAILROAD - SACRED HEART, MN
The First Iowa Division will host a 1-day ride over the Twin Cities & Western’s Line at Sacred Heart MN. Sunday set on begins at 6:30am. Safety meeting starts at 8:00 am with a scheduled departure at 8:30 am. We will travel from Sacred Heart, MN to Appleton MN and back with a break coming and going at Montevideo with a visit at the Milwaukee Road Heritage Center. Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 94 miles.
An excursion packet will be emailed out to those who preregister. Last minute attendees are welcomed. Call Excursion Coordinator Dave Voeltz at 605-280-5551 for details. Hyrails permitted at the front behind the escort. The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Mentoring by advance approval only! Contact EC to arrange mentoring.
Additional information: Motels:(Preferred) Redwood Lodge. Redwood Falls - 507-644-5700. SPECIAL GROUP RATE $104.18 plus tax.Must ask for the NARCOA rate. Other nearby lodging: Americas Best Value Inn, Morton MN– 507-200-3355; Granite Falls Super Motel, Granite Falls – 320-564-4075; Viking Sundance Inn, Granite Falls - (320) 564-2411.
Preregistration is Required.. Print out the registration form found at the top of this page, complete it, and mail it and payment to excursion coordinator Dave Voeltz.
Cost of this excursion is $80 ($90 day of ride or after July 15th). Please make checks out to: First Iowa Division. Full refunds minus a $10 cancellation fee will be issued for cancellations up to the day of the excursion. Price includes ride fee, host gratuity and other associated excursion expenses but does not include meals and motels.
Event Coordinator: Dave Voeltz; Asst. Coordinators: Carl Schneider, Stuart Remmers
Contact:
Dave Voeltz
801 N. Harrison Ave.
Pierre, South Dakota 57501-2303
Phone: 605-280-5551
E-Mail: [email protected]
AUG 5/6, 2023 – IOWA SOUTHERN RAILWAY, CENTERVILLE, IA
First Iowa Division will host a 2-day excursion at Centerville, IA.
On Saturday, August 5, we will provide rides for the public in conjunction with Centerville’s Trains, Planes and Automobiles celebration. We will travel a total of 18 miles for each ride. A 10 car limit will be in effect for this day’s activities. Set-on will be on E. O’Neal St. near the elevator (south end of town and east of Highway 5) and will begin at 7:00 AM and must be completed by 8:15 AM. Cars will be backed into town to the CB&Q depot located on Highway 5. Rides will depart from the depot and will commence at 9:00 AM and will continue to approximately 5:00 PM. There will be no cost for operator’s participation. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on Saturday. Vehicles and trailers can be parked at the set-on site. Motor cars will be parked overnight at the railroad’s engine house and will be moved to the set-on site on Sunday.
On Sunday, August 6, we will travel from Centerville to Albia and back. We will travel 60 miles for this day’s ride. There be NO LIMIT to the number of cars participating on this ride. Set-on will be on E. O’Neal St. near the elevator (sound end of town and east of Highway 5) and will begin at 8:00 AM and must be completed by 9:00 AM. Departure will be at 9:30 AM. Cost for the ride is $45.Hi Rail trucks will not be permitted. Mentoring will not be allowed. Vehicles and trailers can be parked at the set-on site.
Preregistration is Required. Print out the registration form found at the top of this page, complete it, and mail it and payment to excursion coordinator Carl Schneider. An excursion packet will be emailed to those who preregister. An additional charge of $45 will be accessed to last minute attendees.
These events are sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply. For additional details contact Dan Stansberry (563-940-6102) or Mike Thomas (641-895-0253).
Motels in Centerville are:
Super 8, 1021 N. 18th St. (641-323-2167)
Westbridge Inn & Suites, 117 N. 18th St. (641-437-7272)
Aug. 19, 2023 - IOWA NORTHERN RAILWAY - CLARKSVILLE, IA
TENTATIVE!! The First Iowa Division will host an excursion on the Iowa Northern Railway between Clarksville, Iowa and Manly. Details are still being made and will be posted as they become available..
Preregistration is Required.. Print out the registration form found at the top of this page, complete it, and mail it and payment to excursion coordinator Carl Schneider.
Cost of this excursion is $60 ($70 day of ride or after Aug. 8th). Please make checks out to: First Iowa Division. Full refunds minus a $10 cancellation fee will be issued for cancellations up to the day of the excursion. Price includes ride fee, host gratuity and other associated excursion expenses but does not include meals and motels. This is a NARCOA-insured excursion and all NARCOA rules will apply.
Mentoring by advance approval only! Contact EC to arrange mentoring.
Motels in Waverly: Super 8 (319-352-0888 ) and Quality Inn ( 319-352-0399 ). For questions or further information contact Carl at (515) 494-4401 or by email (m[email protected])
SEPT. 15 & 16 - BLACK HILLS CENTRAL RAILROAD - HILL CITY, SD
Friday: Set on begins at 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Safety Meeting starts at 1:30 pm with a 2 pm departure. Round trip from Hill City to Keystone. We depart in front of the train and will hold for the eastbound train at Keystone Junction. Return to Hill City after train passes. We will have a second round trip after the passenger train returns. Tie up for the evening
Saturday: Set on for late arrivals from 6:00 to 6:30 am. Safety meeting at 6:45 am with a 7:00 am departure to Keystone and back. We will have four round trips and will be following the steam train during the third and fourth trips so we will have a tight schedule. We will have a 'bring your own lunch' Saturday afternoon at 2 pm at the Oblivion siding.Hope to have extended time at Keystone on our third trip of the day. Set off will be around 5 pm.
Approximate round trip mileage for this excursion is 108 miles. This ride is limited to 25 cars.
Preregistration is Required.. Print out the registration form found at the top of this page, complete it, and mail it and payment to excursion coordinator Dave Voeltz.
No mentoring on this excursion.
The event is sponsored by First Iowa Division. NARCOA insurance and rules apply.
Additional information: Super 8 - 605-574-4141Special $79 per night rate. Must ask for the Railroad Speeders Rate. 25 rooms are blocked off until Sept 1st, after that, rate will be honored if rooms available. Holiday Inn Express - 605-574-4040 Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites - 605-547-2577 Quality Inn - 605-574-2100
The price of the trip is $80. Price includes Ride fee, and does not include motels and meals.
Event Coordinator: Dave Voeltz
Contact: Dave Voeltz
801 N. Harrison Ave
Pierre, South Dakota 57501-2303
Phone: 605-224-2964
E-Mail: [email protected]
SEPT. 23 & 24 - KANSAS & OKLAHOMA RAILROAD - KANSAS
First Iowa Division will host a 2-day excursion on the Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad between McCracken, KS and Geneseo, KS. Saturday’s excursion will travel to Geneseo and back with a second ride to Claflin where there will be an on your own meal before returning in the late evening. Sunday’s excursion will travel to McCracken, KS and return with a return stop in LaCrosse, KS. There are no restaurants available but arrangements are being made for pizza to be delivered to our motorcars. This will be an additional fee for those interested. Total miles for the weekend are 180.
Cost of the Excursion is $80 ($90 day of or after September 10th). Please make checks out to: First Iowa Division. Full refunds minus a $10 cancellation fee will be issued for cancellations up to the day of the excursion. Price includes ride fee, host gratuity and other associated excursion expenses but does not include meals and motels.
Mentoring by advance approval only! Contact EC to arrange mentoring.
Additional Information: The hotel(only one) in Hoisington is the Rodeway Inn (620)-292-6022, Special Group Rate: Must ask for the Railroad Block Rate. 15 rooms blocked off until Monday, September 4 (Labor Day). Singles $85 + Tax, Doubles $90 + Tax.
Preregistration is required. Print out the registration form found at the top of this page, complete it, and mail it and payment to excursion coordinator Stuart Remmers
Event Coordinator: Stuart Remmers, Asst. Coordinator Dave Voeltz
Contact:
Stuart Remmers
7 Eastridge Drive N.
York, NE 68467
(402)-362-7891
Nov. 4, 2023 - BOONE & SCENIC VALLEY RAILROAD - BOONE, IOWA
We are ending the 2023 ride season on the B&SVRR. Early set on Friday evening will be between 5 and 7pm with a possible night run about 7:30pm for those interested. We hope to have four trips during the day on Saturday and a night run following the return of the dinner train. Enjoy the 156' high bridge and the Des Moines River bridge by the Y-Camp. Round trip mileage is about 20 miles for each run. Saturday set on is at the crossing east of the
Preregistration is Required. Print out the registration form found at the top of this page, complete it, and mail it and payment to excursion coordinator Carl Schneider.
Preregistration cost of this excursion is $30 ( $40 day of ride or after Oct. 22 ). Please make checks out to: First Iowa Division. Full refunds minus a $10 cancellation fee will be issued for cancellations up to the day of the excursion. Current
Mentoring by advance approval only! Contact EC to arrange mentoring.
For questions or further information contact Carl at (515) 494-4401 or by email (m[email protected]).
Additional FID requirements:
1. No trailers on any FID ride.
2. All model cars that came with factory lift handles must have them installed.
The First Iowa Division and its officers assume no responsibility for any property damage or