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MOW and The Grand Canyon Railway will host the 2024 excursion from Williams AZ to the south rim of the Grand Canyon 67.4 miles one way. Set on Sunday, October 13th at the engine repair facility. Monday, October 14th after the passenger train leaves we will leave for the south rim. Stay is two nights at South Rim Thunderbird Lodge Cost will be $1,205 canyon view room and $1,065 street view room double occupancy with a maximum of four persons in the room; $32.00 per person for the third and fourth person per room. All rooms have two queen beds. Price includes baggage transfer, room attendant costs, and all taxes. There is a 25-car limit no Hy-Rails and a minimum of 12 horsepower because of grades. Wednesday, October 16th we will return to Williams upon arrival of the passenger train, about 12:15. We should arrive back at Williams by 3:30 to be clear of returning passenger train. Immediately begin to set off and should be gone by 5 pm. 

For more info Joe Schnyder at 623-332-0238 or schnyder6380@gmail.com.  

Holbrook Arizona October 19th 2024 we will have a one day excursion on the Apache railroad starting at Holbrook Az and running 37.4 miles to Snowflake Az. The turnaround will be at the Apache shops and yard. Because of parking at seton there will be a 20 car limit 

Please call Joe Schnyder for space availability at 623-332-0238. Will need your check made out to MOW,  Excursion participant, car inspection form and release sent to me at 20401 North 33rd Drive Phoenix AZ 85027-3069 after your spot is verified.

MOW Annual Meeting and Excursion

November 9-10, 2024

Motorcar Operators West is having their Annual Meeting and Excursion at the Bay Area Electric Railroad Association (B.A.E.R.A.), dba Western Railway Museum, and we welcome all NARCOA operators and guests. There will be a night run on Saturday which includes an assortment of hot drinks and an amazing selection of homemade cookies by Kristi Hall. The extended excursion and meeting will be on Sunday. Plan on approx. 50 total RT miles. The run fee is $65 per car.

The ECs are Rick Smith r_smith627@comcast.net 707-631-5778 and ECIT Mike Mitchell bigredfarmscapay@gmail.com 530-379-6651. Contact either of us with questions.

From the MOW website ‘Forms’ tab, download the ‘Excursion Participant Registration’, ‘General Release’ (one sheet double-sided), and ‘NARCOA Rail Vehicle Inspection Forms’ forms and carefully complete them as indicated below, and include them with your check.

Excursion Name – MOW Annual Meeting and Excursion
Location – Suisun City, CA
Railroad – Bay Area Electric Railroad Association
Date – November 9-10, 2024
Affiliate – Motorcar Operators West

Please make your check payable to MOW and send it, along with your forms, to: 

Rick Smith 
5124 Hallmark Ct
Fairfield, CA 94534. 

Upon receipt of your paperwork, you will be sent a Run Packet which will include the details of both days.

NARCOA compliant radio is required in all cars, no exceptions. This is a NARCOA event. Long pants, boots, and hi-vise vests (or=) are required for all participants. All NARCOA rules and MOW Operating Rules apply, and we will run rain or shine. No mentoring without prior approval of EC. No homemade rail vehicles. No smoking or vaping on Railroad property.

We look forward to seeing you there! Thank you for your continued support.