OACOMA — A group of railroad motorcar enthusiasts from across the country arrived in the Chamberlain/Oacoma area last weekend to take part in a motorcar excursion on the former Mitchell to Rapid City line. The line is currently owned by the Ringneck and Western Railroad from Mitchell to Presho. Motorcars were used in the early years of railroading for multiple purposes…
Dave Voeltz of Pierre is an Excursion Coordinator or E-C with the First Iowa Division of NARCOA, the North American Rail Car Operators Association. He says motorcars are history in motion…
While motorcar excursions are enjoyable for operators and passengers, safety is at the forefront of any trip, including a mandatory safety briefing before any run begins…
The oldest motorcar in last weekend’s trip was built in the 1940’s. When Riding South Dakota’s Rails continues Wednesday, safety in action and the relationship between the railroads and the riders.
