CHAMBERLAIN — Nearly 50 motorcar operators with membership in the North American Rail Car Operators Association took their antique, but fully functional machines on a trip down the Ringneck and Western Railroad’s line from Oacoma to Mount Vernon last weekend. NARCOA Excursion Coordinator Dave Voeltz of Pierre says larger railroads are apprehensive about motorcar operation…
Short line railroads see benefits to letting NARCOA members ride their tracks…
Most if not all motorcars have radios and intercom systems so occupants can understand conversations and to keep track of the all important safety aspect of an excursion…
The group carries 10 million dollars in insurance during excursions. As Riding South Dakota’s Rails continues tomorrow, radios in action and a donation to a small town railroad museum.
