Sunday, February 25, 2018




    OVR, a NARCOA Affiliate

Ohio Valley Railcars is an Ohio nonprofit 501(c)7 Corporation dedicated to the organization of motorcar excursions in the Ohio Valley Region, and the promotion of general rail safety involved with our activities. OVR is an affiliate of NARCOA and hosts NARCOA insured events. Membership in OVR is now included in your run registration fee. Those who wish to join as a member without attending a run can do so  with a $10 check for their membership, email the secretary for mailing information. OVR has several additions to the NARCOA base rulebook which are available off of our web site click here for the link to the rule book insert and are also mailed with the receipt of your OVR membership.

Follow this link to review OVR's excursion hosting policy


OVR Officers and Board members can be contacted via email with the below email addresses:

   

Mentoring : OVR  participates in the NARCOA mentoring program. If you are a new operator wishing to be mentored please contact the listed excursion coordinator.


2025 Announcements - as we know today (3/15)...

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NATIONAL TRAIN DAY TOLEDO 2025  - CANCELLED

Please Contact Phil Linne, EC. E-mail phil4grr@aol.com or text 740-294-7328. Ben Cattrell, EC in training, will be assisting.

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Blue Tip Festival Rides for the Public   June 20 & 21, 2025

Ohio Valley Railcars will host a Rides for the Public excursion on Friday and Saturday June 20 & 21 during the Ohio Blue Tip Festival in Wadsworth Ohio.

We will carry passengers west this year!

We will be offering rides Friday from 4PM till 7PM, and again on Saturday from 10AM till 5PM.  Operators who will run both days will receive preference. We will need 10 cars operating each day. 

 All NARCOA and OVR rules apply.  No Hyrails. Car type and number of seats must be indicated on the registration form. 

Registration by snail mail, email, or phone calls are all accepted. A Confirmation document and additional information will come by email. 

There is a $20 registration fee for this event.  

If you are interested contact:  Brian Davis at (330) 554-4480, or email Brian.

Download form here: 2025 Blue Tip Registration Form

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 Age Of Steam Roundhouse Rides for the Public   
July 11 & 12, 2025 

Ohio Valley Railcars will host a Rides for the Public excursion on Friday and Saturday July 11 & 12 in the yards of the Age Of Steam Roundhouse in Sugarcreek, Ohio.

We will be giving rides to the public who are visiting the Roundhouse. One lap around the facility is about 5,000 feet (almost a mile) with an estimated travel time of 20 minutes per trip. We will all carry passengers multiple times each day.

We will also have a few cars on static display with their owners discussing their cars and our hobby with the public.  There will be time for cars to be switched out and given a break to join the static display group.

We will be offering rides Friday from 4PM till 7PM, and again on Saturday from 10AM till 5PM.  Operators who will run both days will receive preference. 

We will need 10 cars operating each day. 

 All NARCOA and OVR rules apply.  Sorry no Hyrails. Car type and number of seats must be indicated on the form below. 

Registration by snail mail, email, or phone calls are all accepted. A Confirmation document and additional information will come by email. 

There is a small registration fee for this event.  

Contact:  Brian Davis at (330) 554-4480, or by email.  

{Age of Steam Registration Form}

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