This page provides a calendar of upcoming railfan events and excursions throughout North America.

For a calendar of steam train charters and special steam operating events, see the Steam Specials Calendar. For tourist railroads offering regularly scheduled steam excursions, please see the Tourist Railroads & Museums Pages.

Please notify us of additions using the Event Additions Form. Past railfan events may be found on the Railfan Events Archive Page.

Last updated November 20, 2009

NOVEMBER 2009

November 26 - December 18: Canadian Pacific 2009 Holiday Train
CPR's annual Holiday Train travels throughout the Northeast, Midwest, and Canada
For more information: Canadian Pacific Railway

November 27-29: Steam Railroading Institute "North Pole Express"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers 10am & 4pm excursions from Owosso to Chesaning, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute
For photos: Pere Marquette 1225 Photo Gallery & 1225/765 Doubleheader Photo Gallery

November 28 - December 20: Kansas City Southern 2009 Holiday Express
KCS's annual holiday train visits communities in eight states throughout KCS territory.
For more information: Kansas City Southern

DECEMBER 2009

December 4: Cumbres & Toltec "Winter Photographers Plow Extra"
K-36, plow, and flanger clear the line to Cumbres Pass from Chama, New Mexico
For more information: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Passenger Train Photos & Cumbres & Toltec Freight Train Photos

December 4-6: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation "Holiday Express" with #700
SP&S 4-8-4 #700 powers 40-minute trips from Oaks Amusement Park, Portland, Oregon
For more information: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation

December 5-6: Steam Railroading Institute "North Pole Express"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers 10am & 4pm excursions from Owosso to Chesaning, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute
For photos: Pere Marquette 1225 Photo Gallery & 1225/765 Doubleheader Photo Gallery

December 11-13: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation "Holiday Express"
Southern Pacific 4-8-4 #4449 powers 40-minute trips from Oaks Amusement Park, Portland, Oregon
For more information: Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation
For photos: SP Daylight 4449 East 2009 Photos & SP Daylight 4449 West 2009 Photos

December 12: Wilmington Chapter NRHS "Christmas Lights Special"
Night photo session with a PCC trolley decorated for the holidays - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For more information: Wilmington Chapter, National Railroad Historical Society

December 12-13: Steam Railroading Institute "North Pole Express"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers 10am & 4pm excursions from Owosso to Chesaning, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute
For photos: Pere Marquette 1225 Photo Gallery & 1225/765 Doubleheader Photo Gallery

December 13: Greenbrier Rail & Motorcoach Trip
Amtrak trip through the New River Gorge to the Greenbrier Resort at White Sulpher Springs, WV
For more information: Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society

December 19-20: Steam Railroading Institute "North Pole Express"
Pere Marquette 2-8-4 #1225 powers 10am & 4pm excursions from Owosso to Chesaning, Michigan
For more information: Steam Railroad Institute
For photos: Pere Marquette 1225 Photo Gallery & 1225/765 Doubleheader Photo Gallery

JANUARY 2010

January 2: Conway Scenic Railroad "Steam in the Snow" Photographer's Special
Grand Trunk 0-6-0 #7470 pulls an excursion to Notchland from North Conway, New Hampshire
For more information: Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts
For photos: Conway Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

January 30-31: Western Maryland Photo Freight
LS&I 2-8-0 #734 powers two one-day photo freights from Cumberland, Maryland
For more information: E-mail Carl Franz (CMFRR@aol.com)
For photos: Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Photo Gallery

FEBRUARY 2010

February 5-7: Nevada Northern Railway "Winter Steam Spectacular"
Three days of freight and passenger trains with Alco 2-8-0 #93 - Ely, Nevada
For more information: Nevada Northern Railway
For photos: Nevada Northern Railway Winter Steam Spectacular

February 6: Wilmington Chapter NRHS "Super Saturday Streetcar Special XVII"
PCC trolley excursion on routes typically served by modern light rail vehicles - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For more information: Wilmington Chapter, National Railroad Historical Society

February 6-7: Florida Railroad Museum "Steam Month"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive #75 pulls weekend excursions from Parrish, Florida
For more information: Florida Railroad Museum

February 12-14: Nevada Northern Railway "Winter Steam Spectacular"
Three days of freight and passenger trains with Alco 2-8-0 #93 - Ely, Nevada
For more information: Nevada Northern Railway
For photos: Nevada Northern Railway Winter Steam Spectacular

February 14: Durango & Silverton "Winter Photographer's Special"
All-day photo shoot on the D&SNG to Cascade Canyon and beyond - Durango, Colorado
Details forthcoming Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
For photos: Durango & Silverton Photo Gallery

February 14-15: Florida Railroad Museum "Steam Month"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive #75 pulls weekend excursions from Parrish, Florida
For more information: Florida Railroad Museum

February 15-16: Heber Valley Winter Photo Freight
UP 2-8-0 #618 (in "Overland" paint) leads a two-day photo charter with chase train - Heber City, Utah
For more information: Trains & Travel International
For photos: Heber Valley Railroad Photo Gallery

February 21-22: Florida Railroad Museum "Steam Month"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive #75 pulls weekend excursions from Parrish, Florida
For more information: Florida Railroad Museum

February 28-29: Florida Railroad Museum "Steam Month"
Flagg Coal Co 0-4-0 saddle tank steam locomotive #75 pulls weekend excursions from Parrish, Florida
For more information: Florida Railroad Museum

MARCH 2010

March 15: Virginia & Truckee Railfan Day
Photo charter with a mixed train, plus night photo session - Virginia City, Nevada
For more information: Trains & Travel International

March 27-28: Niles Canyon Railway "Spring Steam in the Canyon"
Excursions with Southern Pacific 4-6-2 #2472 - Sunol, California
Details forthcoming: Golden Gate Railroad Museum

APRIL 2010

April 15-18: Amory Railroad Festival
Festival with entertainment, car show, and museum events, celebrating railroad history in Amory, Mississippi
For more information: Amory Railroad Festival

MAY 2010

May 1: National Train Day
Activities, equipment displays, promotions, and entertainment at several major Amtrak stations (sites TBD), plus additional events at stations and railroad museums nationwide
Details forthcoming: National Train Day

May 1-2: ATSF 3751 "San Diego Steam Special II"
AT&SF 4-8-4 #3751 pulls a public excursion from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego
For more information: Central Coast Chapter, NRHS

May 17-23: Rare Mileage Week in New York & Pennsylvania
Rare mileage excursions including the Upper Hudson River Railroad, Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley, Arcade & Attica, Oil Creek & Titusville, Kiski Junction, and Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad
Details forthcoming: Southern Appalachia Railway Museum

May 21-23: Cass Scenic Railroad Railfan Weekend
Photo specials and railfan events at the Cass Scenic Railroad - Cass, West Virginia
Details forthcoming: Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association (MSR&LHA)
For photos: Cass Railfan Weekend 2008 Photo Gallery

May 29-31: Niles Canyon Railway "Memorial Day Weekend Steam"
Excursions with Southern Pacific 4-6-2 #2472 - Sunol, California
Details forthcoming: Golden Gate Railroad Museum

JUNE 2010

June 22-26: NRHS 2010 Convention "Endless Mountain Rails"
Annual National Railway Historical Society convention in Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Endless Mountain Rails

June 26: Steamtown Founders Day Excursion to Delaware Water Gap
CN 2-8-2 #3254 powers a 104-mile round-trip to Delaware Water Gap - Scranton, Pennsylvania
For more information: Steamtown National Historic Site
For photos: Steamtown Photo Gallery

AUGUST 2010

August 28-30: Cumbres & Toltec "40th Anniversary Celebration"
Special excursions and events planned to celebrate the railroad's anniversary - Chama, New Mexico
Details forthcoming: Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Passenger Train Photos & Cumbres & Toltec Freight Train Photos

SEPTEMBER 2010

September 4-6: Niles Canyon Railway "Labor Day Steam"
Excursions with Southern Pacific 4-6-2 #2472 - Sunol, California
Details forthcoming: Golden Gate Railroad Museum

September 25: Fostoria Rail Festival
Photo contest, model train swap meet, live demonstrations, car show, and more - Fostoria, Ohio
For more information: Fostoria Rail Preservation Society

OCTOBER 2010

October 25-26: Rio Grande Silverton Photo Adventure
Two-day photo charter on the D&SNG with overnight in Silverton, Colorado
For more information: Trains & Travel International
For photos: Durango & Silverton Fall Photo Specials 2006-2007

October 27-30: Cumbres Railfan Spectacular
Three-day photo charter on the Cumbres & Toltec, including two nights in Antonito, Colorado
For more information: Trains & Travel International
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Passenger Train Photos & Cumbres & Toltec Freight Train Photos

October 30: Cumbres & Toltec "Chama Steam Fall Classic"
Tripleheader steam to Cumbres Pass, single-head to Osier and return - Chama, New Mexico
Details forthcoming: Chama Steam
For photos: Cumbres & Toltec Passenger Train Photos & Cumbres & Toltec Freight Train Photos

JUNE 2011

June 9-13: White Pass & Yukon Railfan Week
Five days of steam and diesel excursions over the White Pass & Yukon - Skagway, Alaska
For more information: Extra 2200 South

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