Chlelatchie Prairie Railroad Run
Yacolt, WA - May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026 - PRO Chlelatchie Prairie RR Run, Yacolt, WA (Clark County).
May 4, 2026 - Optional Work Party to clear line of downed trees, over growth, and debris between mile posts 7 & 14. Separate sign up via email << Click Here >>
After 14 years PRO is proud to announce a return to the Chelatchie Prarie Railroad. We will set on at Yacolt, WA and travel to Rye Junction, and back to Yacolt. Then to the shops in Chelatchie and back to Yacolt. Total of 66 RT miles.
We will need three General release forms. One for BYCX, PVJR, and Clark County, WA . Only one Pro info sheet and inspection sheet required. R un fee is $145. Payable to PRO. There is no mentoring or hy rails allowed on this run. Please sign up early, this run will fill up fast. Maximum of 40 cars. Cutoff for sign ups is April 30th, 2026.
Do not set on until paperwork is verified by the E.C. or his assistant, and all passengers have signed the NARCOA General Release. Operator insurance, Operator’s Certificate, Spark Arrestor, Boots, and Safety Vest are required. All motorcar unloading/loading must be under the control of a winch. Everyone is required to adhere to Pro General Order # 6.
The Excursion Coordinator is Rich Wilkins.
Email: << Click Here >>
Phone: << Click Here.>> (five41) eight06-six400
Note; I will be out of town from April 9th to April 24th.
Any questions, contact ECIT Ralph Burks << Click Here >>
If you would like to join us, please print, and carefully fill out the following three forms for each railroad found on the NARCOA and PRO websites: All forms can be found on the PRO Website under the Forms tab. << Click Here for Forms >>
PRO Excursion Registration form:
Excursion name: Chelatchie Prairie Railroad
Date of: May 4-5, 2026
NARCOA General Release, printed double sided, single sheet: 3 Sperate Copies
In consideration of BYCX, PVJR, & Clark County, WA
Permission to enter their property on the dates of May 4-5, 2026
“Pacific Railcar Operators” is the NARCOA affiliate
NARCOA Rail Vehicle Inspection form:
Excursion: Chelatchie Prairie Railroad
Location: Yacolt, WA
Date: May 4-5, 2026
Send all three forms and a check for $145.00 payable to PRO, to:
EC, Rich Wilkins
2403 SE 102nd Ct.
Vancouver, WA 98664
Please include your current mailing address, phone number and email with your check. All persons and riders must attend the safety meetings. Upon receipt of these three documents, a run packet with further information will be emailed.
