Grand Canyon Railway
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Team Jackal
N 36° 03.404 W 112° 08.206
12S E 397617 N 3990838
The scenic Grand Canyon Railway is a beautiful trip to a stunning National Park, on a great historic train.
Waymark Code: WM1EER
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 04/20/2007
Views: 131
Long before the Grand Canyon was called a National Park, there existed the Grand Canyon Railway. The train has a deep history that needs to be appreciated. The Grand Canyon Railway was the lifeline to Grand Canyon National Park in the early 20th century. It made it's first trip to the Grand Canyon in 1901. Unfortunately passenger service stopped to GC in 1968 as the popularity of automobile travel increased. Thankfully it was reborn in 1989 when it was purchased by Max and Thelma Biegert, they brought it back to life.
Today the Grand Canyon Railway takes 230, 000 people a year to visit the rim of the canyon. Reservations are reccommended and you can reach them at (800) The-Train.
The train travels from Williams, AZ. to the Grand Canyon, the above co-ordinates are for the train depot located within the Grand Canyon National Park.
The train has several packages to choose from. They go out to the canyon for the day, or, you can visit the canyon and stay at a lodge when you get there. The fees vary. The below prices listed are for the train ride only.
Please post a photo of yourself and group by the train or a photo of the train. With or without a gps, it does not matter.
Enjoy the ride and the train.
Engine Type: Tourist line has more than one engine of various types
Gauge of Railway: Standard Gage
Approximate Adult Fare: 65.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 40.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 65 miles
Dates of Operation: From: 01/01/2007 To: 12/31/2007
Frequency of departures: Once a day from Williams or the Grand Canyon
Key Attractions:
Departs Williams, AZ for the south rim of the Grand Canyon.
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: yes
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train. Possible photos include the entertainment on board the train, the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the many railway related items that can be found in locations like this.