Take the grand canyon railway, and get ready for the ride of a lifetime. Youre trackside for all the photo runbys and onboard for a ride in. Grand canyon railway has operated double header steam on its anniversary yesterday. It is located adjacent to the train station that will take you there, and just a block away from downtown williams and historic route 66.
No matter which class of service you choose, youll always enjoy a priceless experience with grand canyon railway. Grand canyon railway since 1901, the grand canyon railway and hotel has been taking passengers on a fabled journey to the heart of 1 of the 7 wonders of the world. The locomotive will pull a train of classic harriman coaches in pullman green to south rim with multiple photo stops on saturday, including a. The special was being operated as the grand canyon limited and had been running around so.
A sign posted on the wall of the grand canyon railway locomotive shop states. Grand canyon railway steam doubleheader at quivero youtube. On august 27, 2016 in celebration of the national park service centennial, grand canyon railway ran a special steam doubleheader on our. A convenient means of visiting one of the usas greatest natural phenomena, the grand canyon railway remained popular with tourists until the irresistible rise of americas car industry. Our central reservation office has been established to help you easily book reservations to all of the grand canyon s most spectacular attractions online or with our live operators. Grand canyon railway hotel in grand canyon, az expedia. The grand canyon railway offers daily train travel from williams, ariz. Being a book of words from many pens, about the grand canyon of the colorado river in arizona. Just around the corner and on the southbound run, the train. Grand canyon railway steam double header to grand canyon national park duration.
Opened in 1901, the grand canyon railway carried passengers and supplies over the sixtyfive mile journey from the arizona town of williams to grand canyon village at the canyon s south rim. Grand canyon railway steam doubleheader to grand canyon. The hotel itself is a very nice place to stay, especially if you are taking the train to the grand canyon. We offer a myriad of options that make it easy to plan your complete vacation to the grand canyon. Sep 19, 2017 grand canyon railway steam double header to grand canyon national park youtube. Trains, grand canyon railway to run consolidation no. All aboard the grand canyon railway hotel traveling mom. Then its a special railfan weekend featuring a doubleheader with 4960 and 280 engine 18. Experience an entirely new perspective of the mighty grand canyon as you wind your. The grand canyon railway reporting mark gcrx, is a heritage railroad which carries passengers between williams, arizona, and the south rim of grand. Come experience natures cathedral and connect with the grand canyon.
Pets are not allowed in the grand canyon railway hotel. On may 16, 2012 i caught a steam engine double header on the grand canyon railway. The grand canyon railway hotel is the ideal home base for visiting the grand canyon national park. From native american history and southwestern culture to animal watching and brewpub hopping considered the gateway to the grand canyon south rim just 60 miles away and home to the grand canyon railway and hotel, williams, ariz. Cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to the date of travel will be nonrefundable and your payment will be forfeited.
A convenient means of visiting one of the usas greatest natural phenomena, the grand canyon railroad remained popular with tourists until the irresistible rise of americas car industry. You know the grand canyon railway is a historic ride on the rails with real, restored locomotives and vintage cars. Book your reservation online for a train tour on one of five classes of service on our vintage train to the grand canyon. See the terrain change from high desert to prairie, prairie to pine. Contact property for details and alternative routes. Book the grand canyon railway hotel stay at this 3. Popular attractions bearizona and thunder eagle native art are located nearby. First things first, i do not own the songs in this video. Opened in 1901, the grand canyon railroad carried passengers and supplies over the sixtyfive mile journey from the arizona town of williams to grand canyon village at the canyon s south rim.
Here is a very special chance for you and the entire family to experience the magic of the polar express, the classic childrens book by chris van allsburg. For many, a ride on the grand canyon railway from williams, arizona, to the south rim of grand canyon national park is a quintessential grand canyon experience. Choose your car on the grand canyon railway grand canyon. Six million years in the making the grand canyon s dynamic colors and textures inspire reflection at natures power and beauty. Reservations booked within 72 hours are immediately nonrefundable. Then arrive in williams to board the grand canyon railway for a nostalgic twohour train journey that delivers you to the aweinspiring south rim of grand canyon national park for free time and lunch on your own.
However, its double diamond layout of its guest rooms can be confusing, especially if you try to shortcut tofrom the buffet off of. Then its a railfan weekend featuring a double header with 4960 and 290 engine 18. Watch a remarkable world go by as you tour the countryside from the comforts of your classic train car. Its possible to ride the railway one way, or choose a roundtrip ticket that allows. On saturday august 27, 2016 grand canyon railway staged a special event that drew passengers and curious onlookers from all over the united states. Youll see trackside runbys and watch the 18 and 6773 roar past. Featuring the grand canyon railway and verde canyon railroad.
Grand canyon railroad rail tours great rail journeys. With the first day of steam in the books, gcry 29 shows it train. The grand canyon railway reporting mark gcrx, is a heritage railroad which carries passengers between williams, arizona, and the south rim of grand canyon national park. Pullman class offers the ride in refurbished 1920s passenger cars, coach class in streamlinerera cars with bench seats, first class cars offer comfortable reclining seats, and complimentary snacks and soft drinks, and the observation dome class offers all the.
The day was commemorated with a double header using both steam. Dont book a suite the superior rooms are just as good and less expensive. Steam double header on the grand canyon railway w atsf. See all 1 grand canyon railway depot tours on tripadvisor. At grand canyon railway, were more than just an iconic train. This was invaluable advice as i moved from manual work to office work. Here is the double header at quevero crossing, about 20 miles north of williams.
Grand canyon railway is more than a mode of transportation. The lead loco was 280, an alco that is seen in this photograph. We recommend picking up tickets at least 1 hour before departure. However, there is a pet resort on site, that will provide pet boarding for a fee indoor dog and cat kennels. We recommend booking grand canyon railway depot tours ahead of time to secure your spot. But did you know there are musicians who roam the train playing the tunes of the west. For more information about steam days and grand canyon railway visit. Steam to the grand canyon the doubleheader youtube. Visit the official website for grand canyon railway.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Grand canyon railway rail tours great rail journeys. Through us you can book your hotel stays at the canyon and in williams, as well as arrange tours and customize itineraries from start to finish. Since 1901, the grand canyon railway and hotel has been taking passengers on a fabled journey to the heart of 1 of the 7 wonders of the world. Tickets must be picked up a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the scheduled train departure from the grand canyon railway depot in williams, az. Grand canyon railway, steam train ride reservations. Grand canyon railway is more than just a mode of transportation. Grand canyon railway depot grand canyon national park. Grand canyon railway steam doubleheader august 27, 2016. Your mind, unable to deal with anything on this scale, just shuts down, and for many long moments you are a human vacuum, without speech or breath, but just a deep, inexpressible awe that anything on this earth could be so vast, so. The 64mile 103kilometer railroad, built by the atchison, topeka and santa fe railway, was completed on september 17, 1901.
If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Each half displays a scenic view of the canyon, complete with sparkling snow. As part of the grand canyon centennial rail heritage day, grand canyon railway ran one of their trains to the canyon with both of their steam locomotives double heading. Grand canyon centennial central schedule grand canyon. Or,select a vacation package that includes lodging at our own grand canyon railway hotel and in grand canyon. On august 27, 2016 in celebration of the national park service centennial, grand canyon railway ran a special steam double header on our daily roundtrip train to grand canyon national park. The gcry ran their first steam doubleheader since 2008. Grand canyon railway steam doubleheader to grand canyon national park duration.
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