We have visited the Grand Canyon South Rim several times and always wanted to travel there via The Grand Canyon Railroad from Williams, Arizona, just 40 miles west of Flagstaff. The railroad line was built in 1901 to transport passengers 64 miles north from Williams to the rim of Grand Canyon. Due to its low ridership, train service ended in 1968. Passenger service started again in 1989 with the help of private investors. The two hour and fifteen minute trip was an adventure in itself. There is six classes of service on board. We opted for the First Class service, which put us in a car with nicer seats and complimentary beverages and snacks each way.
Passengers ride to and from the Grand Canyon in 1950s era climate-controlled coaches.
We started at the newly renovated Grand Canyon Visitors Center and a short walk to Mather Point.
We had another beautiful day.
The North Rim and South Rim are only separated by 10 miles as the crow flies.
We took the rim trail between the two visitors centers, Grand Canyon VC and Verkamp's VC, located in Grand Canyon Village. Part of the walk is a Journey Through a Trail of Time. Posted signs and samples of rocks help explain the formation of Grand Canyon.
Before we knew it, three and a half hours were gone and it was time to board our train which waits for no one.
The Historic Grand Canyon Train Station
We rode in the Anasazi Coach on the way north and Coconino Coach going south.
It was a very comfortable way to travel.
2 comments:
It looks like yall might be a little chilly?
When are you getting to Santa Ana?
Now we are in Phoenix area and upper 90s. Hope to get to south Texas about end of October.
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