Such a sentiment explains the appeal of the Grand Canyon Railway, a heritage train that takes people from a historic depot in the Route 66 city of Williams, Arizona, to the Grand Canyon's South Rim.

Such a sentiment explains the appeal of the Grand Canyon Railway, a heritage train that takes people from a historic depot in the Route 66 city of Williams, Arizona, to the Grand Canyon's South Rim.

The Grand Canyon Railway's Polar Express Train Is Back for 2023 — Here's How to Get Tickets. Stacey Leasca. Tue, September 12, 2023 at 7:49 PM UTC. 2 min read. Put your jingle bells on.

After a dayslong road trip, I was sick of driving, so I hopped on the Grand Canyon Railway. The train departs from Williams, Arizona, and drops travelers off at the park's South Rim. The ride took ...

Details: 233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams. From $65 round trip. 800-843-8724, www.thetrain.com. Stay. Grand Canyon Railway Hotel, next to Grand Canyon Railway, is a good choice for train ...

It was purchased by Grand Canyon Railway in 1989. In 1996, it was converted from a coal-burning engine to a diesel-burning engine. In 2009, the 310-ton train was converted to run on recycled ...

Fans of classic trains can take a steam-powered excursion to the Grand Canyon once again starting in March 2024. The Grand Canyon Railway announced dates for the 2024 season, and will run its 1923 ...

PHOENIX — In a list ranking the most scenic train rides available in the world, Arizona’s own Grand Canyon Railway came in at No. 7. That seventh place was the final spot on the short list put ...

Grand Canyon Railway offers a year-round schedule from the historic depot in Williams, AZ, to the South Rim, plus Polar Express rides at Christmas.

The Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel announced the return dates for its beloved Polar Express train. The holiday train will make its official return to the tracks on Nov. 10, with rides offered ...