One more place to enjoy near Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona
The Grand Canyon Railway has a long history dating back to the late 1800s. Initially, it served as a means to transport ore from the Anita mines near Williams, Arizona. However, in 1901, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway extended its line to reach the South Rim’s log cabin depot, providing public access to the national park. As automobile usage became more popular, the trains experienced a decline in business, leading to the last passenger train arriving at the Grand Canyon Depot in 1968. Fortunately, after undergoing extensive restoration efforts, the Grand Canyon Railway was reopened to tourists in 1989.
The Grand Canyon Railway, a train with a rich history, now serves as a delightful mode of transportation for tourists traveling between Williams and the South Rim’s Grand Canyon Depot. This scenic journey offers passengers the opportunity to admire diverse landscapes, including beautiful Ponderosa and Pinon pine forests as well as vast prairies. Not only does the train provide an enjoyable experience, but it also helps reduce traffic congestion by keeping approximately 50,000 vehicles out of the park annually.