 Train Rides
South-West
Take a train to The Grand Canyon examiner.com, 16 August 2009
Goin' Green: Verde Canyon Railroad now recycling on board verdenews.com, 11 August 2009
Arizona: Verde Canyon Railway offers Ales on Rails and Halloween Express examiner.com, 05 August 2009
The Return of Steam at the Grand Canyon Railway examiner.com, 04 August 2009
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train justluxe.com, 04 August 2009
Grand Canyon Railway Polar Express tickets are now available examiner.com, 27 July 2009
Grand Canyon: Riding the rails makes getting there the fun part miamiherald.com, 17 May 2009
Travel on the Grand Canyon Railroad journal-news.net, 03 May 2009
Ride the rails to the Grand Canyon cnn.com, 13 April 2009
An Old-Fashioned Train Trip to the Grand Canyon smartertravel.com, 13 April 2009
Ride the Verde Canyon Railroad examiner.com, 29 March 2009
travelvideo.tv, 28 March 2008
Texas: Red River Railroad Museum opens in Denison kxii.com, 26 March 2009
Arizona: Verde Canyon Railroad Features Spring Train Events gatewaytosedona.com, 16 March 2009
Grand Canyon Railway spring break deals examiner.com, 03 March 2009
Grand Canyon Railway Completes Renovations To Lounge, Rooms And Lobby Of Hotel hotelinteractive.com, 27 February 2009
Arizona: Try new train experience paysonroundup.com, 11 February 2009
Texas State Railroad's new owner plans unique events mywesttexas.com, 08 February 2009
Chocolate and Romance On the Verde Canyon Railroad gatewaytosedona.com, 28 January 2009
Take the train this winter to the Grand Canyon and save examiner.com, 15 January 2009
Texas State Railroad Offering Discount Rate tylerpaper.com, 10 January 2009
Dallas: Be a tourist in your own town with a DART light-rail excursion dallasnews.com, 09 January 2009
Arizona: Globe tourist train will offer round trips to Apache casino azstarnet.com, 10 December 2008
Grand Canyon Railway: Riding the rails coloradoan.com, 07 December 2008
Grand Canyon By Train examiner.com, 28 August 2008
Verde Canyon Railroad Announces Train Museum Expansion Near Sedona Arizona gatewaytosedona.com, 19 June 2008
Arizona Road trip: Verde Canyon Railroad tucsoncitizen.com, 27 July 2007
Grand Canyon: Route 66--town where railroad ends fredericksburg.com, 16 December 2006
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Scenic Train Trips & Dinner Trains in the South-West USA
Tourist Trains in the American South-West include Arizona's Grand Canyon Railway.
Arizona
Old Pueblo Trolley Tucson, Arizona Linking busy 4th Ave to the University of Arizona Campus and the Arizona Historical Society, this weekend trolley passes numerous shops and restaurants along the way. Highlights include day passes and reduced fare on Sundays. Trains operate year-round. Selected features: gift shop.
Verde Canyon Railroad Clarkdale, Arizona The old "Verde Mix" follows Arizona's "Wilderness Route" past Indian ruins, rare wildlife and rugged'canyon landscapes. Highlights include seasonal night trains, winter eagle watch (Jan-Mar) and hotel/resort packages. Trains operate year-round. Selected features: holiday/event excursions, train charters, gift shop, snack bar, online ticketing.
Grand Canyon Railway Williams, Arizona The GCRR runs through pine forests, desert plains and small canyons en route to Grand Canyon Depot and the South Rim. Highlights include hotel, RV park, Pet Resort, overnight packages, Amtrak combos and special tours. Trains operate year-round. Selected features: holiday/event excursions, train charters, gift shop, restaurant, online ticketing, wheelchair access.
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New Mexico
Sandia Peak Tramway Albuquerque, New Mexico Along an aerial cable exceeding 2½ mi/4 km in length, the "world's longest aerial tramway" flies dazzled visitors to the summit of Sandia Peak, rising some 2 mi/3 km into the sky. Highlights include skiing in winter and mountain biking in summer. Tram operates year-round. Selected features: restaurant.
Santa Fe Southern Railway Santa Fe, New Mexico Passenger cars trail working freight trains on high desert crossings to the Old West outpost of Lamy. Shorter runs go as far as Galisteo Basin. Highlights include High Ball and BBQ trains, and dome car seating. Trains operate year-round. Selected features: rail museum, dinner trips, holiday/event excursions, train charters, gift shop, snack bar, online ticketing.
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Texas
Austin Steam Train Austin, Texas Return trips through the Texas Hill Country run from Cedar Park to Burnet (Bertram in summer); autumn excursions from Austin tour the rolling Blackland Prairie. Highlights include Twilight Flyer evening excursions. Trains operate year-round. Selected features: dinner trips, holiday/event excursions, train charters, gift shop, snack bar.
Grapevine Vintage Railroad Grapevine (Fort Worth), Texas The "Cotton Belt Route" to Fort Worth Stockyards features high trestle crossings and great skyline views. The connecting "Trinity River Route" takes a scenic turn through "Cow Town." Highlights include train robbery reenactments and birthday party packages. Trains operate year-round (except Jan/Feb). Selected features: holiday/event excursions, train charters, online ticketing.
Jefferson & Cypress Bayou Railway Jefferson, Texas In the heart of eastern Texas's piney wood country, the R.E. Lee departs its 19c depot and heads down by the Bayou for a lazy 5 mi/8 km run. Highlights include Ghost Trains. Trains operate seasonally. Selected features: lunch trips, holiday/event excursions.
Longhorn & Western Railroad -- Texas Transportation Museum San Antonio, Texas From its quaint circa 1913 depot, steam engines and diesel locomotives take turns hauling restored rolling stock along the museum's own trackway. Highlights include a G-gauge garden railroad and road vehicle collection. Trains operate year-round. Selected features: rail museum, holiday/event excursions, train charters.
McKinney Avenue Transit Trolley Dallas, Texas Heritage streetcars ramble through the Big D's dynamic Uptown district hooking up with galleries, cafes, performance venues and DART light rail at Cityplace station. Trolleys are free and run daily. Highlights include Trolley-Dine-Around parties and car barn tours. Trains operate year-round. Selected features: train charters, gift shop.
Texas State Railroad Historical Park Rusk & Palestine, Texas Two steam trains pass one another midway along the 25-mi/39-km parkland route linking Rusk and Palestine State Parks. Both depots are close to camping and picnic areas. Highlights include free rides for kids (Jun-Sep). Trains operate year-round (except Jan/Feb). Selected features: holiday/event excursions, train charters, snack bar, wheelchair access.
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