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Grand Canyon Railway
Heritage railwayHistoric route to the South Rim operating since 1901, with steam and vintage diesel services.
- Operated by
- Heritage railway
- Line type
- Standard gauge
- Country
- United States United States
- Region
- Arizona
- Gauge
- 1435 mm
- Preserved since
- Headquarters
- Williams
- Stations
Operating status
Operating — services running
The Grand Canyon Railway has carried visitors 64 miles from Williams, AZ to the South Rim since 1901. Seasonal steam operations and restored 1920s rolling stock on the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe heritage route.
Latest news from Grand Canyon Railway
- Fred Harvey’s Grand Vision How a Railroad Man Invented Hospitality in the Wild In today’s world of readily accessible travel connecting all corners of the globe, it’s hard to imagine… 13 Apr 2026
- Steam, Steel, & Six-Shooters: The Revival of America’s Great Rail Journey It’s a milestone year, as the United States, Grand Canyon Railway, and Route 66 all celebrate significant anniversaries. A steam locomotive chugs its way across the… 6 Mar 2026
- Grand Canyon Railway’s Battery-Powered Locomotive The whistle echoes across the high desert as the vintage locomotive pulls away from Williams, Arizona, its wheels clicking rhythmically against the rails. For more than… 26 Sep 2025
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