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D S A & J N Scale Railroad Grand Canyon Railway

In June 2005 we took a family vacation to the Grand Canyon. We arrived at Williams Arizona and spent the night at the Grand Canyon Hotel. The next morning we were treated to a shootout between the Cataract Creek Gang and the Marshall. We then boarded the train for about a 2 hour ride to the canyon. The Grand Canyon railroad has 3 steam engines and several diesels. The steam engines lead the way with diesels used as extra pulling power.

Once we arrived at the Grand Canyon State Park, we were given a bus tour of the canyon. Later that evening, we boarded another bus for a breath taking sunset tour of the canyon. The rest of the time was spent exploring and shopping. Late the next afternoon we boarded the train again for the trip back to Williams. This was a great vacation I will never forget.

Visit the Grand Canyon Railway website or call 1.800.THETRAIN for details on booking a trip.

The train arrives at the Williams depot.	There are several types of cars in their roster.	Engine #18 is a SC-4 class 2-8-0 consolidation-type engine on static display.	Inside engine #18.	Another shot.	Engine #29 a SC-3 class 2-8-0 arrives at Williams.
A F40PH helps out.	Another shot of steam and diesel working together.	The kids and I.	Providing power to the passenger cars.	The train carries its own water supply.	Engine #29 is ready to start the morning run.
Helping out is a set of F A and B units.	Before the train departs, the Cataract Creek Gang arrives.	No one looks brave enough to take em on.	Good thing the marshall showed up.	Off we go!	Nothing like a banjo in the old west!.
The original station at the Grand Canyon.	#4960 a 2-8-2 Mikado arrives at the station.	Passengers depart at Grand Canyon station.	Boarding the train for the trip back to Williams.	The wild west still lives up to its name.	Where's the Marshall when you need him!