Seasonal Highlights.....
 The Verde Canyon Railroad is truly a “train for all seasons” featuring special event train rides in Arizona such as the Grape Train Escape (wine-tasting excursion) Valentine's weekend Chocolate Lovers’ Festival, Ales on Rails Oktoberfest Beer Garden, and other holiday celebrations year-round......
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Our History.......
 In 1911, the Verde Canyon Railroad was financed by Senator William A. Clark for a hefty $1.3 million. A miracle of engineering, the 38-mile line was built in the Verde Canyon in just one year, from 1911 to 1912……
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Train Ride Description......
 A ride on Verde Canyon Railroad’s historic route from Clarkdale to the ghost ranch of Perkinsville and back –into Arizona’s other grand canyon—is an unforgettable experience.......
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Group Information.......
 The Verde Canyon Railroad is the perfect setting for all celebratory affairs, including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, club and church outings, company meetings or educational tours. Our train staff guarantees great service and a great time, every time……
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"Fantastic trip! The narration and music were excellent. Food and beverage were fresh and well prepared. The staff was friendly, courteous and kind. I was part of a tour that rode several other trains and this was by far the most memorable."
-John Sunderson, Anaheim, CA |
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The Verde Canyon Railroad is often referred to as the finest train ride in Arizona and acclaimed as Arizona’s longest-running nature show.
The remote wilderness of the Verde Canyon, located west of Sedona and below Jerome, is renowned for its towering red rock pinnacles and clean, green waters. The train rolls past Indian ruins, through a 680-foot man-made tunnel, over old-fashioned trestles and under clear azure skies. This picturesque setting is further enhanced by the variety of indigenous flora and fauna and the many migrating waterfowl. Over thirty bald and golden eagles winter in this riparian respite each year.
Passengers enjoy this four-hour scenic train ride in first-class style aboard renovated passenger coaches and open-air viewing cars pulled by vintage locomotives.
The Verde Canyon is often called 'Arizona’s other Grand Canyon' with spectacular canyon scenery on a train trip that offers visual feasts including seasonal spring flowers, fall foliage and hundreds of migratory birds, such as the majestic bald eagle.

Bald eagle and eaglet nesting on the cliffs along the Verde Canyon railroad tracks. |
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Events Schedule
For detailed information visit our
Special Train Events Page.
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