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From the mining boom when men, supplies and ore all moved by rail to the creation of Clarkdale to the development and rebirth of the Verde Canyon Railroad as an excursion train; the museum will charm everyone from passionate rail buffs to excited youngsters.

There’s even a spectacular display of the Bald Eagles that nest in the canyon.

The museum is named for John Bell, a Clarkdale resident and avid historian who documented, gathered and preserved a tremendous collection of railroad artifacts and photographs. When he passed away in 1998 he left his collection to the Verde Canyon Railroad. 

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day the train runs.

Admission is free, even to those not riding the train.

"Last Saturday, Sara Winkler and I were passengers on the Sedona car. During the stop at the Lover’s Leap scenic spot, I asked Sara to marry me and she accepted. Thanks for being a part of our special event."

—John Easley, Winter Haven, FL

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