The Verde Canyon Railroad depot was opened on July 4, 1997, the same year the Verde Canyon Railroad's FP7 engines first pulled the train consist. Located in Clarkdale, Arizona, the depot is erected on the same site that two other depots once stood. The first burned to the ground, the second was sold and moved to another town in Arizona. The depot has a southwestern flair, with most of it being constructed by local craftsmen and artists. Behind the scenes the depot houses reservation offices, and managerial and marketing offices. Other services for guests include the Boxcar Gift Store, Copper Spike Café and John Bell Museum. Gearing up to ride the rails is part of the Verde Canyon Railroad journey.

.   Boxcar Gift Store The Boxcar Gift Store has a wide selection of train and logo memorabilia. Contact teresa@verdecanyonrr.com for more information on the wide selection of hats, t-shirts, hatpins, mugs, shot glasses, pressed pennies, original music, videos, and the official magazine of the Verde Canyon Railroad, Rail, which highlights the milepost to milepost journey. Other specialty items include collectable H-O scale engines that are an exact replica, to scale, of Verde Canyon Railroad's famous FP7s. We have a full line of men and women's jewelry and watches, kid's clothes, toys and teddy bears, and other train and eagle novelties. . John Bell Museum The late John Bell, amateur historian and railroad enthusiast, spent his last 10 years riding Verde Canyon Railroad, sharing his passion and enthusiasm with passengers. The Verde Canyon Railroad's mini-museum, founded on a collection donated by John, has an intriguing exhibit of photographs and memorabilia relating to the history of this railroad, which gave birth to one of Arizona's earliest company towns. . Copper Spike Café The Copper Spike Café features a mesquite-grilled menu, delectable sandwiches, crisp salads and sumptuous desserts, prepared fresh daily. Gourmet coffees, teas and bottled drinks will whet your train whistle. Passengers may dine on our outdoor pavilion prior to departure or have lunches prepared to take on the train.