Rail Magazine Verde Canyon Railroad
Featuring the Milepost Guide
What's Inside the Rail Magazine?
Step aboard the pages of Rail Magazine and journey through more than a century of history, heritage, and natural beauty along the Verde Canyon. Inside you’ll find stories of copper mining and railroads that shaped Arizona, features on Clarkdale’s pioneering past, and a milepost-by-milepost guide through 20 miles of breathtaking canyon scenery. From wildlife encounters and seasonal adventures to the evolution of the railroad itself, this publication brings the magic of the rails to life.
PRO TIP: Take home the journey with you — Rail Magazine can be purchased at the Boxcar Gift Store, located inside the Depot, as a keepsake printed copy to remember your adventure.
Digital Edition of Rail Magazine
Explore the digital edition of Rail Magazine to get familiar with the Verde Canyon Railroad and enrich your journey before your train ride.
PRO TIP: For the best experience on the train, download a copy of Rail Magazine here in advance or purchase a printed copy at the Depot.
The Milepost Guide
What's Inside?
Travel mile-by-mile through the Verde Canyon with this interactive guide, highlighting the landmarks, history, and natural wonders along the 20-mile journey from Clarkdale to Perkinsville. Each numbered milepost marks another 5,280 feet of breathtaking scenery and stories waiting to be discovered. This is a great companion to have for your upcoming train ride through the Canyon.
Digital Edition & PDFs
Flip through the digital edition below or download a PDF, offered in a variety of languages, to follow along as you ride—your personal milepost tour awaits.
The Ultimate Keepsake That Lasts Beyond the Journey
Tracking Down the Past: The Verde Canyon Railroad Story

About the Book
One of the visionaries behind the Verde Canyon Railroad, and the woman behind the man, author Linda Durbano, shares the incredible and inspiring history of this scenic rail line in the book Tracking Down the Past: The Verde Canyon Railroad Story.
In 1888, the Montana copper magnate William Andrews Clark arrived in Arizona. One hundred years later, the magnetic David Louis Durbano landed in Clark’s same footsteps. Even though a century separated each arrival, the serial entrepreneurs came to the southwestern state for the same reason: Money. The two men would only meet in history books, linked together over tracks through time by a vintage rail line. One would leave a manmade ruin like the Colosseum; the other, a rail adventure to praise. This is the Verde Canyon Railroad story.
How to Purchase a Copy
This beautifully crafted coffee table book is available for purchase at the Boxcar Gift Store inside the Depot or email us at info@verdecanyonrr.com and we’ll be happy to ship a book right to your doorstep.
Treat yourself or surprise a fellow story lover or railroad enthusiast with the perfect gift keepsake from Verde Canyon Railroad.