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The Traveling Sisterhood of the Train-Riding Bald Eagles

Posted by Teresa Propeck on February, 14 2019

Verde Canyon Railroad once declared Liberty Wildlife’s Sonora “the only train-riding bald eagle in the world.” This 12-year-old raptor, a resident of the Wildlife Rescue’s educational program, has been riding…
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Locomotive Engineer

Posted by Teresa Propeck on February, 6 2019

LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER – DIESEL                                                                                                          Clarkdale Arizona Central Railroad (AZCR)/Verde Canyon Railroad (VCRR) Location: Clarkdale, Arizona Status: Full Time The Clarkdale Arizona Central Railroad operates 42 miles of railroad between Clarkdale,…
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 Built to Last: Keeping The Giants of Diesel Power Alive

Posted by Teresa Propeck on January, 25 2019

This story was inspired by photos shared with us from Dale Martin, a gentleman who photographed Verde Canyon Railroad’s future FP7 locomotives, #1510 and #1512, in 1987. The engines were…
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Rail Hospitality at Verde Canyon Railroad

Posted by Teresa Propeck on January, 25 2019

A Human Experience Aboard a Historic Railroad In the 21st Century it is commonplace for modern humans to spend a good portion of their days interacting with computers. From the…
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National “Plan Your Vacation” Day is January 29

Posted by Teresa Propeck on January, 25 2019

Include Verde Canyon Railroad in your 2019 vacation plans. It’s a new year and with it comes a fresh batch of vacation time. Tragically, many Americans fail to use all…
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A Sweet State of Mind! Chocolate Lovers’ Special

Posted by Teresa Propeck on January, 25 2019

A Sweet State of Mind! Chocolate Lovers’ Special aboard VERDE CANYON RAILROAD Valentine’s Day is a confectionary complexity, full of sweet flavors and rich history. The legend of Cupid’s bough…
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Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Saturday, May 4

Posted by Teresa Propeck on January, 22 2019

Arriba! The Cinco de Mayo Salute will be on Saturday, May 4. A colorful celebration of a rich Hispanic heritage, with roots that run deep in the Verde Valley. It…
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Spring Blooms with Bunnies, Eaglets and Wildflowers along Verde Canyon Railroad

Posted by Teresa Propeck on December, 13 2018

Beautifully nestled between the red rocks of Sedona and the hillside city in the sky, Jerome, is the rare riparian ribbon of the Verde River.  1,800 feet down inside the…
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Old Fashioned Fourth of July in Small Town Arizona

Posted by Teresa Propeck on June, 8 2017

The 4th of July is a holiday rich with sentimental memories of youthful parades, ice cream, barbecues and the stars and stripes held aloft under blue summer skies. The Independence…
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