Built to Last: Keeping The Giants of Diesel Power Alive

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

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

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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Chocolate Lovers’ Festival

Let Your Love Soar Aboard Verde Canyon Railroad’s Chocolate Lovers’ Special Big, wild Arizona views? Check. Cozy romantic seating perfect for snuggling? Check. Delicious beverages to suit all tastes? Check….
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Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Saturday, May 4

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

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

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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Summer Outside the City at Verde Canyon Railroad

Miles from hot pavement and city concrete, Verde Canyon Railroad offers an Arizona summer experience as it was meant to be. Disconnected from technology, traffic lights and congestion, the wild…
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Texas State Railroad is Officially Part of the Family!