Heritage Railroad Events in Arizona

Chandler, AZ

Outdoor railway museum in Tumbleweed Park with restored SP/UP rolling stock; open Saturdays/Sundays September-May, free admission; no public train rides.

WILLIAMS, AZ

The Arizona State Railroad Museum (ASRM) may not have a physical location yet, but it recently acquired another piece for its collection.

AZ

Flagship Arizona heritage railway: 65-mile round-trip from Williams to Grand Canyon South Rim; daily steam (seasonal) and vintage diesel service since 1989; owned by Xanterra; on-site Grand Canyon Railway Hotel.

Scottsdale, AZ

A heritage railroad attraction in Scottsdale, AZ.

PHOENIX, AZ

The Phoenix Trolley Museum website, phxtrolley.org, offers a fascinating look into the rich history of streetcars in Phoenix.

AZ

Museum in restored 1907 Tucson Historic Depot; static display of SP locomotive No.

Apache Junction, AZ

oot narrow-gauge ride at Goldfield Ghost Town in Apache Junction; the only narrow-gauge rail still operating in Arizona; small steam locomotive and open passenger cars circle a short loop around the ghost-town attraction.

TUSCON, AZ

organization in Tucson; historic streetcar operations on 4th Avenue suspended after Sun Link modern streetcar opened in 2014 - currently focused on bus/trolley restoration and special charter use, no regular public rides.

AZ

Flagship 4-hour scenic round-trip through Verde Canyon between Clarkdale and Perkinsville; refurbished FP7 diesels, open-air viewing cars; year-round operations with seasonal Starlight and Ales on Rails specials.