Apache Junction, AZ
Superstition Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad
4.6· 15,186 Google reviews
At a Glance
Source checked 2026-08-24- TypeDaily 36-inch-gauge narrated train ride inside Goldfield Ghost Town
- LocationApache Junction, AZ
- Rating4.6 ★15,186 Google reviews
About Superstition Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad
Superstition Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad is a separately ticketed attraction inside Goldfield Ghost Town. The 36-inch-gauge train makes a narrated 20-minute trip around 1.5 miles of track, with commentary on Goldfield, the Superstition Mountains, and the desert Southwest. The official property page currently lists train and mine-tour operation from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, and says trains depart every 35 minutes.
Plan a Goldfield Train Visit
Choose the visit that fits your groupFirst-time visitors and families
Ride the 20-minute circuit
Use the train for a narrated overview of Goldfield, the mountains, and the surrounding desert.
Railfans and history travelers
Separate display steam from today's train
See the preserved Porter without mistaking it for the Plymouth diesel identified in the current consist.
Budget-conscious families
Build a Goldfield attraction budget
The train, mine tour, museum, Mystery Shack, and other experiences publish separate fares.
Regional-history travelers
Add the independent regional museum
Use the Superstition Mountain museum guide for its August closure, September reopening, admission, and outdoor campus.
Current Operating Status
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Daily narrated narrow-gauge train rides
The operator publishes daily operating status rather than a date-by-date reservation calendar: train and mine tour 10 a.m.-5 p.m., seven days a week, with train departures every 35 minutes. Same-day weather, heat, maintenance, and holiday changes remain possible; confirm directly for a time-sensitive trip. Check official operating status ↗
Plan Your Visit
- Train hours10 a.m.-5 p.m., seven days a week on the current official property page
- Adult fare$12
- Senior fare$10
- Child fare$8 for ages 5-12
- Young childrenAges 4 and under ride free under the published policy
- Ride lengthAbout 20 minutes
- RouteNarrated 1.5-mile circuit around Goldfield Ghost Town
- FrequencyThe official page says departures every 35 minutes
- Gauge36 inches (3 feet)
- Current published consistPlymouth diesel, passenger car, and caboose
- Park admissionGoldfield's public streets and shops are separate from individually ticketed attractions
- Access planningNo current official boarding or wheelchair-transfer contract is published; call before travel
- Heat planningThe route and town are outdoors; confirm same-day operation during extreme conditions
Find the Depot
The Trains
The official attraction page identifies the current train as a Plymouth diesel pulling a passenger car and caboose on 36-inch-gauge track. Goldfield also displays an 1890 Porter 0-4-0 steam locomotive. Licensed photographs show both, but the Porter is historical display equipment and must not be presented as the locomotive powering today's rides.
History
Goldfield's mining-town boom developed during the early 1890s.
The ore vein faulted and the original boom began to collapse.
Mining activity returned intermittently around the old town site.
The later mining period described by Goldfield had ended.
Bob and Lou Ann Schoose began rebuilding the Goldfield attraction.
The official attraction page lists daily narrated narrow-gauge rides.
See full history
Goldfield Ghost Town interprets a mining settlement that boomed in the 1890s, declined after the ore vein faulted, and saw intermittent mining from 1910 through 1926. The modern visitor attraction is a rebuilt and revived townscape rather than an untouched operating railroad from the original boom. Its narrow-gauge ride now gives visitors a narrated circuit linking the recreated town, mining landscape, Superstition Mountains, and desert setting.
Around the Depot
Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum is an independent nonprofit museum roughly 3 road miles west on Apache Trail. It is closed throughout August 2026 and announces a September 1 reopening, so it cannot serve as an August same-day fallback even though its normal schedule is daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the train?
The current official page lists $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for ages 5-12, and free rides for children four and under.
How long is the ride?
The narrated circuit lasts about 20 minutes and covers 1.5 miles of track.
When does it run?
Goldfield currently lists train hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, with departures every 35 minutes.
Is the train included with Goldfield admission?
Goldfield is a collection of shops and individually priced attractions. The railroad publishes its own fare.
Is it a steam train?
No current official claim says that. The published consist uses a Plymouth diesel. The 1890 Porter shown in photographs is preserved display equipment.
Is the train wheelchair accessible?
The official pages do not publish enough boarding, doorway, or transfer detail for a blanket claim. Call 480-983-0333 about the exact mobility need.
Can extreme heat affect the ride?
The official page lists daily hours but does not publish a complete extreme-weather policy. Because the ride and town are outdoors, verify same-day operation during severe heat or storms.
Where is the railroad?
It is inside Goldfield Ghost Town at 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road, northeast of Apache Junction on SR 88.
Sources & Verification
Source-checked August 24, 2026. This free profile has not yet been claimed or confirmed by the operator.
- Official Goldfield home for current train hours, address, phone, and town context
- Official attractions page for fares, gauge, consist, route length, narration, and frequency
- Official directions page for the Apache Trail location
- Official group-functions page for attraction organization and group planning
- Wikimedia Commons exact railroad-station category and licensed media
- Wikimedia Commons exact 2024 station photograph
- Wikimedia Commons preserved Porter photograph and license