Train Rides Near Phoenix, Arizona

9 heritage railroads and scenic train experiences in Arizona

Train Rides in Arizona

Verde Canyon Railroad

Verde Canyon Railroad

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.

Grand Canyon Railway

Grand Canyon Railway

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.

McCormick Railroad Park

McCormick Railroad Park

Scottsdale, AZ

A heritage railroad attraction in Scottsdale, AZ.

Southern Arizona Transportation Museum

Southern Arizona Transportation Museum

AZ

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

Superstition Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad

Superstition Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad

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.

Arizona Railway Museum

Arizona Railway Museum

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.

Tucson's Old Pueblo Trolley

Tucson's Old Pueblo Trolley

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.

Phoenix Trolley (Arizona Street Railway Museum)

Phoenix Trolley (Arizona Street Railway Museum)

PHOENIX, AZ

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

Arizona State Railroad Museum

Arizona State Railroad Museum

WILLIAMS, AZ

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

Train Rides Near Phoenix

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