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The Grand Canyon Railroad and Park Today we awoke in
Williams, AZ and headed over to the
Grand Canyon Railroad. The experience started with a play by the same local acting troupe that put on the street show last evening. It was equally funny, equally clever, and equally fun. We then boarded the train and started the unhurried ride the 65 miles to the park. On board, there were comfortable seats, refreshments, and great entertainment by a native American singing in the Hopi language. The Grand Canyon, of course, is truly breathtaking. We were able to hike around and enjoy ourselves for about three hours. The train ride back was great. At one point, the train stopped and some train robbers forced their way aboard. They roamed through the cars and robbed us of valuables (tips and donations). And again, a live singer this time country songs. |
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 The pre-boarding little outdoor stage play |
 A single locomotive took us up to the park |
 There was quite a string of cars. This is the back half of the consist. |
 Inside the train |
 Awe inspiring views abound |
 Everywhere you look is breath taking. |
 It is difficult to appreciate the scale in a photograph |
 Carol enhancing the natural beauty |
 Me doing quite the opposite. |
 An band of outlaws came through the cars and robbing the passengers. He stole two dollars from me.. |
 Then the marshal went chasing through after the train robbers. He asked us |
 A live singer entertained us with a little Frankie Lane, a little Johny Cash, and closed with Happy Trails by Dale Evans |
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Path of the Grand Canyon Railroad |
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