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SERVING THE GRAND CANYON SINCE 1901
Grand Canyon Railway made its first journey to the Grand Canyon on September 17, 1901. Notable passengers to ride the Grand Canyon Railway include Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, William Howard Taft, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Clark Gable, Jimmy Durante, Doris Day, Warren Buffet, and Bill Gates.
The Railroad was originally built to transport ore in the Wild West from the Anita mines, 45 miles north of Williams in the late 1800s. Prospectors flocked to Grand Canyon Country with dreams of riches. However, the area didn't supply enough ore to fulfill those dreams, and the railroad ran into financial trouble in 1899.
The Santa Fe Railway took over and completed the track to Grand Canyon in 1901. The company could make a return on its investment through tourism. The $3.95 train ride would replace the $15.00 eight-hour stagecoach ride from Flagstaff, allowing visitors to gaze upon what Teddy Roosevelt said "every American should see." The 65 miles of track the iron horse traveled became the lifeline to Grand Canyon.
All photos in this gallery were taken by Teri or Will on their trip.
Grand Canyon Railway made its first journey to the Grand Canyon on September 17, 1901. Notable passengers to ride the Grand Canyon Railway include Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, William Howard Taft, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Clark Gable, Jimmy Durante, Doris Day, Warren Buffet, and Bill Gates.
The Railroad was originally built to transport ore in the Wild West from the Anita mines, 45 miles north of Williams in the late 1800s. Prospectors flocked to Grand Canyon Country with dreams of riches. However, the area didn't supply enough ore to fulfill those dreams, and the railroad ran into financial trouble in 1899.
The Santa Fe Railway took over and completed the track to Grand Canyon in 1901. The company could make a return on its investment through tourism. The $3.95 train ride would replace the $15.00 eight-hour stagecoach ride from Flagstaff, allowing visitors to gaze upon what Teddy Roosevelt said "every American should see." The 65 miles of track the iron horse traveled became the lifeline to Grand Canyon.
All photos in this gallery were taken by Teri or Will on their trip.
It is a fact known amongst the scoundrels, villains and desperadoes in the area that Grand Canyon Railway travels to the Grand Canyon loaded with wealthy tourists from all around the world. Due to the strict schedule which the train maintains, it becomes an easy target for bandits. This is where Marshal John B. Goodmore - the B stands for "B" good or "B" gone - comes into the picture. He has been hired by the railway to ensure that visitors return from their train journey with valuables intact.
Every morning at 9:30, the Marshal squares off with the Cataract Creek Gang, a group of lowly desperadoes. Be sure to catch the outcome when you visit the Railway. And be sure to keep your eyes open. The Cataract Creek Gang has been know to try and rob the train from time to time.
But don't worry too much, Marshal Goodmore always seems to keep the bandits at bay. As he puts it, "Thanks to my many years of experience we haven't lost any money or passengers yet. The only trouble I runs into is with the ladies that talk too much, but I reckon that's not too much trouble."
Every morning at 9:30, the Marshal squares off with the Cataract Creek Gang, a group of lowly desperadoes. Be sure to catch the outcome when you visit the Railway. And be sure to keep your eyes open. The Cataract Creek Gang has been know to try and rob the train from time to time.
But don't worry too much, Marshal Goodmore always seems to keep the bandits at bay. As he puts it, "Thanks to my many years of experience we haven't lost any money or passengers yet. The only trouble I runs into is with the ladies that talk too much, but I reckon that's not too much trouble."
It is a fact known amongst the scoundrels, villains and desperadoes in the area that Grand Canyon Railway travels to the Grand Canyon loaded with wealthy tourists from all around the world. Due to the strict schedule which the train maintains, it becomes an easy target for bandits. This is where Marshal John B. Goodmore - the B stands for "B" good or "B" gone - comes into the picture. He has been hired by the railway to ensure that visitors return from their train journey with valuables intact.
Every morning at 9:30, the Marshal squares off with the Cataract Creek Gang, a group of lowly desperadoes. Be sure to catch the outcome when you visit the Railway. And be sure to keep your eyes open. The Cataract Creek Gang has been know to try and rob the train from time to time.
But don't worry too much, Marshal Goodmore always seems to keep the bandits at bay. As he puts it, "Thanks to my many years of experience we haven't lost any money or passengers yet. The only trouble I runs into is with the ladies that talk too much, but I reckon that's not too much trouble."
Every morning at 9:30, the Marshal squares off with the Cataract Creek Gang, a group of lowly desperadoes. Be sure to catch the outcome when you visit the Railway. And be sure to keep your eyes open. The Cataract Creek Gang has been know to try and rob the train from time to time.
But don't worry too much, Marshal Goodmore always seems to keep the bandits at bay. As he puts it, "Thanks to my many years of experience we haven't lost any money or passengers yet. The only trouble I runs into is with the ladies that talk too much, but I reckon that's not too much trouble."
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