PHOENIX — The Grand Canyon Railway in northern Arizona is on track to go greener thanks to a federal grant. The scenic rail line that carries tourists between Williams and the Grand Canyon’s South Rim ...

Seeing a piece of the world from a train can offer glimpses of scenic landscapes not easily accessible beyond the tracks. Such a sentiment explains the appeal of the Grand Canyon Railway, a heritage ...

After a dayslong road trip, I was sick of driving, so I hopped on the Grand Canyon Railway. The train departs from Williams, Arizona, and drops travelers off at the park's South Rim. The ride took ...

Williams, Ariz. - Standing on a small rear train platform appreciating the Southwest scenery, I'm thankful I took Grand Canyon Railway to visit one of the seven natural Wonders of the World. It's the ...

This photo provided by Grand Canyon Railway shows a performer playing violin onboard the railway train on its daily run between Williams, Arizona, and the Grand Canyon's South Rim. The railway has ...

Visiting the Grand Canyon via the restored vintage railcars and engines of the Grand Canyon Railway may well be the grandest way to visit a national treasure. It certainly beats jockeying for parking ...

Experience Williams is an advertiser of Sonoran Living. Trains helped settle the American West, bringing supplies to remote communities and transporting precious metals, cattle, and other resources ...

WILLIAMS, Ariz. -- Contrary to what the Grand Canyon Railway brochure implies, you wont see the slightest crack of canyon from the comfort of your vintage train car. Panoramic views from the Deluxe ...

The drive to the Grand Canyon's South Rim is easy enough. It's about four hours from Phoenix, plus whatever time you spend stopping for lunch and maybe a fill-up in Flagstaff. But why take a car the ...

The city of Williams dates to 1881 and started as a gateway to the Grand Canyon. In those days, people traveled to the Big Ditch by rail. Although most visitors drive to the park today, the Grand ...