I just love the train; many of you know that about 6 years ago I took a 39 day Amtrak trip. So when I got a chance to take a 65 mile train trip from Williams Arizona to the Grand Canyon National Park, I jumped at it. This train is all restored early 1900s cars. The engine is diesel as steam engines are not economical to run. But I’m coming back on a holiday because this railroad has 2 functioning steam engines that they run on holidays.
I road in an observation car both ways and it was a hoot. They start out with a funky wild west show and on the ride back there is a “train robbery”. Morning trip has a continental breakfast and coming back there was a nice fruit and cheese bar. And of course there is a “bar” both directions.
For a one day trip you get about 3 hours at the canyon. That was fine for me as it let me have a nice lunch at the hotel and get in a good walk along the canyon rim. I’ve attached a few photos.
It rained on the ride back which provided us a spectacular lightning show. I’m in the RV now (8:45 PM) and it is still raining. I love the sound of rain on the roof. I plan to stay here in the William KOA for one or two days before heading onward. So I may not post again for a few days. Rainy days are wonderful to just kick back and read or get caught up on further organizing the RV.
Loving retirement.
Retirement Escape 
That sounds like a wonderful trip. I’ve still never been there, and now I know I want to do the train thing, too! Love the pictures!!
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