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Ride the historic Grand Canyon Railway from Williams AZ to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon

0:00 start
1:37 Sam Langner VIP Sales and Community Relations Manager
Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel | Grand Canyon Lodges | The Grand Hotel
12:19 Mary Colter Luxury Dome Car
12:55 On the train with Conyarae
21:05 Conductor Bernie Hiemenz
24:21 Maswik Lodge
25:11 Free south rim shuttle buses
30:40 Shane Allen Assistant Manager Activities Desk at Bright Angel Lodge
35:18 El Tovar
37:02 Ranger Talks at Yavapai Point Amphitheater
50:07 Kolb Brothers Studio
50:41 The Chief
51:45 Conductor Steven Bruce
55:26 The Robbery


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Your trip starts in Williams, Arizona at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel
“Known as the “Gateway to the Grand Canyon” and for being the home of the famous Bill Williams Mountain Men; Williams, Ariz. is at an elevation of 6,770 feet, providing a moderate climate within Kaibab National Forest.
Founded in 1874, the town’s current population is approximately 2,900. The downtown business district of Williams is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and many of the downtown buildings were constructed around 1900.” https://www.thetrain.com/mediaroom/
The Grand Canyon Railway Hotel was designed to resemble the historic Fray Marcos Hotel.

“Quality lodging for its passengers was an important part of the Santa Fe Railway system during the late 19th century and early 20th century. A string of hotels and restaurants run by the Fred Harvey Company opened up along Santa Fe rail lines during this time. The hotels and restaurants were known as Harvey Houses, and they became famous for their quality food and service.

The Fray Marcos Hotel in Williams was one such Harvey House and was named after Spanish missionary Marcos de Niza, who explored the Southwest in the early 16th century. The Fred Harvey Company often named its hotels after early explorers.”

The Grand Railway Hotel has 297 rooms and is located close to the Williams Depot which has a gift ship, coffee stand, café and ticket counter.

The Grand Canyon Railway overs 65 miles from Williams to the Grand Canyon. There are six classes of service – Coach Class, First Class, Observation Done, Luxury Dome Class and Luxury Parlor Class. Entertainment on board includes western singers and a hold up by the Cataract Creek Gang.

Grand Canyon Depot
“Constructed in 19091910, Grand Canyon Depot is part of the Grand Canyon National Park Historic District and is a National Historic Landmark. Designed by architect Francis W. Wilson of Santa Barbara, Calif., the log and woodframe structure is two stories high. Originally, the downstairs was designated for station facilities and the upstairs was inhabited by the station agent’s family. Today, the first floor is used for railway passenger services.” https://www.thetrain.com/mediaroom/

Maswik Lodge

With comfortable, spacious rooms—and stunning location just a 1/4 mile from the canyon’s edge — Maswik Lodge is the perfect choice for your journey into the heart of Grand Canyon Country. The lodge is spread over several acres of beautiful ponderosa pine forest, and just a few minutes away from the iconic Grand Canyon Depot.

“Maswik Lodge building and adjacent hotel rooms are contemporary in style. The area, however, is rich cultural in history. The original “Motor Lodge” was constructed in 1927 by the Fred Harvey Company and the Santa Fe Railroad. Traveling by automobile to the parks was quickly becoming fashionable. Rather than having to travel by train or carriage, guests could journey to the Grand Canyon in their own automobiles. In the 1940s, 36 cabins were added and 22 cabins were moved from Bright Angel. Many of the 120 cabins were demolished in the 1960s and replaced by more contemporary twostory hotel rooms in 1972 and 1981. The only architectural component remaining from historic lodge buildings are the original stone pillars.
Maswik is named for a Hopi Kachina who is said to guard the Grand Canyon.
Maswik Lodge is a 280room lodging complex nestled within several acres of Ponderosa pine forest. It is located just a short quartermile walk or bus ride from the canyon’s edge. The complex consists of the main lodge building that houses the Registration Desk, Gift Shop, Maswik Food Court, and Pizza Pub.”
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