GRAND CANYON RAILWAY: Travelling onboard a 1923 Pullman coach: JUST SUPERB
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Date: 2024-01-09
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When I was at Grand Canyon in '01 I stopped at the Williams station and saw the GCR train parked there. At the time it was a brown livery B class locomotive and rolling stock.
I inquired about a ride on the train and was told it wasn't running anymore, financial issues I think.
Maybe I was ill informed, I don't know, but I'm glad the railroad is up and running now.
Grand Canyon is a magnificent place, I missed out on the mule ride down to Phantom Ranch but was able to take a helicopter ride down to the Havasupai Resort and a 3 hour horse ride to Moonee falls. Of all the parks I visited in the U. S, Grand Canyon is my favorite and will go there again one day when international air travel returns.
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When I was at Grand Canyon in '01 I stopped at the Williams station and saw the GCR train parked there. At the time it was a brown livery B class locomotive and rolling stock.
I inquired about a ride on the train and was told it wasn't running anymore, financial issues I think.
Maybe I was ill informed, I don't know, but I'm glad the railroad is up and running now.
Grand Canyon is a magnificent place, I missed out on the mule ride down to Phantom Ranch but was able to take a helicopter ride down to the Havasupai Resort and a 3 hour horse ride to Moonee falls. Of all the parks I visited in the U. S, Grand Canyon is my favorite and will go there again one day when international air travel returns.
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-evanf1293
Hoping to visit GCR in the future with my uncle and ride behind one of their steam locomotives which they operate 2 of them, 4960 their mikado which was seen in the vid on display at the museum, and their consolidation 29 that was pulled from service for a rebuild after 2019 but will be back in a few years once it's done. Hopefully, when I visit I'll get to see a Pullman car on the train which will be my second time seeing a former SP Pullman coach since I rode in one at a museum I visited in January 2020 with my dad and it was great except for how cramped it was.
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Hoping to visit GCR in the future with my uncle and ride behind one of their steam locomotives which they operate 2 of them, 4960 their mikado which was seen in the vid on display at the museum, and their consolidation 29 that was pulled from service for a rebuild after 2019 but will be back in a few years once it's done. Hopefully, when I visit I'll get to see a Pullman car on the train which will be my second time seeing a former SP Pullman coach since I rode in one at a museum I visited in January 2020 with my dad and it was great except for how cramped it was.
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-mickeylaster1627
My husband and I rode this trip in 2015. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. My husband was wheelchair bound and they did not hesitate to make us feel special during this trip. Of course you need to specify the need for special services when booking your trip. Precious memories were recalled while viewing your video. That was the last trip we took before my husband passed away. Thank you.
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My husband and I rode this trip in 2015. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. My husband was wheelchair bound and they did not hesitate to make us feel special during this trip. Of course you need to specify the need for special services when booking your trip. Precious memories were recalled while viewing your video. That was the last trip we took before my husband passed away. Thank you.
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-woodmt. 5548
Thank you for always great video. You make me feel like I've been on a foreign train that I've never had in my life. Japan is a mountain-like country, so you can't enjoy such magnificent scenery. I've heard that Walt Disney originally planned Disneyland as a place to put guests on large model railroads in their collections. If you think about it, your video is Disneyland to watch.
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Thank you for always great video. You make me feel like I've been on a foreign train that I've never had in my life. Japan is a mountain-like country, so you can't enjoy such magnificent scenery. I've heard that Walt Disney originally planned Disneyland as a place to put guests on large model railroads in their collections. If you think about it, your video is Disneyland to watch.
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-mikehawk2003
What's interesting is that this SP Pullman 'Suburban' Car would have served on the San Francisco Commute Service from its construction in 1923 to a few months before the end of SP commuter trains in 1985. As far as I can say from others', they were more popular than a streamlined coach that was tested for the service briefly and the bi-level gallery cars.
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What's interesting is that this SP Pullman 'Suburban' Car would have served on the San Francisco Commute Service from its construction in 1923 to a few months before the end of SP commuter trains in 1985. As far as I can say from others', they were more popular than a streamlined coach that was tested for the service briefly and the bi-level gallery cars.
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-fluffnose3386
I just got back from this trip! I rode in the luxury dome and the parlor car. $226 to be honest isn-t too bad for above first class. I highly recommend it because not only can you Wander through your cars, you can wander through the entire train and then retreat to your couch up in the dome. Best train trip I-ve ever been on!
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I just got back from this trip! I rode in the luxury dome and the parlor car. $226 to be honest isn-t too bad for above first class. I highly recommend it because not only can you Wander through your cars, you can wander through the entire train and then retreat to your couch up in the dome. Best train trip I-ve ever been on!
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-pageharris5693
We took this train trip a couple of years ago. Really enjoyed it and you have plenty of time to explore that area of the rim. We hiked out to Yavapai Point and back. The nice thing is that your ticket gets you back into the park for a second day. So we drove back the next day and explored the rest of the south rim.
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We took this train trip a couple of years ago. Really enjoyed it and you have plenty of time to explore that area of the rim. We hiked out to Yavapai Point and back. The nice thing is that your ticket gets you back into the park for a second day. So we drove back the next day and explored the rest of the south rim.
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-mnmike6884
The train from Williams is the way to go, but I wish this would have included the Visitor Center at the Grand Canyon. Having shuttle tour busses waiting upon arrival was nice. The train robbery could have been better done. The lunch was very typical touristy and blah.
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The train from Williams is the way to go, but I wish this would have included the Visitor Center at the Grand Canyon. Having shuttle tour busses waiting upon arrival was nice. The train robbery could have been better done. The lunch was very typical touristy and blah.
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-jeffg. 8964
Rode the GCR back in the 90s behind steam. Sat in the parlour car, last coach on the train. Wonderful standing on the observation platform and watching the scenery roll by. There were roving musicians at that time going from car to car. Very memorable experience.
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Rode the GCR back in the 90s behind steam. Sat in the parlour car, last coach on the train. Wonderful standing on the observation platform and watching the scenery roll by. There were roving musicians at that time going from car to car. Very memorable experience.
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-awdrifter3394
1: 46 this view looks like something from Red Dead Redemption 2.
9: 01 when the situation allows, you should put a suction mount to stick a camera outside the train and record a stretch of the trip like that. It would be very cool.
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1: 46 this view looks like something from Red Dead Redemption 2.
9: 01 when the situation allows, you should put a suction mount to stick a camera outside the train and record a stretch of the trip like that. It would be very cool.
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-gregkent8955
I was here in June 2017. Rode the (now not running) California style Dome car and was pulled by steam. Rode two more times with the diesels. My -excuse- is -You can't look out of both side at once. - This is a must see for railfans.
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I was here in June 2017. Rode the (now not running) California style Dome car and was pulled by steam. Rode two more times with the diesels. My -excuse- is -You can't look out of both side at once. - This is a must see for railfans.
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-lburton874
The couch class looks a lot like was via Canada still runs on the VIA Canadian. The vast amount of extra rolling stock is not surprising. After all it-s not like they make parts for a 1900s Pullman or in a 1950 couch anymore.
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The couch class looks a lot like was via Canada still runs on the VIA Canadian. The vast amount of extra rolling stock is not surprising. After all it-s not like they make parts for a 1900s Pullman or in a 1950 couch anymore.
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-Unclejojo330
Very happy you enjoyed your trip to the Grand Canyon. I am a Arizona resident and always amazed when l visit the canyon especially when l travel via the train. Thank you for the awesome video and enjoy your visit
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Very happy you enjoyed your trip to the Grand Canyon. I am a Arizona resident and always amazed when l visit the canyon especially when l travel via the train. Thank you for the awesome video and enjoy your visit
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-keithwinters6808
Loved your video, really educated the watcher on the star of the video, the train experience! Well edited with great commentary as text so not to take away from the experience, be proud of quality work!
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Loved your video, really educated the watcher on the star of the video, the train experience! Well edited with great commentary as text so not to take away from the experience, be proud of quality work!
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-intercityrailpal
Take the Southwest Chief to Williams, yes it's 2am you'll live. A van will meet you at the nothing area called a station stop. There seems to be alot of former B&M rebuild Budd RDC's on the train.
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Take the Southwest Chief to Williams, yes it's 2am you'll live. A van will meet you at the nothing area called a station stop. There seems to be alot of former B&M rebuild Budd RDC's on the train.
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-peterfrey6062
Beautiful video Great commentary too, love it. Go visit Steamtown National Historical Park in Scranton PA for a look at heritage equipment and scenic rides; also the RR museum of PA near Lancaster.
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Beautiful video Great commentary too, love it. Go visit Steamtown National Historical Park in Scranton PA for a look at heritage equipment and scenic rides; also the RR museum of PA near Lancaster.
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-jaekimzx708
That was a very informative and thorough review experience! My dad has always wanted to do such a rail trip and I'm looking into all options as to where and which trains to take. This really helps!
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That was a very informative and thorough review experience! My dad has always wanted to do such a rail trip and I'm looking into all options as to where and which trains to take. This really helps!
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-intercityrailpal
Direct service to LA and Chicago on the SW Chief would be a sell out. And now that Amtrak won't be shut down by Trump in the fall 2021 maybe we can get this service with lay over sleepers!
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Direct service to LA and Chicago on the SW Chief would be a sell out. And now that Amtrak won't be shut down by Trump in the fall 2021 maybe we can get this service with lay over sleepers!
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-flashrocket9158
I remember taking 2 separate dinner trains on 2 different occasions. One on the Strasburg to Paradise Jct. and another on the Conway Scenic Railroad. Both I would recommend paying a visit.
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I remember taking 2 separate dinner trains on 2 different occasions. One on the Strasburg to Paradise Jct. and another on the Conway Scenic Railroad. Both I would recommend paying a visit.
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-genebutler7949
While I am sure each person is different, I would prefer audible rather than captioned information on the screen. It is difficult to read and see the scenery at the same time. Thank you.
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While I am sure each person is different, I would prefer audible rather than captioned information on the screen. It is difficult to read and see the scenery at the same time. Thank you.
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-RedBeardedLife
Man I miss doing stuff like this. I'm moving to South Carolina next month and planning on stopping by and hopping the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad in North Carolina on my way there
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Man I miss doing stuff like this. I'm moving to South Carolina next month and planning on stopping by and hopping the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad in North Carolina on my way there
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-billvegas8146
If you are not a train geek the trip to the Canyon from Williams is about an hour by car. So over an hour more time at the Canyon. The views out the window are about the same.
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If you are not a train geek the trip to the Canyon from Williams is about an hour by car. So over an hour more time at the Canyon. The views out the window are about the same.
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-kathleenernst7935
Greetings from New Jersey! Great video! We are planning GC in either late August or mid-September 2021 and really want to take this train up to the GC. Safe Travels!
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Greetings from New Jersey! Great video! We are planning GC in either late August or mid-September 2021 and really want to take this train up to the GC. Safe Travels!
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-victoriaegan6476
Not only was your video outstanding but your still pictures are wonderful. I would love to take this trip and would definitely travel in the Pullman car.
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Not only was your video outstanding but your still pictures are wonderful. I would love to take this trip and would definitely travel in the Pullman car.
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-byrd56
12: 21--No train scene during an old-time movie or TV show was complete with a railroad crossing sound effect. What you will hear is an actual version of it.
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12: 21--No train scene during an old-time movie or TV show was complete with a railroad crossing sound effect. What you will hear is an actual version of it.
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-denzildon9202
The rolling stock you showed us looked really great they must spend a great deal of time looking after the carriages what ever their use is. -
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The rolling stock you showed us looked really great they must spend a great deal of time looking after the carriages what ever their use is. -
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-xYoshiLP.
you guys should check out RH&DR really XD the locos are almost 94 years old still operate really nice tho and the place is just fun in general
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you guys should check out RH&DR really XD the locos are almost 94 years old still operate really nice tho and the place is just fun in general
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I suggest you should try the western Maryland senic railroad ive never been but ive been told it's just spectacular and the do use some steam trains
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I suggest you should try the western Maryland senic railroad ive never been but ive been told it's just spectacular and the do use some steam trains
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The lady at 8: 15 is typical for most Americans. Act like only they exist walk straight into you and say I'm sorry after as they play oblivious.
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The lady at 8: 15 is typical for most Americans. Act like only they exist walk straight into you and say I'm sorry after as they play oblivious.
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-RC534
I saw these trains rolling into the Grand Canyon park when I was there several years ago, would have loved to have taken a trip with them!
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I saw these trains rolling into the Grand Canyon park when I was there several years ago, would have loved to have taken a trip with them!
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-judithkois1892
I used to live in Butler, Pennsylvania where the Pullman train cars were built! It was a huge plant, it's not there anymore.
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I used to live in Butler, Pennsylvania where the Pullman train cars were built! It was a huge plant, it's not there anymore.
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In this vlog, you mentioned doing a return vlog, in another class. Nothing note worthy, in doing so? Enjoyed this vlog very much so.
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In this vlog, you mentioned doing a return vlog, in another class. Nothing note worthy, in doing so? Enjoyed this vlog very much so.
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Wonderful trip! - We can't wait to take this trip ourselves!
When can we expect the video of the return trip in first class? -
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Wonderful trip! - We can't wait to take this trip ourselves!
When can we expect the video of the return trip in first class? -
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-Jimvanhise
Wait, all of that and the train doesn't even give you views of the Grand Canyon? Driving there is easier and less expensive.
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Wait, all of that and the train doesn't even give you views of the Grand Canyon? Driving there is easier and less expensive.
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We drove there and stayed at the El Tovar. but I did walk down and look over the train. Hope you got to look over the Canyon!
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We drove there and stayed at the El Tovar. but I did walk down and look over the train. Hope you got to look over the Canyon!
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