The UNIQUELY HISTORIC Grand Canyon TRAIN 🚂 | DownieLive

Take a trip back in time aboard Grand Canyon Railway. Timeless style and charm, breathtaking views, entertainment that will delight you: discover all the ways to make a grand trip even grander. | Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel

2 hours and 15 minutes of fun each way nearly 4 hours to spend at the Grand Canyon = An unforgettable experience on the Grand Canyon Railway. Book your bucket list trip at thetrain.com. 📸: Sarah M. #BookYourBucketList #GrandCanyonRailway #XanterraTravel | Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel

For many years, accessing Grand Canyon was very difficult and not for the faint hearted. By 1901, a railroad track was completed to the canyon and a train provided visitors with an alternate mode of transportation. It would replace the eight-hour stagecoach ride from Flagstaff. The train was operated by the Santa Fe Railroad, who eventually began to build structures on the South Rim to accommodate the growing number of visitors. Eventually, the Fred Harvey Company was hired to manage hotels and