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	GRAND CANYON RAILWAY
		The Grand Canyon Railway offers its guests the opportunity to relive history – both en route to the Grand Canyon and in its restored, historic locomotives and passenger cars.
		Grand Canyon Railway is home to a remarkable collection of America’s famed diesel locomotives.
		Grand Canyon Railway is home to a remarkable collection of historical railway cars, each with its own story.
	www.thetrain.com /newskit_equipment.html (2445 words)

	Grand Canyon Railway
		But today she is all restored and running on the GCR.
		In September the GCR held the First Annual Railfan Days, which was a really good trip.
		A couple of years later the 6773 has been repainted with a new color scheme, and it is looking good in the afternoon sun approaching the Pronghorn Road grade crossing just north of Williams, AZ on October 15, 1995.
	algomacentral.railfan.net /GCRy.htm (1233 words)

	Grand Canyon Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Grand Canyon Railway began its existence as a spur route of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad that was used to transport supplies and people to the mining town of Anita, Arizona.
		Upon arrival at the south rim the railroad was rename to be the Grand Canyon Railway.
		The Grand Canyon Railway is now doing very well again and, in the summer months and many times on the weekends in spring and fall, it is not uncommon to see the train pull into Grand Canyon Depot hauling 10-15 coaches and hundreds of visitors.
	www.kaibab.org /gcrw/gc_gcrr.htm (752 words)

	Grand Canyon - tips by travel authority Howard Hillman
		At its extremes, the Grand Canyon is up to 29 kilometers (18 miles) wide from rim to rim and over 1600 meters (a mile) deep.
		To appreciate the size of the nearly 500-kilometer (300-mile) long Grand Canyon, view it at 35,000 feet aboard a commercial jet.
		The best time to see or photograph the Grand Canyon is in the early morning or late afternoon on sunny days.
	www.hillmanwonders.com /grand_canyon/grand_canyon.htm (631 words)

	Grand Canyon Railway Information & Reservations
		The train ride is a little over 2 hours of breathtaking landscape and arrives in the heart of the Grand Canyon where you'll have more than three hours to explore the sights and scenes.
		The wildlife most frequently spotted during Grand Canyon Railway’s journey include: elk (mainly in the treed areas), mule deer (sighted in the woodlands), pronghorn which are commonly referred to as antelope (seen out on the high desert plains), and prairie dogs.
		Grand Canyon Railway owns a significant portion of the 65 miles of track and operates on a right-of-way through U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service land.
	www.railsnw.com /Tours/grand/FAQ.htm (856 words)

	Grand Canyon Railway, Tours from Williams AZ, History - IndigoGuide
		Today the railway’s vibrant history is still apparent in its popularity; it now carries over 130,000 passengers to the canyon and back every year.
		The railway barely held on until 1968 when it closed for good and the cars were sold off to private buyers.
		Grand Canyon Railway tours operate between Williams AZ and Grand Canyon Village (the journey lasts just over two hours).
	www.indigoguide.com /grand-canyon/railway.htm (577 words)

	The Grand Canyon Railway (DesertUSA)
		The Grand Canyon Railway (GCR) and a vivid imagination are the only tools necessary to travel back to the turn-of-the-century wild west.
		Steam engines used to haul passengers to the Grand Canyon have been converted from burning polluting coal to running on a cleaner-burning fuel of oil and gray water.
		Another tangible benefit to the Grand Canyon's fragile environs is the reduction of approximately 50,000 automobiles and their pollution each year.
	www.desertusa.com /mag98/sep/stories/gcrr.html (1585 words)

	Riding the Grand Canyon Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		During a trip to the Canyon in September 1999 I finally got a chance to take a ride on the Grand Canyon Railway.
		The engine that took us up to the Canyon (Number 4960) was the latest addition to the Grand Canyon Railway family and not the smaller steam engine (Number 18) that I had been used to seeing at the front of the train.
		Number 4960 was rebuilt by the Grand Canyon Railway but it was originally used by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad during the 1960's for special steam excursions in the Midwest.
	www.kaibab.org /gcrw/gc_ride.htm (751 words)

	A Trip to the Grand Canyon
		There are many ways to experience the Grand Canyon, depending on the amount of time you have, the weather conditions and your level of physical ability.
		Once at the Canyon, you will have three and one half hours to explore on your own or take a bus tour (tour tickets are sold on the train) before the return trip to Williams.
		Grand Canyon National Park Lodges - The south rim is also home to eight hotels, lodges and campgrounds within the park (one, Phantom Ranch, is even located deep inside the canyon).
	www.fabuloustravel.com /usa/grandcanyon/grandcanyon.html (2801 words)

	Grand Canyon Arizona: Grand Canyon Tours, Lodging and Outdoor Fun
		Grand Canyon tours by land, air, and river raft beckon travelers from around the world.
		The Grand Canyon can be explored on foot, by air, by water and on the back of a mule — Read more...
		Top-rated Grand Canyon lodging options range from historic Grand Canyon hotels, such as El Tovar, to intimate, luxury Arizona bed and breakfasts.
	www.thegrandcanyon.com (754 words)

	Grand Canyon Railway Information & Reservations
		Of all that may pull you to the Grand Canyon, nothing is more powerful than Grand Canyon Railway's fleet of vintage locomotives.
		Each is bursting with local and Grand Canyon folklore and history, as well as Grand Canyon Railway knowledge.
		There is no better way of experiencing the Grand Canyon than booking an affordable travel package which includes rail fare, lodging, meals and possibly a rim tour for the time at the canyon.
	www.railsnw.com /tours/grand/grand01nf.htm (456 words)

	Grand Canyon Railway
		In 1968 the Santa Fe Railway discontinued rail passenger service to the South rim of the Grand Canyon.
		In 1989 the Grand Canyon Railway restarted rail trips between Williams, Arizona and the South rim of the Grand Canyon.
		You arrive at the Grand Canyon station on the South rim at 11:45.
	tomsdomain.com /travel/tours/grandcanyon/railway.htm (303 words)

	GRAND CANYON RAILWAY
		During your 3-1/2 hour layover at the Grand Canyon, you may spend the time on your own (there is a shuttle service operating) or opt for a fully-narrated motor coach tour.
		Because these are part of the Grand Canyon Railway train tours, you do not need to worry about arriving in time to meet the bus, or returning to the depot on time.
		Grand Canyon Railways and Canyon Country Online assume no responsibility for lost or stolen tickets or for passengers who have missed their scheduled train.
	www.canyon-country.com /flagstaff/gctrain.htm (1540 words)

	Sierra Scale Models Gallery - Photographs of the Grand Canyon Railroad
		It is hard to miss the Grand Canyon station, as it appears to be one of the newest structures in town.
		The history of the railway goes all the way back to 1901 when the very first passenger train arrived at the Grand Canyon’s south rim; it was run by the ATandSF Railway.
		The Canyon cannot be fully appreciated until you take a 9 hour hike to the bottom and stay at the Phantom Ranch near the Colorado River, (reservations may take up to 2 years, but cancellations do exist so call ahead), and then an 11 hour hike back up to the top.
	www.sierrascalemodels.com /Gallery/GrandCanyon/GrandCanyon.htm (806 words)

	Grand Canyon's Top Tours For your Grand Canyon Vacation
		After which it was the preferred transportation service into the Canyon area until 1968 when it finally had to give way to family and personal vehicles.
		The Grand Sunset Tour (3 hours approx.) ventures deep into the Kaibab National Forest searching for elk, deer, and other species of wildlife, and concludes with sunset at the edge of the Grand Canyon.
		No visit to the Grand Canyon is complete without experiencing the 7-story giant screen presentation of "GRAND CANYON-THE HIDDEN SECRETS", shown at the Grand Canyon IMAX® Theater - A "Must See" stop one mile south of the South Rim Entrance to Grand Canyon National Park.
	www.grandcanyon.com /gcntours.html (944 words)

	Grand Canyon Arizona - Chamber of Commerce - Grand Canyon Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Grand Canyon Railway and Resort is the trailhead for your journey to the Grand Canyon.
		Have a delicious meal at the Railway's restaurant, Max and Thelma's, and go back in time at the historic Williams Depot.
		All are located together in Williams, Arizona, the closest city to the Grand Canyon.
	www.grandcanyonchamber.org /grand_canyon_gettinghere/thetrain.htm (115 words)

	Cab Ride on the Grand Canyon Railway
		It is a Saturday afternoon in Williams, Arizona and George Haughton is in the dispatcher's office of the Grand Canyon Railway which has been relocated to a glass enclosed portion of the museum.
		The Grand Canyon owns 17 Pullman cars which were built in 1923 and retired in 1980 by the Southern Pacific after working the commuter line between San Jose and San Francisco.
		Making the trip from Williams to the Grand Canyon usually takes 7,500 to 8,000 gallons of water with the return trip (with a descending rather than an ascending grade varies from as little as 3,000 to as much as 9,000).
	www.cwrr.com /Lounge/Feature/grandcan/grandcan.html (6395 words)

	Grand Canyon Railway Railway Getaway Plus Package with the Grand Canyon Railway
		The night before the train trip relax at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel and a delicious dinner at Max and Thelma's Restaurant.
		The next morning a great breakfast is ready at the restaurant then off to the canyon on a one of a kind train ride.
		you arrive at the Grand Canyon you may participate in a narrated motorcoach rim tour to the most scenic overlooks of the canyon to enhance your visit.
	www.grandcanyontourcompany.com /trailget.html (338 words)

	Taking the Kids to the Grand Canyon
		Taking the kids to the Grand Canyon via The Historic Grand Canyon Railway in Williams, Arizona definitely rates high on the fun scale.
		Quick note: The altitude at the Grand Canyon is high and prone to extreme temperatures.
		When we arrived at the South Rim of the canyon, we were given the choice of a bus tour or hiking.
	www.familymatters.tv /level_4/travel/grandcanyon.htm (566 words)

	Family Vacations Arizona Riding the Grand Canyon Railway. Family Travel Files .com
		The purpose for being among the first arrivals was to insure that our friends, not from the US, would be able to enjoy the entire experience of traveling the Grand Canyon Railway.
		The Grand Canyon Railway depot in Williams is an amazing replica of the station once the pride of the town.
		The center has an array of displays explaining the ecology of the canyon and the surrounding plateau area as well as antique water-craft used to navigate the Colorado River.
	www.thefamilytravelfiles.com /ezine/articles/7.asp (1586 words)

	The Grand Canyon - Grand Canyon Railway \| Grand Canyon Tours \| Grand Canyon Skywalk \| Grand Canyon Hiking
		Grand Canyon tours by van, bus or car can be done with an organized group or own one’s own, though reservations are required for overnight
		Off road Grand Canyon adventure tours through the Kaibab National Forest and to the edge of the Grand Canyon.
		Based in Sedona, Arizona, Redstone is a Grand Canyon tour company that specializes in small-group Grand Canyon tours, as well as Sedona and other parts of the Southwest.
	www.thecanyon.com /subcategory.php/swmc/canyonby/canyonbyland (1088 words)

	Grand Canyon Railway & Resort
		During your 3-1/2 hour layover at the Grand Canyon, you may spend the time on your own or opt for a fully-narrated motor coach tour.
		Grand Canyon Railway is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service and Kaibab National Forest.
		The Grand Canyon Railway and Resort is located just 1/2 mile off I-40 and just one block from Route 66, the main street of Williams, Arizona.
	www.aaa-mountainwestbeta.com /gcrr-sycs.htm (1045 words)

	Grand Canyon National Park - Areaparks.com
		The Grand Canyon is more than a great chasm carved over millennia through the rocks of the Colorado Plateau.
		It is more than a pleasuring ground for those who explore the roads, hike the trails, or float the currents of the turbulent Colorado River.
		The Grand Canyon we visit today is a gift from past generations.
	grandcanyon.areaparks.com (172 words)

	The Grand Canyon - Grand Canyon Hotels \| Grand Canyon Tours \| Grand Canyon National Park Vacations
		Whether you're planning your next visit to Grand Canyon National Park, or enjoying it from afar, thecanyon.com is a virtual treasure trove of up-to-date information on the world's most famous chasm.
		Most visitors come to the Canyon during the mild spring and fall, thus avoiding the summer heat of northern Arizona, or the winter snows that frequently blanket the lofty South and North Rims (7,000 and 8,000 feet above sea level respectively).
		Grand Canyon is the one great place that every American should see.
	www.thecanyon.com (543 words)

	Grand Canyon Train Tours - Grand Canyon Railway Tours
		The Railway features 5 different class seats, each with their own perks and appeal.
		Beginning in beautiful Williams, Arizona, the Railway travels 60 miles North to the Grand Canyon through pristine forest and mountain lands.
		The first passenger train arrived at the Grand Canyon in 1901.
	www.grandcanyon.com /train.html (394 words)

	Grand Canyon Railway
		No matter how many times one has seen the Grand Canyon it never fails to inspire awe and we include a short sightseeing tour today, leaving the balance of the afternoon and evening at leisure in this magnificent setting.
		Overnight at the Maswik Lodge at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
		The Grand Canyon is blessedly uncrowded at this time of the year and with plenty of time to further enjoy this stunning setting.
	www.pintrav.com /rail/GrandCanyon/GrandCanyonRailway.htm (1114 words)

	The Canyon Railway Getaway on the Grand Canyon Railroad Railway
		The night before the train trip relax at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel for a one night stay and a delicious dinner at Max and Thelma's Restaurant.
		The Railway Getaway includes one night at the elegant Grand Canyon Railway Hotel; hot breakfast buffet; round trip train travel from Williams, AZ, to the magnificent Grand Canyon; and a delicious dinner at Max and Thelma's Restaurant.
		Round trip train in coach class from Williams, Arizona to the Grand Canyon National Park.
	www.grandcanyontourcompany.com /texpress.html (347 words)

	The Route 66 Inn In Williams - Gateway To The Grand Canyon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		of Downtown Williams, AZ Located in the Historic District of Williams, Arizona, The Route 66 Inn is the nearest motel to the Grand Canyon Railway.
		Stay at the Route 66 Inn on your trip to the Grand Canyon and Northern Arizona.
		Long heralded, as the Gateway to the Grand Canyon®, Williams is 59 miles from the South Rim.
	www.thegrandcanyon.com /route66inn (525 words)

	Grand Canyon Travel Guide \| Fodor's Online
		It's been estimated that, prior to the completion of the Glen Canyon Dam, an average of 400,000 tons of silt was carried away every day.
		If you were to travel from one end of the Grand Canyon to the other, you would journey just under 280 mi from Lees Ferry near the junction of the Paria and Colorado rivers in northern Arizona to the western border shared by Arizona and Nevada.
		Today, more than 5 million people each year stand in awe at the canyon and leave with therealization that they have witnessed nature at her finest.
	fodors.com /miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=grand_canyon@215&... (471 words)

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