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AJO DEPOT
AJO, ARIZONA -USA
Location: AJO, AZ
Description:
Related Webs: INFO FROM ARIZONA RAIL PASSENGER ASSOCIATION
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Comments/Directions:
Tucson, Cornelia, and Gila Bend Railroad depot is a beautiful structure that still stands in Ajo.
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Updated 04/25/2006
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GOLDFIELD GHOST TOWN
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA -USA
Location: Apache Junction, AZ
Phone: 480-983-0333
Description:
- STEAM EXCURSIONS NARROW GAUGE (36 IN.)
Web Site GOLDFIELD GHOST TOWN HOMEPAGE
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Comments/Directions:
Only narrow guage railroad in arizona located in ghost town theme park.
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Added 04/13/2003
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ASH FORK DEPOT
ASH FORK, ARIZONA -USA
Location: ASH FORK, AZ
Description:
Related Webs: INFO FROM ARIZONA RAIL PASSENGER ASSOCIATION
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Comments/Directions:
Adobe style depot in Ash Fork still used by BNSF crews.
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BENSON DEPOT
BENSON, ARIZONA -USA
Location: BENSON, AZ
Description:
- RAILROAD DEPOT
- RAILROAD MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY
- MODEL RAILROAD
Related Webs: INFO FROM ARIZONA RAIL PASSENGER ASSOCIATION
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Comments/Directions:
A replica of the Southern Pacific depot has been built as the Benson Visitors Center. There is a model train that runs around the ceiling of the station and many historic photos.
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Added 01/16/2006
Updated 10/12/2018
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BENSON MUSEUM
BENSON, ARIZONA -USA
Location: Benson, Arizona
Description:
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Comments/Directions:
Apache Powder #1, a 0-4-0F, is on display.
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ARIZONA RAILWAY MUSEUM
399 N. DELAWARE ST.
CHANDLER, ARIZONA 85224 -
Location: 399 N. DELAWARE ST. AT ERIE ST.
Phone: 480-821-1108
Description:
- RAILROAD MUSEUM
- RAILROAD DEPOT
Web Site ARIZONA RAILWAY MUSEUM HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
Southern Pacific depot houses the state's railroad museum.
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Updated 01/16/2006
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DESERT BREEZE PARK RAILROAD
CHANDLER, ARIZONA -USA
Location: Chandler, AZ
Description:
Web Site DESERT BREEZE PARK RAILROAD INFORMATION FROM THE ARIZONA & PACIFIC RR.
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Comments/Directions:
Desert Breeze Park located in Chandler, Arizona offers an urban fishing lake, tennis courts, children's playground equipment and most importantly, a 16" gauge miniature train. The 7 minute train ride covers 5/8 of a mile and features some attractive scenery for the $2.00 passenger fare.
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RAWHIDE WESTERN TOWN AND STEAKHOUSE
5700 W NORTH LOOP ROAD
CHANDLER, ARIZONA 85226 -USA
Location: SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
Phone: 480-502-5600
Description:
Web Site RAWHIDE WESTERN TOWN AND STEAKHOUSE HOMEPAGE
Related Webs:
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Comments/Directions:
16" miniature steam railroad operates in the park.
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Updated 04/12/2005
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CHLORIDE DEPOT (PRIVATE)
CHLORIDE, ARIZONA -USA
Location: CHLORIDE, AZ
Description:
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Comments/Directions:
The Santa Fe depot in Chloride is now privately owned.
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VERDE CANYON RAILROAD
300. N. BROADWAY
CLARKDALE, ARIZONA 86324 -
Location: 2 HOURS NORTH OF PHOENIX.
Phone: 928-639-0010
2nd Phone: 800-293-7245
Description:
- DIESEL EXCURSIONS STANDARD GAUGE
- RAILROAD MUSEUM
- RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
- RAILROAD RELATED CAFE/RESTAURANT
- RAILROAD DEPOT
- RAILROAD BRIDGE
- RAILROAD TUNNEL
Web Site VERDE CANYON RAILROAD HOME PAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
The Verde Canyon is acclaimed as Arizona's longest-running nature show. The remote wilderness of the Verde Canyon, located west of Sedona and below Jerome, is renowned for its towering, red rock pinnacles; clean, green waters; Indian ruins, tunnels, trestles and clear, azure skies. This picturesque setting is further enhanced by the variety of indigenous flora and fauna and the many migrating waterfowl, including America's bald eagle, that winter in this riparian respite each year. Though it is possible to hike the canyon, the most comfortable and entertaining way to experience it is by riding the rails of the Verde Canyon Railroad.
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Updated 11/03/2010
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CLIFTON DEPOT
66 N. CORONADO BLVD
CLIFTON, ARIZONA -
Location: CLIFTON, ARIZONA
Description:
- RAILROAD DEPOT
- LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
Related Webs: INFO FROM ARIZONA RAIL PASSENGER ASSOCIATION
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Comments/Directions:
The beautiful Clifton depot has been wonderfully preserved. A Coranado Railroad 0-4-4T narrow gauge locomotive is on display near Depot.
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Updated 01/16/2006
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DOUGLAS DEPOT
DOUGLAS, ARIZONA -USA
Location: DOUGLAS, AZ
Description:
Related Webs: INFO FROM ARIZONA RAIL PASSENGER ASSOCIATION
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Comments/Directions:
El Paso & Southwestern depot in Douglas is now the Police Headquarters.
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FLAGSTAFF "NEW" DEPOT
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA -USA
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Description:
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Comments/Directions:
The "new" Flagstaff depot is home to a visitors center and Amtrak station.
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FLAGSTAFF "OLD" DEPOT
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA -USA
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Description:
- RAILROAD DEPOT
- LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
- RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
- RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
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Comments/Directions:
The "old" depot in Flagstaff has Southwest Forest Industries 2-8-0 and a log car on display with some memorabelia.
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PIONEER HISTORICAL MUSEUM
COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA -
Location: FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA
Description:
- LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
- RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
Southwest Forest Industries #12, a 2-6-6-2, and ATSF waycar #999455 are on display.
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Updated 10/30/2010
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GLENDALE DEPOT
GLENDALE, ARIZONA -USA
Location: Palmair & Grand
Description:
Related Webs: INFO FROM ARIZONA RAIL PASSENGERS ASSOCIATION
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Comments/Directions:
Newer Santa Fe depot still remains in Glendale.
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Updated 02/22/2006
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MARICOPA LIVE STEAMERS CLUB
22822 N 43RD. AVE. & WEST PINNACLE PEAK RD.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA 85310 -
Location: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH 43 AVE AND WEST PINNACLE PEAK ROAD IN ADOBE MOUNTAIN DESERT RECREATIONAL PARK
Phone: 623-925-1811
Description:
- MINIATURE STEAM 7.5 IN.
- MINIATURE DIESEL 7.5 IN.
- RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
Web Site MARICOPA LIVE STEAMERS CLUB HOMEPAGE
Related Webs:
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Comments/Directions:
145 acres of Recreational Park Supervised by Sahuaro Central Railroad Heritage Preservation Society. This site includes: Arizona Model Railroading Society which covers "Garden Scale", "HO", as well as "N" gauge. Along with the Maricopa Live Steamers Club (7.5" gauge). The Park is Open to the Public for "Free Rides" and tours every Sunday, Noon to 4:30PM. The public is invited to ride the train from the second weekend in September until Mothers Day. Closed from Mothers Day until the second weekend in September. To hot the rest of the time. A small railroad museum is on site. A Porter mine engine and a speeder is on the museum grounds.
We do a spring meet the third weekend March starting on Thurdays thru Sunday.We do an operational meet the third weekend January starting on Wednesday and ending Sat. nite. Fall meet is third weekend of Oct. starting on thurday ending on Sunday. Check web site www.maricopalivesteamers.com for more info.
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Updated 11/05/2017
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GLOBE DEPOT
GLOBE, ARIZONA -USA
Location: GLOBE, AZ
Description:
Related Webs: INFO FROM ARIZONA RAIL PASSENGERS ASSOCIATION
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Comments/Directions:
Southern Pacific depot in Globe has survived. Adjoining freight house was damaged by fire but may be restored.
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GLOBE MEMORIAL PARK
GLOBE, ARIZONA -USA
Location: Globe, Arizona
Description:
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Comments/Directions:
SP 2-6-0 #1774 is on display.
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KINGMAN LOCOMOTIVE PARK
KINGMAN, ARIZONA -
Location: ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE MOHAVE MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ARTS.
Description:
- LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
- RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
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Comments/Directions:
ATSF 4-8-4 #3759 and caboose #999520 are on display.
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Updated 11/06/2003
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MOHAVE MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ARTS
400 WEST BEALE ST.
KINGMAN, ARIZONA 86401-5708 -
Location: KINGMAN
Phone: 928-753-3195
Description:
Web Site MOHAVE MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ARTS
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
AT&SF caboose 1434 is on exhibit. We are located across the street from Locomotive Park where Steam Engine #3759 & Caboose #520 are on permanent display.
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Updated 01/10/2009
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WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO
16501 W. NORTHERN AVENUE
LITCHFIELD PARK, ARIZONA 85340 -USA
Location: Litchfield Park
Phone: 623-935-9453
Description:
Web Site WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO HOMEPAGE
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Comments/Directions:
Miniature steam (simulated) in zoo park.
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ARIZONA TRAIN DEPOT
755 E. MCKELLIPS
MESA, ARIZONA 85203 -
Location: MESA, ARIZONA
Phone: 602-833-9486
Description:
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Comments/Directions:
Railroad museum located in former Southern Pacific depot.
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Updated 05/09/2004
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MESA PIONEER PARK
MESA, ARIZONA -USA
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Description:
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Comments/Directions:
SP 4-6-0 #2366 is on display.
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MORENCI TOWN PARK
MORENCI, ARIZONA -USA
Location: Burro Alley and Plaza St.
Description:
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Comments/Directions:
Arizona Copper Company locomotive No.5 is on display in town park. The largest copper mine in the U.S. is north of Morenci.
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PARKER DEPOT
1301 CALIFORNIA AVENUE
PARKER, ARIZONA 85344 -USA
Location: ARIZONA AVE. AND CALIFORNIA AVE.
Description:
- RAILROAD DEPOT
- RAILROAD SHOPS/FACILITIES
- RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
Related Webs: INFO FROM ARIZONA RAIL PASSENGER ASSOCIAITON
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Comments/Directions:
The ATSF depot in Parker is now used by the Arizona & California Railroad. A nearby shop is also used by the railroad. Also there is an old passenger coach labeled "Town of Parker".
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Updated 11/08/2012
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PATAGONIA DEPOT
PATAGONIA, ARIZONA -USA
Location: PATAGONIA, AZ
Description:
Related Webs: INFO FROM ARIZONA RAIL PASSENGERS ASSOCIATION
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Comments/Directions:
The New Mexico and Arizona Railroad originally ran this line which was later absorbed by Southern Pacific. The depot is now used for city offices.
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ENCHANTED ISLAND AMUSEMENT PARK
1202 W. ENCANTO BLVD.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007 -USA
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Phone: 602-254-1200
Description:
- STEAM EXCURSIONS NARROW GAUGE (24 IN.)
Web Site ENCHANTED ISLAND AMUSEMENT PARK HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
Steam (simulated) excursions in amusement park.
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Updated 04/12/2003
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PHOENIX TROLLEY MUSEUM
1117 GRAND AVENUE
P.O. BOX 13521
PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85002 -
Location: 1117 GRAND AVENUE BETWEEN 11TH AND12TH AVENUES
Description:
- TROLLEY MUSEUM
- TROLLEY(S) ON DISPLAY
Web Site ARIZONA STREET RAILWAY MUSEUM HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
The museum is in development on its new Grand Avenue site. Temporary exhibits about the Phoenix streetcar system and the museum's streetcars are on display. Unrestored Car 509 and our Phelps Dodge calcine locomotive are also on site. Normal open hours are 9-4 October through May; (restricted during the pandemic).
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Updated 11/15/2020
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IRON SPRINGS CAFE
1501 IRON SPRINGS RD.
PRESCOTT, ARIZONA -USA
Location: PRESCOTT, AZ
Phone: 928-899-3236
Description:
- RAILROAD RELATED CAFE/RESTAURANT
- RAILROAD DEPOT
Related Webs: INFO FROM SANTA FE SUBJECTS
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Comments/Directions:
The Hillside depot has been moved to Prescott and is home to the Iron Springs Cafe.
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PRESCOTT DEPOT
PRESCOTT, ARIZONA -USA
Location: PRESCOTT, AZ
Description:
- RAILROAD DEPOT
- RAILROAD RELATED CAFE/RESTAURANT
Related Webs: INFO FROM ARIZONA RAIL PASSENGERS ASSOCIATION
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Comments/Directions:
The ATSF depot in Prescott has been preserved and hosts the Dining Car Cafe.
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SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM
415 W. GURLEY ST.
PRESCOTT, ARIZONA 86031 -
Location: PRESCOTT, ARIZONA
Phone: 928-445-3122
Description:
Web Site SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
Historical museum of Central Arizona history has a 1887 H.K. Porter locomotive on the grounds.
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Updated 11/06/2007
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TRADER JIM'S ANTIQUE SHOP
1533 IRON SPRINGS RD.
PRESCOTT, ARIZONA -USA
Location: PRESCOTT, AZ
Phone: 928-778-4470
Description:
Related Webs: INFO FROM SANTA FE SUBJECTS
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Comments/Directions:
The Drake depot has been moved to Prescott where it houses Trader Jim's antiques.
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SCHNEPF FARMS
22601 EAST CLOUD ROAD
QUEEN CREEK, ARIZONA 85242 -USA
Location: QUEEN CREEK
Phone: 480-987-3100
2nd Phone: 480-283-3612
Description:
Web Site SCHNEPF FARMS HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
Family fun on 2 narrow guage trains. One is a 16" diesel and one gasoline that look like a miniature Union Pacific. THe excursions take you on a mile ride on a family owned farm through u-pick orchards and gardens.
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Updated 04/03/2008
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RED ROCK DEPOT
33303 S AGUIRRE LN
RED ROCK, ARIZONA -USA
Location: RED ROCK, AZ
Description:
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Comments/Directions:
The former SP depot in Red Rock is now a privat residence. As of 3/2006 it was for sale at the following link LINK
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Updated 03/21/2006
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RILLITO DEPOT
RILLITO, ARIZONA -USA
Location: RILLITO, AZ
Description:
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Comments/Directions:
The SP depot in Rillito has been moved a bit back from the tracks but is still standing. The building is for sale. Make an offer. Contact Richard R. Brady at (520) 682-3433 regarding the railroad depot. E-mail/text message via cell phone: rrbrady78@gmail.com. Mailing address: P.O. Box 43985, Tucson, AZ 85733
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Updated 07/22/2010
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HIGHWAY 80 CAFE
ROLL, ARIZONA -USA
Location: Roll, Arizona
Description:
- RAILROAD RELATED CAFE/RESTAURANT
Web Site
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Comments/Directions:
Railroad related cafe.
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Updated 11/22/2002
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MCCORMICK RAILROAD PARK
7301 EAST INDIAN BEND RD.
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA 85250 -
Location: SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
Phone: 602-994-2312
Description:
- MINIATURE STEAM 15 IN.
- MINIATURE DIESEL 15 IN.
- RAILROAD DEPOT
Web Site MCCORMICK RAILROAD PARK
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Comments/Directions:
Static railroad displays, model railroad exhibits and an operating 5/12 scale railroad that provides a 1 mile ride through the park. Also features a 1929 carousel. There are also 2 depots that have been relocated to the site from Peoria and Aguila.
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Updated 05/09/2004
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SKULL VALLEY MUSEUM
SKULL VALLEY, ARIZONA -USA
Location: Skull Valley, AZ
Description:
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Local history museum housed in former SFP&P depot.
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Updated 05/14/2004
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SOUTHERN PACIFIC DEPOT MUSEUM
TEMPE, ARIZONA -USA
Location: Tempe, AZ
Description:
- RAILROAD DEPOT
- RAILROAD MUSEUM
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Comments/Directions:
Southern Pacific depot is home to a museum for its railroad namesake.
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TEMPE SOUTHERN PACIFIC DEPOT
TEMPE, ARIZONA -
Location: TEMPE, ARIZONA
Description:
- LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
- RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
Related Webs: PHOTO FROM LARRY'S CABOOSE PICTURES
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Comments/Directions:
AT&SF caboose numbers 999005, 999098, & 999281, Central California Traction (ex-ATSF 2220) 25, and SP 1009 are on display.
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Updated 02/15/2006
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TOMBSTONE DEPOT
TOMBSTONE, ARIZONA -USA
Location: TOMBSTONE, AZ
Description:
- RAILROAD DEPOT
- RAILCAR(S) ON DISPLAY
Related Webs: INFO FROM ARIZONA RAIL PASSENGER ASSOCIAITON
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Comments/Directions:
The SP depot in Tombstone is now used as the town's library, there are also several cabooses and cars on display
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Updated 10/11/2018
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EL PASO & SOUTHWESTERN ROUNDHOUSE (PRIVATE)
600 W. 25TH ST.
TUCSON, ARIZONA 85713 -USA
Location: I-10 EXIT 259,SOUTHBOUND IS 22ND ST, RIGHT ON OSBORNE; OR NORTHBOUND ITS 29TH ST, STAY ON I-10 FEEDER; GO TO 25TH ST
Description:
- RAILROAD SHOPS/FACILITIES
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Comments/Directions:
11 stalls remain of the original 20 used by the El Paso & Southwestern railroad. The El Paso Southwestern Railroad reached Tucson in 1912 from Benson, AZ and copper mines near Bisbee, AZ. Their roundhouse was constructed that year and their depot was completed the following year. The roundhouse would have been used until the 1924 merger with SP rr. It is privately owned; the sign on the building says "Open to the Public." The city recently developed a Master Plan that includes possible acquisition for a park facility. It is a non-descript crescent-shaped building - beige-colored, stucco-over-brick, and it sits on a chain-link fenced-in property. It is a couple miles south of the EPSW depot on W. Congress Ave. (Read all about the EPSW in Arizona Attraction No. 58 - Tucson EPSW Depot) Nice views can be seen at the listed address on Google Maps - Street View. Photos of the roundhouse and depot show what is to be seen (not much) are on link: [http://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?1,1851363 ]
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Updated 02/28/2014
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HIMMEL PARK
TUCSON, ARIZONA -USA
Location: TUCSON, ARIZONA
Description:
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SP 2-6-0 #1673 is on display trackside at the Amtrak Depot in downtown Tucson. (see AZ attraction No. 56, Southern Arizona Transportation Museum) Retired in 1955 and donated to the City of Tucson, it was moved to the property of the Arizona Historical Society in Tucson, but due to construction at the Historical Society, it was temporarily displayed at Himmel Park in 1962. In 2000, it again was moved to it's current location at the former SoPac Depot, North Toole Street.
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Updated 02/08/2014
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OLD PUEBLO TROLLEY, TROLLEY MUSEUM
250 E. 36TH ST.
TUCSON, ARIZONA 85713 -
Location: TROLLEY OPERATES ALONG FROM TYNDALL AND UNIVERSITY, TO FOURTH AVENUE AND DOWN FOURTH TO EIGHTH STREET.
Phone: 520-792-1802
2nd Phone: 520-360-0268
Description:
- TROLLEY MUSEUM
- TROLLEY(S) ON DISPLAY
Web Site OLD PUEBLO TROLLEY HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
An all volunteer Transit Museum displaying trolleys and buses focused on Arizona transit history. Open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 10 to 3 year-round.
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Updated 11/13/2022
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OLD TUCSON
201 SOUTH KINNEY RD.
TUCSON, ARIZONA 85735 -
Location: TUCSON, AZ
Phone: 520-883-0100
Description:
Web Site OLD TUCSON HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
The Reno locomotive engine on display. Mini train ride suitable for adults and children.
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Updated 04/12/2013
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PIMA COUNTY RAILROAD
TUCSON, ARIZONA -USA
Location: PIMA COUNTY FAIRGROUNGS
Description:
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16" miniature steam (simulated) in fairgrounds.
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SOUTHERN ARIZONA TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM
414 N. TOOLE AVE.
TUCSON, ARIZONA 85702 -USA
Location: I-10 EXIT 258 AT W.CONGRESS; GO EAST ON CONGRESS, BEAR RIGHT ON BROADWAY, LEFT ON 5TH AVE, GO PAST CONGR. TO TO N. TOOLE
Phone: 520-792-1802
Description:
- RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
- RAILROAD DEPOT
- RAILROAD SHOPS/FACILITIES
- LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
Web Site SOUTHERN ARIZONA TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM HOMEPAGE
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Comments/Directions:
The museum is in the former records building of the four-building depot complex. The museum includes an interpretive exhibit about the coming of the railroad to Tucson, transportation within the city and a diorama of the depot as it appeared in the 1920s. There also is an interactive display explaining the railroads' key role in the area's history. Outside is the historic Locomotive 1673, a circa-1900 engine donated to the city in 1955 by the Southern Pacific.
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Updated 02/08/2014
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TRAIL DUST TOWN
6541 EAST TANQUE VERDE ROAD
TUCSON, ARIZONA 85715 -
Location: TUCSON, AZ
Phone: 520-296-4551
Description:
- STEAM EXCURSIONS NARROW GAUGE (24 IN.)
Web Site TRAIL DUST TOWN HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
Steam (simulated) excursions in western theme park.
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Added 04/12/2003
Updated 12/25/2005
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TUCSON EL PASO & SOUTH WESTERN DEPOT (PRIVATE)
419 W. CONGRESS ST.
TUCSON, ARIZONA -
Location: I-10 MILE 258, EXIT AT WEST CONGRESS ST.; EAST ABOUT 2 BLOCKS; SOUTH INTO PARKING AREA IN FRONT OF THE DEPOT BUILDING.
Description:
Related Webs: INFO FROM PEG PRICE'S PHOTOS
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Comments/Directions:
The El Paso and Southwestern Railroad depot is a beautiful example of the Greek temple-like Classic Revival architecture. Built in 1913 by Phelps Dodge Corp, it connected Tucson (through Benson and Douglas) with El Paso until the 1924 merger with SP rr, who then used it for storage until sold in 1976. Two different restaurants (now defunct since 2006) have occupied the center portico, which remains unused currently, and private offices occupy the two porticos on each end. National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
The EPSW began as the El Paso and Southeastern - a 36 mile short-line built in 1888-89 to transport copper to El Paso, TX smelter from Bisbee, AZ (Copper Queen Mine - see the huge, mile-wide open pit at Bisbee on Goggle maps). The route went westerly from Bisbee, AZ and then northerly through Fairbank, AZ, to connect with SP at Benson. In 1901, EPSE became the EPSW, which built lines connecting to El Paso by 1902 and to Tucson by 1912. For the few short years of operation the EPSW paralleled the SP and became unprofitable. Portions became the "Old Southline" of the SP; but it was abandoned by 1942.
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Added 03/22/2006
Updated 02/08/2014
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TUCSON SOUTHERN PACIFIC DEPOT
400 N. TOOLE AVE.
TUCSON, ARIZONA 85702 -USA
Location: I-10 WEST CONGRESS EXIT 258; GO EAST ON CONGRESS, BEAR RIGHT ON BROADWAY, LEFT ON 5TH AVE, CROSS CONGRESS TO N. TOOLE
Description:
- RAILROAD DEPOT
- HISTORICAL LANDMARK
- LOCOMOTIVE(S) ON DISPLAY
- RAIL PASSENGER SERVICE
- RAILROAD MUSEUM
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The Southern Pacific Railroad, arrived in Tucson in 1880 and replaced their first wooden depot with an interesting complex of buildings in 1907, including the depot plus the railway express, records vault and stationmaster buildings. The depot boasts an interesting archetectural history; originally sporting Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, SP modified and enlarged the building in 1941 with an Art Moderne update. Now it is a huge building, 400 foot long, with two massive towers in front (plus one trackside) with massive square corner columns and lesser columns along the front porch. It now appears as a modern, stream-lined and somewhat "plain" big building with a white, smooth stucco finish all-around. Other than the red tile roof, little of the Spanish character shows. The 3 accompanying buildings maintained their original Spanish Colonial character in the 1940's makeover, that would have included the smooth stucco walls (in a tan/beige color) along with arched window and door openings, and low-pitched red clay, tile roof with wide broad-eaved gable roof lines.
The city purchased the complex from UP in 1998 and restored it by 2004. It is on the National Register of Historic Places as a part of the Tucson Warehouse Historic District, which received its designation in 1999. The depot serves the Tucson Amtrack depot and has small private business enterprises. The Southern Arizona Historical Museum is housed in the Records Vault building (see Arizona attraction No. 56 ). SP Locomotive No. 1673 - a 2-6-0 M-4b Mogul steam locomotive, built in 1900, is on display. It was designated on the National Historic Register in 1992.
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Added 02/05/2014
Updated 02/08/2014
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WICKENBURG DEPOT
216 N. FRONTIER ST.
WICKENBURG, ARIZONA -USA
Location: WICKENBURG, AZ
Description:
Related Webs: INFO FROM ARIZONA RAIL PASSENGER ASSOCIAITON
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Comments/Directions:
One of Santa Fe's oldest wooden depots remains in Wickenburg and is used by the Chamber of Commerce.
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Added 03/22/2006
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WILCOX DEPOT
125 S. RAILROAD AVE.
WILCOX, ARIZONA -USA
Location: WILCOX, AZ
Description:
- RAILROAD DEPOT
- RAILROAD RELATED MUSEUM
Related Webs: INFO FROM ARIZONA RAIL PASSENGER ASSOCIAITON
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Comments/Directions:
The depot in Wilcox is now the town hall and has been restored to include a local history museum.
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Added 03/22/2006
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GRAND CANYON RAILWAY
1201 WEST RT 66
SUITE 200
WILLIAMS, ARIZONA 86001 -
Location: I-40 EXIT 163, 1/2 MILE SOUTH; WILLIAMS, ARIZONA
Phone: 800-843-8724
2nd Phone: 928-773-1976
Description:
- DIESEL EXCURSIONS STANDARD GAUGE
- HISTORICAL LANDMARK
Web Site GRAND CANYON RAILWAY HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
Diesel locomotive excursions to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
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Added 09/21/2002
Updated 09/30/2022
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LA POSADA HOTEL
303 E. SECOND STREET
WINSLOW, ARIZONA 86047 -USA
Location: WINSLOW, AZ IN ROUTE 66
Phone: 928-289-4366
Description:
- RAILROAD B&B/INN/HOTEL
- RAILROAD RELATED CAFE/RESTAURANT
- TRAIN SPOTTING LOCATION
Web Site LA POSADA HOTEL HOMEPAGE
Email Address
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Comments/Directions:
The historic La Posada Hotel has been restored since first built along the Santa Fe in Winslow. It is a beautiful building that brings the southwest flavor to life. It is right on Historic Route 66 and the BNSF mainline. Over 90 trains pass daily right next to the hotel to keep the railfan's attention. In addition, there is also the the famous Turquoise Room restaurant, a world class dining experience that is worth the trip by itself. Rates are quite reasonable.
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Added 11/12/2004
Updated 03/01/2009
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WINSLOW
WINSLOW, ARIZONA -USA
Location: Winslow, Arizona
Description:
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ATSF 999123 (2nd Mesa Gift Shop), 999146 (Golf Course), 999179 (Golf Course), & 999282 (Visitor Center) way-cars are on display.
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Added 09/21/2002
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YUMA
YUMA, ARIZONA -USA
Location: Yuma
Description:
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Comments/Directions:
SP 2-8-0 #2521 is on display.
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Added 09/21/2002
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YUMA VALLEY RAILWAY
100 NORTH SECOND AVENUE
YUMA, ARIZONA 85366-8305 -
Location: 3RD AVE. BEHIND COURTHOUSE.
Phone: 928-782-9629
Description:
- DIESEL EXCURSIONS STANDARD GAUGE
Web Site YUMA VALLEY RAILWAY INFO
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Comments/Directions:
We run Sundays at 1:00 pm October through May, with additional Saturday 1:00 pm runs January through March. Power is a 1942 GE center cab 44 ton switch engine, and we take the passengers on a two hour, twelve mile narrated tour along the banks of the Colorado River Levee. Three Pullman coaches make up the consist; a 1922 heavyweight coach, a 1923 chair car, and a 1955 ex-Long Island commuter car.
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Added 09/21/2002
Updated 12/06/2005
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