Verde Canyon Railway

The Verde Canyon Railway (Arizona Central Railroad) runs from Clarkdale (near the historic mining town of Jerome) to the sleepy hamlet of Perkinsville along the magnificent Verde River Canyon. Passenger service through the stunning Verde River Canyon near Sedona began on November 23, 1990.

Above: Verde Canyon Railroad's newly restored caboose glistens in the Fall sun at Clarkdale, AZ on Oct 29, 2005. Normally averaging 14 car trains powered by two vintage FP-7 diesels, the ride is now punctuated by the former ATSF Ce-2 Waycar (ex-999373) which was completely renovated and repainted this past summer to serve as a privatecar for tour groups... the caboose can be rented for a cool $1000.00. (photo: Marc Pearsall)

Reservations: 1-800-293-7245 or see their homepage

Photos

• Along the Verde River (photo: Marc Pearsall)
• On the steel bridge over the Verde River (photo: Marc Pearsall)
• View of the Verde River (photo: William Lindley)

Reviews

• "Tracks in the Outback" The Arizona Republic, 19 November 2000. Verde Canyon Railroad is ticket to wilderness experience.
• "New depot lacks old railroad feel," The Arizona Republic, Oct. 20, 1997. A review of the Verde Canyon Railroad depot at Clarkdale. The VCR carried 65,000 visitors through the Verde Canyon last year.
• Bald eagles are stars on scenic train ride -- By Thomas Ropp, The Arizona Republic
• Vapor Trails March 1996 - Verde Canyon Railway
• A Ride on the Verde Canyon Railway

Also see:

• Clarkdale, AZ
• Perkinsville, AZ