A Golden Opportunity
There's never been a better time to travel to the Grand Canyon by rail in 2009. We're celebrating the birthday of our diesel locomotives. It's hard to believe our locomotives are turning 50 - they grow up so fast!
50th Birthday Special Offer
Celebrate your 50th birthday with us in 2009. In fact, if it's your 50th birthday you'll ride Coach Class for FREE*! Plan your Railway train travel 7 days prior or 7 days after your birthday and ride for free. You can even apply the savings toward a hotel or RV package!
Only available by calling 1-800-843-8724 | PROMO CODE: 50 BIRTHDAY
Golden Anniversary Special Offer - Celebrate 50 Years
It's our diesel's golden year and that's what the train is all about - the golden age of rail. If you're celebrating your golden anniversary (guys - that's 50 years) then we would love to host you. The couple will ride Coach Class for FREE. We'd be honored to take you to the canyon as you celebrate your unbelievable journey. This offer is available throughout 2009.
Only available by calling 1-800-843-8724 | PROMO CODE: 50 ANNIVERSARY
*50th Birthday Special: must travel 7 days before or after your birthday. Must present ID with proof of birth at ticket counter. Free ride valid for Coach Class travel only through 12/31/09. Must travel 7 days before or after your anniversary. Not applicable to others in party, only the person celebrating their birthday. Not valid for Polar Express. Not valid for prior bookings and groups; cannot be combined with any other offer, discount or special promotion. No cash value; no cash refunds or credits will be given.
**50th Anniversary Special: Free ride valid for Coach Class travel only through 12/31/09. Must travel 7 days before or after your anniversary. Not applicable to others in party, only the couple celebrating their anniversary. Not applicable to others in party, only the couple celebrating their anniversary. Not valid for Polar Express. Not valid for prior bookings and groups; cannot be combined with any other offer, discount or special promotion. No cash value; no cash refunds or credits will be given.
Even Cars Have Heroes
Grand Canyon Railway is home to a remarkable collection of America's famed diesel locomotives.
Locomotives No. 6773, No. 6793, No. 6776 and B-Units No. 6871 and No. 6860 are all FPA-4, built by ALCO (American Locomotive Company) in 1959. The FPA-4 model is unique in that it was designed to be longer for holding a steam generator in the back. The steam generator was utilized for heating cars. The train is now heated with electricity which is more environmentally friendly by reducing our consumption of water. Locomotive 6793 is the last of the series the FPA-4 model locomotives built. The FPA-4 locomotives originally belonged to Canadian National Railway and were purchased by Grand Canyon Railway in the 1990s. Locomotive No. 6773 began service for Grand Canyon Railway in 1991. No 6793 began service in 1996. No. 6871 began service in 1998. B Unit No. 6776 began service for GCR in 2000. And B Unit No. 6860 began service for the railway in 2001.
