Private. Exclusive. Classic. Charters.
Grand Canyon National Park is the only national park with an operating railroad still servicing it. Arriving by rail is unique. But arriving by rail in your own private chartered rail car is something to write home about. The Railway offers five styles of rail cars from which to select, each car with its own distinct character.
CLASS |
CAPACITY |
RATE |
Budd Coach Class |
82 |
Please call |
Pullman Coach Class |
88 |
Please call |
Club Class (available all year) |
58 |
Please call |
First Class (8 cars - available all year) |
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Luxury Parlor Class |
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Please note a tip of 2.00 per person will be added as well as the NPS fee of 8.00 per person.
Car Selections
Budd Coach
The 14 commuter coaches that comprise Budd Coach Class came from the Joint
Powers Board (CALTRAIN). 
The vintage 1950s stainless steel cars were built
by the famous Budd Manufacturing Company. Refurbished by Grand Canyon Railway's
locomotive shop in 2005-2006, these coach class cars offer guests air-conditioning
and better serve passengers with disabilities. Food and beverage set-ups
can be added to any charter.
Pullman Coach
Built by Pullman in 1923, these Harriman-style coach cars seat up to 88
passengers. 
The cars served their early career on a Southern Pacific commuter
line from San Jose to San Francisco until retired in the 1980s. The coach
cars are configured for seating four across with a center aisle. Seats are
reversible (so foursomes can face each other). Large, operable windows afford
uninterrupted views and can be opened for fresh air. Food and beverage set-ups
can be added to any charter. Only available from Memorial Day Weekend through
Labor Day Weekend.
Club Class
This 1923 Harriman-style Pullman car was converted by Grand Canyon Railway's
own craftsmen to accommodate 58 passengers. The Club Car originally went
into service in 1993, but the interior was refurbished in 2002. The comprehensive
rebuild in 2002 involved removing and re-pouring the concrete floor, adding
new carpet, new toilets, metal doors, an electrical heating system and aluminum
windows. The car features a hand-finished mahogany bar, period-representative
floor carpet and room to stand.
First Class
Grand Canyon Railway has 8 different First Class cars in its collection. 3 of the cars include an upper level domed seating area.
Coconino / Kokopelli / Grand View:
This group of cars seats up to 66 passengers. All feature plush interiors
with large restrooms. The Kokopelli served on the famed "Empire Builder"
train. The Grand View ran on the "California Zephyr". All the cars have
been lovingly restored and now you can ride in elegance.
Arizona / Bright Angel:
These classic cars seat up to 68 and were part of a large order sent to the Budd Manufacturing Company in 1951. The cars ran with the Pennsylvania Railroad, beginning in 1952. Grand Canyon Railway acquired the cars in 2003. It completed a full restoration and in 2004, the cars went into service as First Class coaches. Today, passengers can enjoy the original color combinations and etched glass and mirrors featuring historic early American themes.
Colorado / Buckey O'Neill:
These cars seat up to 50 passengers. The Colorado was built in 1948 as a 16-section sleeper for the Denver Rio Grande Western. Grand Canyon Railway purchased the car in June of 1999 from Railroading Heritage of Midwest America. Grand Canyon Railway rebuilt the car and put it into service in April, 2000. The Buckey O’Neill class cars were delivered to the Southern Railway in 1949 where they served on the Southern Railway’s “varnish” passenger trains, including the Southerner, Tennessean and Royal Palm. The car honors the Grand Canyon Railway’s original founder.
Anazasi:
This car seats up to 42 passengers and was built in 1950 by the Budd Manufacturing Company for use by the Southern Pacific. Grand Canyon Railway purchased the car in 1998 and put it into service that year.
