Walking around the yard, expecting to see only the GCR trains, I was pleasantly surprised to find the entire AOE parked on the northern track. A Grand Canyon Railway employee inspects the train.
239 passes by the 3 P42s that were power for the AOE which was sitting in Williams while the passengers rode the Grand Canyon Railway. The F40 provided HEP while the P42s were serviced. The bridge... (more)
239 inches forward, under a 76 gas station sign over the hill of the BNSF Phoenix line, and across the old Route 66. The engine is now labeled "F40FH" after being regeared to freight locomotive sp... (more)
6776 and train wait in the early morning for the start of service. Not sure why, but the windows both have duct tape all around them.
Train 2 is ready to depart the Williams Depot late Wednesday morning. At the depot are preserved ATSF Caboose and steamer.
Santa Fe 3751 at sunrise, heading for the Grand Canyon.
GCR 4960 pulls its train past Mile Post 3 and back into Williams.
BNSF 8078 comes flying past a Loram ballast cleaner near MP 373.
The evening train has arrived from the Canyon.
The first class train, including Dome's and a Cafe, back into the station for loading.
2-8-2 4960 prepares for it's first trip North toward the Grand Canyon.
