Southwest Scenic Railroads

Grand Canyon Railway

Williams, Arizona · Steam & diesel

A 65-mile journey across high desert and ponderosa pine country from Williams to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

Scottsdale, Arizona · Miniature railway

A one-mile ride on a 5:12-scale narrow-gauge train winding through a landscaped Scottsdale park.

New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society

Albuquerque, New Mexico · Steam

Volunteer-restored Santa Fe 4-8-4 No. 2926 displayed at an Albuquerque restoration site, with mainline excursions in development.

Old Pueblo Trolley

Tucson, Arizona · Heritage trolley/streetcar

A Tucson nonprofit preserving historic streetcars; its heritage trolley line has been suspended since modern streetcar construction.

Phoenix Trolley Museum (Arizona Street Railway Museum)

Phoenix, Arizona · Heritage trolley/streetcar

A museum on historic Grand Avenue preserving Phoenix streetcars and transit history with displays and talks.

Sky Railway

Santa Fe, New Mexico · Diesel

Entertainment-focused rides along the historic line between Santa Fe and Lamy through New Mexico high-desert scenery.

Superstition Narrow Gauge Railroad

Apache Junction, Arizona · Narrow gauge diesel

A narrated 1.5-mile loop circling the Goldfield Ghost Town with views of mining relics and the Superstition Mountains.

Verde Canyon Railroad

Clarkdale, Arizona · Diesel

A 40-mile round trip through the remote red-rock Verde Canyon, passing a wilderness gorge with eagles and desert vistas near Sedona.