Arizona

[dh2k3]

hello fellow Trainzers and Trains lovers,

I might be in the Phoenix area come New Years and I am wondering if there is anything train related to visit, see, ride, etc.

 

[train20]

hello you can see lots of trains in arizona you have the up sunset route and the bnsf transcon.

 

[BobCass]

Hi dh2k3: Here are a few that might be of interest..Arizona Railway Museum, Chandler, Az(suburb)..Pioneer Park, Mesa Az(suburb)Display of engine #2355 T-31 SP Std Gauge..Phoenix Museum of History Display.. Maricopa Live Steam Assn. 23280 N43rd Phoenix..McCormick Stillman RR Park 7301 E Indian Bd Rd, Scottsdale, Az(suburb)..And the one you can ride to the Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon RR Williams, Az. West of Flagstaff, Az..


Bob Cass

 

[dh2k3]

Hi dh2k3: Here are a few that might be of interest..Arizona Railway Museum, Chandler, Az(suburb)..Pioneer Park, Mesa Az(suburb)Display of engine #2355 T-31 SP Std Gauge..Phoenix Museum of History Display.. Maricopa Live Steam Assn. 23280 N43rd Phoenix..McCormick Stillman RR Park 7301 E Indian Bd Rd, Scottsdale, Az(suburb)..And the one you can ride to the Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon RR Williams, Az. West of Flagstaff, Az..


Bob Cass

Bob,

Are they open during the winter or are they closed until the summer (remember most museums out by me are closed because of the SNOW )?

 

[schweitzerdude]

If you will be in Phoenix

Here's an idea: ride the light rail transit line.

Here are two links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_Metro_Light_Rail




http://www.urbanrail.net/am/phoenix/phoenix.htm

 

[BobCass]

Hi dh2k3: As far as I know the ones in this area are open..I do know that the Grand Canyon RR runs in the winter but it might be advisible to call..They get alot of snow up in Flagstaff..


Bob Cass

 

[dh2k3]

I've heard that from relatives that it gets pretty deep in Flagstaff. I may not be out there until after the new year so you never know.

 

[barn700]

And while in Flagstaff, you must visit Chinle and have a tour round the canyon, not train related, but well worth the visit long before trains were around !!!

 

[Tokkyu40]

Bob,

Are they open during the winter or are they closed until the summer (remember most museums out by me are closed because of the SNOW )?

Phoenix gets snow once every few years. Wait a few hours; it's usually gone by afternoon.
You'll need a good jacket for the morning chill. Temperatures drop below freezing at night. You'll also need a light shirt for warm weather. Daytime temperatures will be in the 70s or low 80s in the afternoon. By 10:00 you shouldn't need the jacket until early evening. But when the temperatures drop in the evening they go down fast. Be ready.

Claude

 

[dh2k3]

so in other words typical Chicago weather in the winter time then I'll keep that in mind when packing. Thanks Claude

 

[aardvark1]

Dave.

Save this link and check it before you go.

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClic...SR&textField1=33.4483&textField2=-112.073&e=0

Have fun,
Ron