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Williams is home to the Grand Canyon Railroad. However, the town was named after an early explorer, actually better described as a "mountain man", named Bill Williams.
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Arizona's wide open spaces and vistas are what makes the state unique.

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A moody sky in Northern Arizona makes for a beautiful picture.

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The Grand Canyon Railroad departs from the train depot in Williams and travels to the Grand Canyon National Park.

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A steam engine operated by the Grand Canyon Railway. The trip to Grand Canyon National Park takes a little more than two hours.

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The Grand Canyon Railway began its service between Williams and the Grand Canyon on September 17, 1901. The railway, after years of struggling, was closed by Santa Fe Railway in 1974. However, on September 17, 1989 the railway once again resumed continuous service.

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A steam engine on the Grand Canyon Railway.

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A close-up of the 1923 Baldwin 01A, 4960's wheels.

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The Grand Canyon Railway departs daily and travels through 65 miles of ponderosa pine forest, wide open plains and canyons.

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A passenger car on the Grand Canyon Railway.

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Seligman and Williams are both noted for their railroad history.

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The Grand Canyon Railway utilizes multiple diesel locomotives. The FPA-4's were built by ALCO in 1959.
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A number of historic trains can be found at the train depot in Williams.

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