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Grand Canyon Railway catches Reader's Choice Award

Grand Canyon Railway has recently been awarded the Sixth Annual True West Magazine's Reader's Choice Award for the Best Railroad in 2008, and for good reason. The Railway has become synonymous with historic train travel, exceptional service and affordable rates to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World - Grand Canyon.

"The Best of the West Award is wonderful recognition for The Railway," said Angela Berrigan, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Grand Canyon Railway. "Our team works hard to bring our guests of all ages and walks of life an enjoyable experience to last a lifetime."

Grand Canyon Railway has experienced many challenges since its inception on Sept. 17, 1901 and discontinued service in 1968 as a result of the overwhelming popularity of the automobile. The Railway would not return to passenger service until 1989, more than 20 years later. Vintage locomotives and passenger cars had to be purchased and fully restored because of the deterioration they endured over the years. From then on, the Railway has grown though the tireless efforts of its staff and the enthusiastic ridership of its passengers.

"Our aim is to consistently deliver a Grand Canyon Railway experience everyone can enjoy," added Berrigan.

True West Magazine is in its 55th year of providing in-depth articles and reviews of all aspects of Western culture. In the current issue, True West covers the best in a number of specialties ranging from bootmakers, hatmakers and knifemakers to photographers, poets, restaurants and even western comic books.  True West's lengthy history proves it is a reliable source for all readers interested in learning more about the West.

Grand Canyon Railway operates daily train service between Williams and the Grand Canyon. The Railway offers four distinct classes of service, as well as money-saving packages featuring the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams. Overnight stays at the Grand Canyon also can be included in the packages. Grand Canyon Railway is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service.

For more information, visit www.thetrain.com or call 1-800-THE-TRAIN (800-843-8724).


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