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Railway named one of 'America's top train rides'

WILLIAMS - The Grand Canyon Railway (GCR) was recently named one of "America's Top Train Rides" in a Parade Magazine article by author Stephen Fried. Bruce Brossman, director of reservations/sales at GCR, wasn't surprised the train made the prestigious list.

"The Grand Canyon Railway is beloved by many travelers from around the world," said Brossman. "It is fun and affordable but also offers a bit of a refresher course in American history because it highlights a key component in the development of the American West - train travel."

Except for a break from the late '60s to mid '80s, the historic train has been taking tourists to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park since 1901. The trip takes two hours and 15 minutes to travel through Ponderosa pine forests and desert landscapes - 45 minutes faster than it took in 1901. Each year, the train shuttles thousands of travelers to and from the Grand Canyon. Many of those travelers are repeat visitors, some who first traveled the train as a child and are sharing the experience with the next generation, and many who live in the Southwest and make a trip aboard the train a regular event.

For more information visit www.thetrain.com or call 1-800-THE-TRAIN.

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