Welcome Aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad

[@kepler240]

Rode it once. HIGHLY recommended it. Very relaxing...especially with a few cold beers. Lots to look at. 2 hrs out, uncouple then 2 hrs back.

[@timjo1970]

Took this ride with my family. It was a great time!

[@CaptainGrackle]

Content that makes me feel content.

[@RedRiverRailfan]

Wow! I’ve never heard of this railroad before. They have some gorgeous streamlined locomotives!

[@Delta_NWAB747fan]

I was on this train as a kid and won the Jellybean Contest to guess how many Jellybeans were in the jar. From what I remember, the ride was phenomenal, especially the open cars and the amazing views. Since then, I like history and I’d love to ride again in the future and learn more about the history of the railway and the land around it. I don’t remember the FP7’s but I do remember one EMD GP9 and 2 GP26. I’d definitely go back just to see the FP7’s alone as a classic train enthusiast. Thanks for the video and the memories!

[@roadrash76]

Just purchased tickets for this train ride. I’m looking forward to the trip

[@CrystalTucker-x1m]

Eat before you go....the Cafe there charges outrageous prices.....&

[@williambryant5946]

Beautiful railroad. Added to bucket list. Great video! 👍

[@TheDemocrab]

The views on that railway look amazing. It's also funny to see F-Units termed as historic and doing easy tasks like this: Where I am in Australia, we still have quite a few of our equivalent running freight trains regularly!

[@davidbales8053]

That there’s some beautiful rockwork you got goin there on Thunder Mesa!

[@vanessarossi-sondgeroth8490]

Can’t wait to take this trip!

[@alankroll1734]

Gosh! I haven't been on that in about 20 years. I guess it's time for another ride.

[@davevan8864]

Never knew of this RR....looka great thanks for sharing

[@dennisfillhart88]

I did this ride on 9/2018. Great ride. I just wish I knew about you & Thunder Mesa Studio then. Thanks for the 2nd ride.

[@DENVERRIOGRANDEMAN21]

My next train ride trip

[@d.l.hemmingway3758]

I played with having an excursion train running on my model railroad based on railroads like this. Locally we have the Baldwin Railroad with a station called Nowhere. Yes, there is a Nowhere, Kansas.

[@mikehazard1571]

Thanks Dave. A very well done video.

[@Dr.Pepper001]

They sold beer on the train and I got high as a kite.

[@evonne315]

Hell yeah Im going.

[@Newlaw289]

😂

[@chiparooo]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@Miertreg1]

Nice video 🎥👍🙋🏻‍♂️ Greetings from Germany Gert

[@garethjohnstone9282]

Thats the same model of engine from Runaway Train. One of my favourite films.

[@rjl110919581]

thank you share the video

[@fbrailroad4628]

Nice train ride I will have to check it out the next time I am out there.

[@danielbanks7500]

Looks like a great ride!

[@donnabittner69]

A wonderful experience!!

[@SignalLightProductions]

Looks like a fun ride!

[@normanrowe2831]

Well, that was a great surprise. That looks like a great little trip. Majestic and beautiful scenery. But…… having visited Arizona during the summer months, probably a fall, winter, and spring trip. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

The first class coaches are air conditioned!

[@philipschembri8784]

That really depends at what elevation you're at. When it's 100 in Phoenix it's 70 in Flagstaff. When is 25 in Flag, it's 65 in Phoenix.

[@OtterCreek]

Very nice, I will put this train ride on my Bucket list! Do you do tours of your layout as well?

[@brokenpatriotvideos]

Great video sir.

[@sallylea1]

My son just got a job with this railroad!!!

[@obizzil]

It seems there are 3 different packages available which one is this? Or is the same ride just different price for 1st class etc, thank you great video

[@dkaustin98]

Dave, Thank you for the video. I have watched it a couple of times now. That is the scenery I want on my narrow gauge mining railroad. The rock colors are striking. In the video about 1:36 there is a lower area of rock that appears almost black. Is that also limestone? Keep video coming!

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

Thank you! That darker rock is actually a layer of volcanic basalt.

[@MrEdConejo]

Did anyone catch that gnome @3:57 ?

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

Good eye

[@claudiagonzalez6435]

What would the weather be like in February?

[@Angrymobs62]

They sell the beer the train or BYOB? How should I dress. I going June 13, 2024

[@ThunderMesaStudio]

They sell beer, wine and other drinks on the train. Dress for warm weather in June.

[@kenlynch6332]

🚂🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@Chili453]

Super