Williams Depot
Williams Depot
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This train station, built in 1908, is the boarding point of the Grand Canyon Railway.
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- mhkayParker, Colorado236 contributionsStep into the train depot and yesteryearA throwback to another era, the train depot was very nice to visit while we waited for the train. A wonderful gift shop - something for everyone. The shop assistants were knowledgeable and polite - we felt very comfortable here.Visited September 2022Written 23 December 2022
- Nancy SPhoenix, Arizona21 contributionsGreat time for the entire familyThe Train was a great experience for all ages. The staff was amazing, very organized and fun events on the ride up and back. The grandsons loved the scavenger hunt and musicians on the way up. The top favorite of all was the ‘robbery’ on the way back. Highly recommend.Visited May 2023Travelled with familyWritten 10 June 2023
- SoCalOregonianMurrieta, California10,390 contributionsDEPOT/GIFTSHOP/COFFEE SHOPThis depot co-located with the hotel, is the place where you pick up your tickets for the train. It is also a very large gift shop and there is also a coffee shop located here. Around the area are static displays of various railroad equipment, Shay locomotive, caboose.Visited June 2023Written 21 August 2023
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SoCalOregonian
Murrieta, CA10,390 contributions
Jun 2023
This depot co-located with the hotel, is the place where you pick up your tickets for the train. It is also a very large gift shop and there is also a coffee shop located here. Around the area are static displays of various railroad equipment, Shay locomotive, caboose.
Written 21 August 2023
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Krista
7 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Nice quality gift shop that offered many of the same items in the GC gift shops at the same prices. We purchased our train tickets as part of a package, so they were given to us when we checked into the hotel.
Written 10 July 2023
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helensims61
Wark, UK492 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Just a quick stop on our coach tour of Route 66. Stopped at the station and seen the Grand Canyon train, it was loading people but we did not see it pull out . There are other trains there for anyone into trains
Written 20 June 2023
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Nancy S
Phoenix, AZ21 contributions
May 2023 • Family
The Train was a great experience for all ages. The staff was amazing, very organized and fun events on the ride up and back. The grandsons loved the scavenger hunt and musicians on the way up. The top favorite of all was the ‘robbery’ on the way back. Highly recommend.
Written 10 June 2023
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Asoik
Kennesaw, GA13 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
This is no museum. It is just a train station. Catch the train that takes you to Grand Canyon National park from here.
Written 14 March 2023
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taureau44
Denver, CO86 contributions
Mar 2023
I could't believe when I saw their parking lot fall with cars,i thought with the snow and cold, people will not take the train and I was wrong, you could see everything seniors, family with kids, had wonderful time
Written 5 March 2023
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mhkay
Parker, CO236 contributions
Sep 2022
A throwback to another era, the train depot was very nice to visit while we waited for the train. A wonderful gift shop - something for everyone. The shop assistants were knowledgeable and polite - we felt very comfortable here.
Written 23 December 2022
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Vict0ria_H963
Kodiak, Alaska, USA19 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
The ride was beautiful and entertaining a must to do. We laughed, sang and enjoyed the views. We rode in coach to the canyon and the dome car on the way home. Great day.
Written 24 October 2022
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Kathy59
Westminster, MD3 contributions
Oct 2022
Wonderful experience and beautiful scenery! Very authentic and absolutely loved the coral act. Very realistic and sense of humor!!
Written 21 October 2022
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kritolbloom
Cuyahoga Falls, OH2 contributions
Aug 2022
This is a wonderfully educational place to see and learn about the trains that take you into the Grand Canyon. There's a lot to walk around and see and it is very central to everything in Williams. A little pricey.
Written 9 October 2022
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How many cars are used on the train
Clive H
Wakefield, UK154 contributions
Sorry for delay but normally 10
joheydon
South Carolina90 contributions
we're staying at the railway hotel then taking the train for 2 nights inside the Grand Canyon, what do we do with our suitcases?
MacinTex
Pittsburgh, PA384 contributions
The suitcases that you're taking to the canyon need to be dropped off in the Railway Hotel lobby in the morning. They'll take them all the way to your room at the canyon. Extra luggage will have to stay in your car. You could ask the front desk if they have somewhere to hold them, but I just left mine in the car.
Mswonderful4u
Moriarty, NM121 contributions
Has anyone gone in January? was the train full during that time? how much time did you get to see the grand canyon? we're there any tours provided? discounts on tickets? thank you for answering my questions
Trish R
Katy, TX31 contributions
I have not gone then, but We asked the same question about coming in January and staff stated it is pretty dead there as it is very cold. So the train should not be full. I stayed 2 1/2 days in the Canyon, so not sure of the turn around time for a day trip. There was a awesome sunset tour but if you are going just for the day you may not be able to have the time.
Zoveida S
Culiacan, Mexico15 contributions
De Cornville a Williams Depont cuanto tiempo en horas se hace. Ahà voy alojar. Necesito madrugar para llegar a tiempo a la estación o es necesario dormir una noche antes?? Llego a Cornville el Lunes 25 de Julio /16 somos 4 Personas. Para comprar boletos on line. Gracias.
Jo Ann C
Lecanto, Florida, United States
2007 we bought 2 Jackets, nylon with cotton liner. Outside had a Grand Canyon Railway & Resort embroider patch. Zipped with hood. I need to know if you still sell them. Inside label reads Times Square Sportswear
Jeff B
Pahrump, NV12 contributions
Can not answer 100% yes. We recall seeing some type of nylon jacket that was selling for roughly $50, but unable to say it is what you describe. The wife bought a hoodie sweat shirt versus a jacket. Sorry we can't help you any help, but maybe try to contact the vendor directly to determine if they still sell them.
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