The natural beauty of Arizona's desert landscape creates a dramatic setting for the unique group of shortline railroads, that cut across the state. Powered by older-model locomotives from Baldwin, Alco, and EMD, Arizona's shortlines provide us with an excellent opportunity to view these classic machines in operation. When these smoking diesels are filmed against a desert alive with the colors of spring wildflowers, the result is a visually stunning experience. The copper roads are exciting to watch. We see the Copper Basin, San Manuel Arizona, Magma Arizona, and the Arizona Eastern in action. An Arizona & California train is followed across the western part of the state to its headquarters in Parker. This new regional line is a first-class operation, and its newly-painted diesels gleam under Arizona's sunny skies. We conclude our presentation with a tour of the Apache Railroad, and a ride on a road train to Holbrook and back. Five of Apache's Alcos power the train; it's an awesome sight and the sound is incredible! This is an exhilarating experience you'll want to watch over and over again. 100 Minutes |
P.O. Box 94911 Pasadena, CA 91109-4911 |