The maximum speed the Grand Canyon Railway reaches is about 40 miles per hour. The railway is on a standard-gauge track.
Grand Canyon Railway and Grand Canyon Picture Tour
By Susan Breslow Sardone, About.com Guide
Originally built as a steam locomotive fed by coal, the Grand Canyon Railway train now travels burning more-efficient and cleaner coal.
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- Getting to Grand Canyon National Park
- Travel on the Grand Canyon Railway
- Plan a Trip on the Grand Canyon Railroad
- View Scenery through the Grand Canyon Train Dome Car
- Arrive at Grand Canyon Depot
- Experience the Grand Canyon
- View the Grand Canyon's South Rim
- Where to Stay in the Grand Canyon
- Tour Historic Grand Canyon Buildings
- Rainbow over the Grand Canyon
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