Alaska Train Rides
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ANCHORAGE
ALASKA RAILROAD CORP
Enjoy the charm and scenic appeal of Alaska and the vast land through panoramic windows and underscored by historical narratives of lifelong Alaskan conductors and tour guides. Various popular vacation packages include the Glacial Discovery Train, the Coastal Classic Train, and the first rate Alaskan flagship, the Denali Star Train.
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FAIRBANKS
Tanana Valley Railroad operates Engine No. 1, an 0-4-0 ST steam locomotive built in 1899, on selected dates during the summertime. Steam engine was the first locomotive that operated in Fairbanks, Alaska in 1905. The Friends of the Tanana Valley Railroad is a non-profit organization of volunteers that restored A series of run dates can be found under the Operations Schedule.
SKAGWAY
WHITE PASS & YUKON ROUTE
Called the "Scenic Railway of the World, on your Alaskan scenic train ride excursion you will experience the breath taking panorama of mountains, glaciers, gorges, waterfalls, tunnels, trestles and historic sites from the comfort of vintage passenger coaches. Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the narrow gauge WP&YR climbs nearly 3000 feet in just 20 miles with steep grades of up to 3.9%, cliff-hanging turns of 16 degrees, two tunnels and numerous bridges and trestles, including a steel cantilever bridge built in 1901. You can also view a short video of the White Pass & Yukon Railroad in action.
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WASILLA
MUSEUM OF ALASKA TRANSPORTATION & INDUSTRY
Transportation museum with a model train layout and a collection of various modes of early travel.
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