Utah is probably most noted for the completion point of the first transcontinential railroad at Promonotory Summit, on May 10,1869. The Utah Central was the states first railroad in 1870, and was connected to the original transcontinental railroad. Today, the state has 1469 miles of track and is served primarily by Southern Pacific RR and BNSF.
The popular Heber Valley RR offers some of the finest scenic rail excursions the west has to offer serving by over 77,000 passengers a year.
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The S&S Shortline Railroad Park and Museum has miniature train rides, including over 11,000 feet of 7 1/2" gauge rail and 5,000 feet of 24" gauge rail and more than 90 engines and cars in both sizes. This nostalgic and fascinating park will provide an enjoyable and unforgettable experience for the entire family!
Dating back to 1899, the Heber Valley Railroad served the pioneers who first settled the valley and now operates as non-profit organization. The railroad has been used in a number of motion pictures and was featured on TV episodes of "Touched by an Angel" and "Promised Land". The steam engine and ten railroad cars have been featured in 33 motion pictures over the past 20 years. The "Movie Train" is now in operation and you're welcome to come visit and ride where movie stars once worked. Special events include Comedy Murder Mysteries, Raft the River in the summer, dances and a famous Barbecue Dinner Train. Ghosts and Goblins abound during the month of October aboard the popular Haunted Canyon Train. Train rides in December include the ever popular Christmas train adventure THE POLAR EXPRESS®. Three hour scenic train rides provide breathtaking scenery and stunning views of the Wasatch Mountains and Provo Canyon. Winter train rides provide exceptional photo opportunities. Amenities on board include heated coaches in the winter, rest rooms, a snack coach and gift shop.
Western Mining Railroad Museum is housed in the Old Helper Hotel building, built in 1913 - 1914. The town was established by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. Four floors of artifacts, exhibits and photographs of the railroad and the mining town. Model train layout.
This is the National Historic Site of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869. Using replica steam locomotives built in 1979, the Jupiter and #119 steam locomotives are on display and run daily from May 1 through Labor Day. Photo runs only, no rides are available. Directions.
Visitors to the Utah State Railroad Museum at Union Station are treated to a variety of interactive and pictorial displays and artifacts illustrating the construction of the first transcontinental railroad. As visitors enter the Railroad Museum they pass under timbers used to construct the historic Lucin Trestle across the Great Salt Lake. On display is one of the last great Union Pacific 4-8-4 Northern type steam locomotives, No.833. Also featured, is a model train exhibit. Directions.
