{"id":27120,"date":"2023-07-28T09:30:30","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T16:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?p=27120"},"modified":"2023-07-28T09:46:52","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T16:46:52","slug":"famed-grand-canyon-steam-engine-is-turning-100-heres-how-to-celebrate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/desert\/famed-grand-canyon-steam-engine-is-turning-100-heres-how-to-celebrate","title":{"rendered":"Famed Grand Canyon Steam Engine is Turning 100\u2014Here&#8217;s How to Celebrate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28090328\/gcr-train-exterior-6.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1000\"  height=\"667\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-27122 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28090328\/gcr-train-exterior-6.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28090328\/gcr-train-exterior-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28090328\/gcr-train-exterior-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28090328\/gcr-train-exterior-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28090328\/gcr-train-exterior-6-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28090328\/gcr-train-exterior-6-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28090328\/gcr-train-exterior-6-80x53.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrain.com\/the-train\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grand Canyon Railway<\/a> is hosting a birthday celebration for one of its most iconic steam engines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Train No.4960 will be celebrating its centennial by following its regularly scheduled ride from Williams, Ariz. to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon on August 5, 12 and 19. The famed steam engine will also run on certain days in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrain.com\/the-train\/schedule-route\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">July and October<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092538\/gcr-train-kids-cowboys.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1000\"  height=\"667\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-27128 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092538\/gcr-train-kids-cowboys.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092538\/gcr-train-kids-cowboys.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092538\/gcr-train-kids-cowboys-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092538\/gcr-train-kids-cowboys-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092538\/gcr-train-kids-cowboys-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092538\/gcr-train-kids-cowboys-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092538\/gcr-train-kids-cowboys-80x53.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The birthday celebration will be hosted on August 12 in Williams, where there will be a line-up of fun events to celebrate all day, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8 a.m. \u2014 Aaron Johnson, author of the children\u2019s book series called <a data-uno-hassubmittext=\"no\" href=\"https:\/\/5dy57.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/J86O8D0YSQNNrwU6sWDCIA2RdhE-bPFj_Cf_QmSjWUu7lN20fvV60AzC0vB_YcahdPWV1A2YwbxCilIEyo7JrM6vWTWBLo3oUodxqd-WrzA8XBxW7vHLQqs-oyBP3EySZK1dk6rFthxIvOQ44gKdagwhbWON6IdPiFLF1cb4PtSIal6uNZ-klIHCee3ZbKM9JBUQztiQhsDCrUdnTv4y0K36S_tm079bEEnU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cNational Park Mysteries,\u201d<\/a> whose latest book takes place at the Grand Canyon, will be holding a book signing inside the Grand Canyon Railway Depot. The first 100 ticketed children will receive a complimentary copy of the book.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:15 a.m. \u2014 Official proclamation by Williams Mayor Don Dent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:30 a.m. \u2014 The train, pulled by 4060, will depart for Grand Canyon National Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:45 a.m.\u20133:15 p.m. \u2014 Special displays and demonstrations at the Grand Canyon Depot during layover&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3:30 p.m. \u2014 Train departs for Williams; all ticketed passengers will receive a complimentary piece of commemorative house-made fudge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5:45 p.m. \u2014 Pipes &amp; Drums will welcome 4960 back home to Williams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092553\/gcsr-canyon-shadows-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1000\"  height=\"714\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-27129 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092553\/gcsr-canyon-shadows-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092553\/gcsr-canyon-shadows-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092553\/gcsr-canyon-shadows-1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092553\/gcsr-canyon-shadows-1-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092553\/gcsr-canyon-shadows-1-380x271.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092553\/gcsr-canyon-shadows-1-800x571.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092553\/gcsr-canyon-shadows-1-80x58.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Grand Canyon Railway is one of the last daily standard gauge U.S railroads still running on a regular schedule. This railway hosts train No.4960, which is sometimes referred to as \u201cThe French Fry Express\u201d as the engine runs on waste vegetable oil and harvested snow melt. Vegetable oil is a great alternative for trains because it not only makes the engine run better, it also leaves a neutral carbon footprint.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092446\/gcr-historic-steam.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1000\"  height=\"761\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-27126 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092446\/gcr-historic-steam.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092446\/gcr-historic-steam.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092446\/gcr-historic-steam-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092446\/gcr-historic-steam-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092446\/gcr-historic-steam-380x289.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092446\/gcr-historic-steam-800x609.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/28092446\/gcr-historic-steam-80x60.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No.4960 was built in 1923 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia. In the 1950s it was chosen to pull \u201cfan trip\u201d trains on the railroad. It was brought to Arizona in 1989 where it got a massive makeover and started burning vegetable oil.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To book your tickets, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetrain.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.thetrain.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Photos courtesy The Grand Canyon Railway<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Grand Canyon Railway is hosting a birthday celebration for one of its most iconic steam engines. 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