The train station in Tucumcari, N.M., isn't on Route 66, but it and the railroad are so strongly linked to the Mother Road that any news about it is noteworthy. The Quay County Sun in Tucumcari reports that the historic train station is set for $400,000 worth of improvements to become a centerpiece of downtown's … Continue reading Tucumcari train station in line for $400,000 grant
Category: Railroad
Grand Canyon Railway sold
The Grand Canyon Railway, which starts in the Route 66 town of Williams, Ariz., and takes tourists to the canyon's South Rim, has been sold to a Colorado firm that runs concessions in the canyon, reports the Phoenix Business Journal. Xanterra Parks and Resorts hopes to formally close the deal by next month. Max and … Continue reading Grand Canyon Railway sold
Albuquerque streetcar plan discussed
John at the Big Albuquerque-like Things blog attended an informational meeting about plans of using streetcars on the Duke City's streets, including Central Avenue (aka Route 66). John did a good job providing an overview of the project, including pictures from the presentation. He thinks tourists (like me) will use the streetcars to go to … Continue reading Albuquerque streetcar plan discussed
Sayre’s railroad gem
Quite a few Route 66ers are unaware of the RS&K Railroad Museum on North Sixth Street in the Route 66 town of Sayre, Okla. That's because it's been there only 16 years, is located in a private residence, keeps somewhat irregular hours, and there aren't many references to it on the Internet. The museum gets … Continue reading Sayre’s railroad gem
A look at the planned Route 66 Station
I've acquired computer artist's renderings of the Route 66 Station park, which will be in the 3900 block Southwest Boulevard in Tulsa, in a current vacant lot cross the road from Daniel Webster High School. Route 66 Station will be funded by the Tulsa County Vision 2025 sales tax. I'm told it should be bidded … Continue reading A look at the planned Route 66 Station
Trolley museum celebrates 10th year
The city of Sapulpa, Okla., is marking the 10th anniversary of the trolley museum that sits on a prominent spot along Route 66, reports the Sapulpa Daily Herald. It's a 1918-19 electric trolley that moved around Sapulpa a lot and nearly was purchased by the nearby town of Sand Springs. But a local group stepped … Continue reading Trolley museum celebrates 10th year
Riding the 844 train
Ace Jackalope of The Lope blog not only went to see Union Pacific Railroad's historic No. 844 steam engine when it made a recent stop in the Route 66 town of Claremore, Okla., but he also rode it clear to Kansas City. Click here for the story and a lot more great photos.
Work on Holbrook railroad depot progresses
The Holbrook (Ariz.) Tribune-News has an article about the restoration work being done on Holbrook's historic railroad depot. ... The project is slightly behind schedule, mainly due to the need for changes in the restoration plans, but he still expects the majority of work to be complete in time for the busiest part of tourist … Continue reading Work on Holbrook railroad depot progresses
Catching the ol’ No. 844
Route 66 roadie Brian Kreimendahl went to catch the Union Pacific Railroad's historic No. 844 steam engine as it powered its way into the Route 66 towns of Tucumcari and Santa Rosa, N.M., last week as part of its South Express History Tour. Brian has a lot of nice photos on his site here, including … Continue reading Catching the ol’ No. 844
Another attraction coming for Route 66 rail fans
The central New Mexico region is preparing to open a commuter rail line called the Rail Runner that eventually will connect the Duke City to Santa Fe. Considering that Albuquerque has the region's only major airport and considering Santa Fe is filled with tourism attractions, it sounds like this is a terrific alternative to driving … Continue reading Another attraction coming for Route 66 rail fans