Introducing Rail Baron Charters
Your Own Private Train
Truly Make a Grand Trip Grander the Grandest. Rail Baron Charters are for those who wish to make the ultimate Grand Canyon memories. Charter your own private car, set of cars, or even a private train from Williams, AZ to Grand Canyon National Park and back while our helpful and entertaining staff make the journey one you will reflect on with joy for years to come. Designed for those with vacation dreams as big as the canyon, Rail Baron Charters combine the luxury of private train cars with the views of the old West and provide the perfect platform for celebrating a wedding, birthday, anniversary, retirement, class reunion, or other milestone moments.
Contact your Rail Concierge at (928) 635-5700 to learn more and book.
YOUR PRIVATE CAR or YOUR PRIVATE TRAIN
Charter a Car on the Daily Train to the Grand Canyon
Choose one of our classic passenger cars and make it a private experience for your friends and family on the daily scheduled departure from Williams to the Grand Canyon. Ride in style in your choice of rail car, or even charter multiple cars. It’s a great option for any size group that wants to have privacy in a vintage environment.
Be the Train Master - Control the Schedule & Charter Your Private Train
Want to control the entire experience? Select your steam or diesel locomotive, choose your passenger cars, and customize your experience with a wide variety of add-ons. The best part? You can choose how long you stay at the Grand Canyon and when you want to head back. Want to arrive at the canyon, have lunch at El Tovar, and hike until 9:00 PM? You can! No need to stick to anyone’s schedule but your own.
CHARTER ONE OF OUR CLASSIC RAIL CARS
Testimonials
It was a special time for all of us...
“It was a special time for all of us thanks to you and the team at Grand Canyon Railway. We cannot thank you and the team enough for the exquisite way all details were handled from beginning to end! The experience was beyond expectation. I am not one to throw around compliments like this, but you and team honestly deserve it. Carol, conductor Victor, chef Hector and Tater were wonderful with my son and made the trip memorable. Thanks again and happy trails to you and the team!!”
-Michael B.
Thank you so much for treating us like royalty...
“Bruce and I would like to thank you so much for treating us like royalty the entire Grand Canyon visit. Your entire staff treated us exceptionally well and took care of us in every detail. Thank you again for your time and efforts.”
-Judy & Bruce K.
The trip was AWESOME!!
“The trip was AWESOME!! Canyon experience was unforgettable from start to finish. Exceeded my high expectations. We chose this trip as a Christmas gift to our parents last year cause Dad always wanted to ride a train. We don’t have viable train rides in South Louisiana. And Mom wanted to see the Grand Canyon. So this made sense. We had to consider their age and accessibility issues as well to get all the family together and accommodate a 4 and 2 yr old. Your planning and assistance with these requirements was incredible. In total we were 16 people: 14 adults and 2 kids. Everyone agreed that this was an unforgettable experience. I think overall the train ride was the highlight of the trip. Thank you for all your help.”
-Dexter I.
We had a great time on the Ultimate Polar Express!
“ We had a great time on the Ultimate Polar Express! Three years previously we had taken the regular Polar Express train, and we knew it would be a quality adventure, but you exceeded our expectations. I want to compliment you on the gift bags; not only was it nice to get it, but the quality of the gifts was excellent. It was such a nice touch for everyone to receive it from Santa. Everyone on the train was excellent and made it magical. The train car was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. I appreciate you coming out to the train to meet us, I feel that was above the call of duty for you to have to be there at night but appreciate being able to meet you after working with you on the trip contract. The rooms were great again, I got a lot of comments on how nice the rooms were. And a lot of people mentioned how good the buffet was. I appreciate that before we left for the trip, you gave me your phone number again in case I had any questions or problems. Thanks again for all your help. We really feel like we have the Christmas spirit now!”
-Barbara A.
Enhance Your Journey
Choose from a wide array of options from a steam locomotive to dining packages to in-car amenities to beverage service to give your journey a little something extra. Explore the options below:
| Charter Car Type | Maximum Guests per Car | Starting at Car Charter Prices Added to Daily Train Going to Grand Canyon | Starting at Price for Privately Scheduled Train Pulled by Diesel Locomotive | Starting at Price for Privately Scheduled Train Pulled by Steam Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach Class | 88 | $8,458 | $18,458 | $28,458 |
| First Class - Buckey O'Neill | 50 | $8,499 | $18,499 | $28,499 |
| First Class - Arizona or Bright Angel | 68 | $11,219 | $21,219 | $31,219 |
| First Class - Observation Dome Combo | 66 | $11,939 | $21,939 | $31,939 |
| Luxury Parlor | 32 | $7,679 | $17,679 | $27,679 |
| Luxury Dome | 66 | $12,479 | $22,479 | $32,479 |