Out Arizona Way

[Tyson Rayles]

"The Verde Canyon Railroad runs a tour train out of the Clarkdale Depot twice daily that has breathtaking river views that includes nesting bald eagles and stunning canyon walls. A four-hour round trip now runs around $65, a bit more for first class that includes a bite to eat on the way. The last time we took that trip with some visitors, we included a dinner and a Western show at the Blazin’ M Ranch, just a few miles away. The town of Jerome is not that far, so it’s possible to spend some time going through the old mining town before or after your train ride. It’s steep winding narrow streets and old buildings give you a sense of what life might have been like living there 100 years ago."

I always thought John Olsen's Jerome and Southwestern was one of the finest small layouts I have ever come across.