This isn’t just a train ride — it’s a journey through the heart of Arizona. As Verde Canyon Railroad winds along the Verde River, the landscape unfolds with towering red rock cliffs, rare geological formations, historic bridges, ancient cliff dwellings, and wildlife. The tracks follow more than 80 curves, carved through solid rock over a century ago — and every turn reveals a new, unforgettable view. You’ll pass remnants of old mining sites, get a glimpse of ghost towns like Perkinsville, travel

Our annual Employee Appreciation Special (EAS) train trip is always a highlight of the year at BNSF. This year, the EAS – made up of 14 restored passenger railcars – visited cities in our Southwest and California divisions. The cities visited were Gallup, New Mexico; Winslow and Phoenix, Arizona; and Needles, Barstow, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield, California. Almost 6,800 passengers boarded the business cars throughout the month of June. Our dedicated crews worked for many months