Trains were a vital part of Arizona's past.
They moved goods and people quickly, and were the cornerstone of such industries as mining and ranching. They helped launch tourism in the region long before statehood and put small towns on the map.
To celebrate Arizona's centennial, Union Pacific will send a steam engine to the Grand Canyon State for a series of whistle stops. The train will stop in Gilbert, Tempe and Phoenix as it makes its way through the state. http://www.azcentral.com/travel/articles/2011/11/04/20111104arizona-centennial-train-stops-phoenix-tucson.html#start
Article courtesy of The Arizona Republic by Ron Dungan
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