Copper Calendar

 

2009

November 1st - Season Begins
November 7th- Grand Opening
November 12-15th - Veteran's Day promotion
November 26th - Closed Thanksgiving Day
December 12th - Gila Community food bank and Copper Spike food drive

December 18,19,20th - North Pole Express
December 31st - New Year's Eve Train

2010

February 13th - Romance on the Rails
February - Home tour
March 17th - Wear green - Save green
March 27th- Swing Fever
April - To be announced

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Now accepting reservations,
call 1-866-979-RAIL(7245)

Special Overnight and Dinner Packages-details coming soon!

Fares

Adults: $22
Seniors: $19 (60yrs and over)
Children: $12 (12 and under)

Roundtrips

Train Schedule: Train Schedule: Trains run Thursday-Sunday only Depot is open days of operation from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Trip 1 Depart Globe Depot 9:30 am Arrive Apache Gold Casino Resort 10:20 am Depart Apache Gold Casino Resort 10:30 am Arrive Globe Depot 11:00 am Trip 2 Depart Globe Depot 11:30 am Arrive Apache Gold Casino Resort 12:20 pm Depart Apache Gold Casino Resort 12:30 pm Arrive Globe Depot 1:00 pm Trip 3 Depart Globe Depot 1:30 pm Arrive Apache Gold Casino Resort 2:20 pm Depart Apache Gold Casino Resort 2:30 pm Arrive Globe Depot 3:00 pm Trip 4 Depart Globe Depot 3:30 pm Arrive Apache Gold Casino Resort 4:20 pm Depart Apache Gold Casino Resort 4:30 pm Arrive Globe Depot 5:00 pm

Also representing

Mount Hood Railroad
Hood River, Oregon
www.mthoodrr.com

Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
Alamosa, Colorado & La Veta, Colorado
www.riograndescenicrailroad.com

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What towns does the train depart from?

There are two departure locations: our main depot is on broad street in Globe. This depot is in the restored historic railway building. There is a second departure location at the Apache Gold Casino Depot with tickets available at the Casino gift shop.

2. What are some local restaurants and shopping around Globe?

We suggest you visit the Globe/Miami chamber site, www.globemiamichamber.com, or for more recommendations www.globemiamitimes.com

3. What options are available at the Casino?

In addition to the casino operations, there is a gift shop and locations for lunch and dinner. For overnight guests there is the Apache Gold Best Western and a highly rated golf course.

4. Are there snacks or beverages on board?

Yes.

5. What does the scenery on the trip look like?

Globe is located in the heart of Arizona's magnificent Tonto National Forest and is surrounded by high desert mountain vistas and mesas made famous in the Southwest. The route crosses over trestles and passes discontinued mines.

6. How early should we get there to get Dome seats?

Seating is first come, first served with preferential treatment for large groups with advance notice.

7.Can we get by the depot anytime and purchase tickets? What are their hours?

You may purchase tickets by calling our toll free number 1-866-979-RAIL, the depot is open during excursion hours, Thursday- Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

8. Is the train wheel chair accessible?

Wheelchair lifts are located at both depots—Globe and Apache Gold Casino depot. The coach cars have limited space for wheelchairs. To access the dome cars, passengers must be able to walk and negotiate steps, either on their own or with assistance, as our historic dome cars do not accommodate wheelchairs.

9. Is there parking at the Depot?

There is daily parking in and around the depot.

10. Do you go across a bridge?

There are trestles on the route, one going over historic Broad Street.