Guide to Arizona's Miniature Railroads

Featuring

The Superstition Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad

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Goldfield Ghost Town's Superstition Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad in Goldfield, Arizona

          Established in 1893, the town of Goldfield, Arizona was a booming gold mining community. More than $1.5 million dollars worth of gold at $20 per ounce was worked from local mines. During it's heyday estimates of the population range from 3-5 thousand people. Eventually the mines reached the aquifer which caused them to flood. By November of 1898, the post office was discontinued and the town ceased to exist. Fire destroyed the few remaining buildings a short time later.

Goldfield Ghost Town

Welcome to Goldfield Ghost Town

          In the 1980's a tourist "ghost town" was constructed at the site of the original town of Goldfield. In 1989 the Goldfield Ghost Town opened to the public. Today's attractions include a mine tour, horse back riding, gold panning, a museum, shops, restaurants, and the Superstition Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad.

Goldfield Ghost Town		Mine Tour
Mammoth Saloon		Livery With Bordello in Background

          The Superstition Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad's 36" gauge train consists of a Plymouth diesel (built in 1963) pulling a passenger car and a caboose. A mile and a half of track circles the town, and the well narrated journey lasts 20 minutes. The engineer provides insights into the history of Goldfield, the Superstition Mountains, and the desert southwest in general. The train makes 3 stops to allow passengers a chance to get photographs from their seats and to soak in the desert beauty.

Goldfield Station		Plymouth Engine
Engine, Passenger Car and Caboose		Front View of the Engine

          The train departs approximately every 35 minutes on a 20 minute journey billed as "a mile and a half of history".

A View From the Passenger Car		Heading out of Town
Superstition Mountains in background		Passing a Brookville on display

          October 2006 Update: ***** During the 2006 season the #8 Brookville engine replaced the #7 Plymouth engine as the motive power on the Superstition Scenic Narrow Gauge Railroad. The old #7 Plymouth engine now takes up residence on the side track behind the depot and serves as a static display. Here are some photos of #8 in service.

At the Depot		> Starting the journey
Side view of #8 Brookville engine		> Returning to the depot

          For ticket prices, days and hours of operation visit the Goldfield Ghost Town website.

Superstition mountains

Goldfield ghost town in the distance