The Sierra Madre Express
P.O. Box 26381
Tucson
,
Arizona
85726
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About
The Sierra Madre Express, Tucson
Imagine viewing jagged canyons, waterfalls and a vast variety of flora and fauna. This describes the Copper Canyon, a region in northern Mexico that only became accessible after a railroad line was completed from Los Mochis to Chihuahua in 1961. For centuries this remote region has been the home of the Tarahumara Indians, an indigenous group that has managed to maintain many of its customs and traditions. To many, the attraction of a nostalgic trip on a vintage train is quite evident. Peter M. Robbins founded the Sierra Madre Express in 1986 with this in mind. To date he has gathered a fleet of five classic rail cars originally built in the 1940’s and 1950’s. Service on the Sierra Madre Express is reminiscent of rail travel of a bygone era. From offering gourmet meals to attentive room service, a trainmaster and a crew of six look after the passenger’s every need. In addition an experienced bilingual escort accompanies every tour. Many guests have commented on the attention to detail t
Category
Railroads