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WEBPassionate about trains and the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway? Check out this section dedicated to railfans! See More. Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, sit back as we take you on a journey to see our splendid panorama of mountains, glaciers & gorges. Book direct!
White Pass and Yukon Route - Wikipedia
WEBThe White Pass and Yukon Route (WP&Y, WP&YR) (reporting mark WPY) is a Canadian and U.S. Class III 3 ft (914 mm) narrow-gauge railroad linking the port of Skagway, Alaska, with Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon. An isolated system, it has no …
White Pass & Yukon Route Railway | Scenic Railway of the World
WEBExperience this unique railroad that symbolizes accomplishment in adventure and pioneering – of triumph over challenge. 2024 Excursion Dates Available Now. 2.75 – 3 Hours. 40 miles ROUND TRIP. $146/Adult $73/Child*.
White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad | Scenic Rail Trips
WEBRide the rails on a real gold-rush era, narrow-gauge railroad from Skagway into the heart of the Yukon. On the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad, you’ll have several trip options, taking you past glacial rivers, waterfalls, and gorges for a real taste of wild Alaska.
WP&YR Facts - White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
WEBThe White Pass & Yukon Route climbs from sea level in Skagway to almost 3000 feet at the summit in just 20 miles and features steep grades of almost 3.9%. The tight curves of the White Pass called for a narrow gauge railroad. The rails were three feet apart on a 10-foot-wide road bed and meant lower construction costs.
White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad | Travel Alaska
WEBTrips depart from Skagway, AK, Fraser, BC, Carcross, YT, & Whitehorse, YT, between early May and late September each year. Visit Website. Built in 1898 to open the Klondike to gold seekers, this narrow gauge railway, originally stretching from Skagway, Alaska, to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, was completed in 1900 with the driving of the ...
White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad | Travel Yukon - Yukon ...
WEBBuilt in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the White Pass & Yukon Route was completed in 1900 with the driving of the ceremonial Golden Spike in Carcross...
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