White Pass & Yukon Railroad #73

Hard to believe this breathtaking railway was built in just two years!

If you’ve ever been to Skagway, Alaska, you no doubt have ridden this iconic railway out of the port of Skagway up the mountain to White Pass Summit, passing Bridal Veil Falls, Inspiration Point and Dead Horse Gulch.

Built in 1898, the White Pass & Yukon Railwayy offers 49 mile round trip excursions with some of the most breathtaking views of the the Alaskan territory ever seen. The line starts at tidewater in Skagway and works its way up the mountain crossing wooden trestles, shear rock faces, and culminating at the 2865 foot White Pass Summit and eventually connecting Whitehorse, Canada.

Some quick facts about White Pass & Yukon Railroad #73

1. Manufacturer: Baldwin Locomotive Works
2. build date: 1947
3. Wheel alignment: 2-8-2 Mikado
4. tractive effort : 25,200 lbf
5. rebuilt 2018-2019

Let us know if you have ever had the chance to ride the classic White Pass & Yukon Railway. We love to hear about your experience!