A century ago, most visitors arrived at the Grand Canyon by rail. Today, the historic railroad still makes the 65 mile, two hour journey from Williams to the canyon, using steam locomotives and vintage railroad cars. I photographed the train while parked in Williams overnight, using a fence post to support my camera for this one-second exposure. The image is rich in the atmosphere of twilight, with the light glinting off the old tracks and the fading hint of daylight still visible in the cloud streaked sky. The silver train seems as quiet as its surroundings. In the distance, the colonnades of the original Williams depot can be seen. I rode this very train to the canyon the next morning. (For another image featuring this unique railroad, click on the thumbnail below.)