Structural repairs to the Whittier Barge

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12 Days/12 Nights

Available late May - early September 2023

Travel Package Highlights:

• Ride the Coastal Classic, Glacier Discovery and Denali Star Trains the full length of the Alaska Railroad's historic main line
• Entry to the Anchorage Museum's special exhibit celebrating the centennial of the Alaska Railroad
• Glacier & wildlife cruise in Kenai Fjords National Park
• Spencer Glacier float trip
• Denali wildlife tour

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Next year, the Alaska Railroad Corp. (ARRC) will reach its 100th anniversary.

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It was July 15, 1923, when then-president Warren G. Harding drove in the golden spike signaling the completion of the railroad in Nenana, Alaska. And as the new year dawns, Alaska Railroad gets ready to mark 100 years since the completion of its 470-mile mainline.

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On July 15, 1923, President Warren G. Harding drove in the “golden spike” signaling the completion of the railroad in Nenana, Alaska.

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2023 official print-poster artwork features centennial themes

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — For its 100-year anniversary in 2023, the Alaska Railroad (ARRC) commissioned centennial-focused artwork by two artists from Alaska’s interior region, including Nenana, where the railroad was completed in a spike-driving ceremony on July 15, 1923. The artwork is featured on official 2023 prints, posters and other merchandise available at the railroad’s gift shops and ticket windows. The public can meet artists William “Art” Chase from North Pole and Noah Nolywaika from Nenana during two sign-and-sale events in January that kick off centennial year activities in 2023.

• FAIRBANKS: Friday, Jan. 6, 4-7 p.m. at the Fairbanks Depot (1031 Alaska Railroad Depot Road)

• ANCHORAGE: Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Anchorage Historic Depot (411 W. 1st Avenue)

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The Holiday Train made its triumphant return at the Alaska Railroad after a long pandemic.

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Alaska Railroad’s classic RDC #701 train has found a new home on Whistle Hill in Soldotna, joining a pair of vintage trains collected by Mary and Dr. Henry Krull.

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All Aboard ! This week, the Blues and Yellows are being loaded up and railed South to a railroad project near Moose Pass.

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Huna Totem Corporation broke ground on Monday on an $80 million infrastructure project that will bring a second docking facility to the gateway of Prince William Sound, Whittier, Alaska.

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A milestone for the last locomotive in the Alaska Railroad

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On October 8, an event at the Engine House celebrated progress and the joining of 557 with her tender. Several members of the press were there along with over 100 supporters and 30 volunteers. The Alaska Railroad Aurora northbound passenger train made a pre-arranged stop at 9:45 so the locomotives could exchange whistle blasts (557's five-chime Nathan was piped to an air tank) and the passengers and gathered guests could exchange waves and shouted greetings. (see photos: 1, 2)
 
We are also pleased to announce that our contributors have met the $50,000 matching fund challenge. Thank you!
 
There is still one to two years of work left and significant additional funds are needed. We encourage and appreciate your contributions.