After calling to confirm that the live steamers would, indeed, be running today, we headed back to Scottsdale to feed our train addiction. This was our third annual visit to McCormick-Stillman Park but our first time to visit on a Sunday when the live steamers were running.
From the website:The Scottsdale Live Steamers operate miniature locomotive built 3/4 inch to 1 foot scale. A train ride takes you on a 10 minute ride through the park's desert arboretum.
Paradise and Pacific Railroad was the first attraction to the park and continues to be its centerpiece. It is built and operated as an exact 5/12 (5 inches equals one foot) reproduction of a Colorado narrow gauge railroad. The Paradise and Pacific Railroad carries delighted passengers throughout the park on a a one mile track.
Huge playground and water spray mister for non-train fun!
The beautifully carved and meticulously restored Scottsdale Charro Carousel was purchased by the Scottsdale Railraod and Mechanical Society with signifiicant participation by the Scottsdale Charros, a local service group. Completed in 1950, it is registered with the National Carousel Association for the preservation of antique carousels. With 30 horses and 2 wheelchair chariots, it is a child's delight!
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