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1. wpyr.comBook Alaska Shore Excursions with White Pass & Yukon Route ...

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   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!

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2. wpyr.com › excursionsScenic Railway of the World - White Pass and Yukon Route

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   WPYR offers various scenic railway trips in Alaska, from Skagway to Bennett, Whitehorse and Inspiration Point. Choose from different durations, prices and options, including steam engine, hiking and camping services.

3. wpyr.com › excursions › productWhite Pass Summit Excursion | White Pass & Yukon Route Railway

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   Enjoy a scenic train ride to the White Pass Summit, retracing the original route of the Klondike Trail of '98. See mountains, glaciers, waterfalls and historic sites along the way.

4. www.hollandamerica.com › en › usWhite Pass & Yukon Route Railroad - Alaska Shore Excursion

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   The WP&YR rail line offers a variety of Yukon and Alaska shore excursions, including one-way and round-trip journeys, combination train and motorcoach excursions, as well as a service created specifically for hikers. Ready to ride the rails? Book Alaska shore excursions or visit wpyr.com to find out more.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › White_Pass_and_Yukon_RouteWhite Pass and Yukon Route - Wikipedia

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   Centre. The 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 direct connection to any other railroad.

6. www.yelp.com › biz › white-pass-and-yukon-routeWhite Pass & Yukon Route Railroad - Yelp

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   Sep 26, 2012 · White Pass & Yukon Route is the premier excursion destination in the city of Skagway. Ride the rails for unforgettable scenery, rich history and lasting memories of your Alaskan vacation. Open early May through late September.…. Read more.

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   What does WPY stand for?

   • border The 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 direct connection to any other railroad.

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   Does WP&YR offer shore excursions?

   • The WP&YR rail line offers a variety of Yukon and Alaska shore excursions, including one-way and round-trip journeys, combination train and motorcoach excursions, as well as a service created specifically for hikers. Ready to ride the rails?

   White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad | Alaska Shore Excursion

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   What did WP&YR do?

   • The WP&YR was an early innovator in the field of inter-modal (ship-to-train-to-truck) transportation, now a common method for delivering goods over long distances. Operation as a commercial railway ceased in 1982 when low mineral prices crippled the mining industry.

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   How tall is the WP&YR?

   • The WP&YR has grades as steep as 3.9 percent and climbs 3,000 feet in just 20 miles. The railroad’s steel cantilever bridge was once the tallest of its kind in the world. The WP&YR was an early innovator in the field of inter-modal (ship-to-train-to-truck) transportation, now a common method for delivering goods over long distances.

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   When did the WP&YR start using containers?

   • The WP&YR owned an early container ship (Clifford J. Rogers, built in 1955), and in 1956 introduced containers, although these were far smaller than the truck-sized containers that came into use in the United States in 1956 and could not readily be handed off to other railroads or ship lines. The Faro lead - zinc mine opened in 1969.

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   What gauge is a WP&YR tyre?

   • The first is that they were converted from 1,000 mm (3 ft3+3⁄8in) metre gauge gauge to 3 ft (914 mm) gauge by the WP&YR shops in Skagway, Alaska.The second is that they were built for Iran and diverted to the WP&YR. [ 49 ]

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8. www.travelalaska.com › skagway › sightseeing-toursWhite Pass & Yukon Route Railroad | Travel Alaska

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   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 ceremonial Golden Spike in Carcross, Yukon.