A Guide to the WP&YR

The White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad: Route Narration
The official 2017 mile-by-mile route narration of the rail line from Skagway, Alaska, to Carcross, Yukon, enhanced by over 40 photos, and links to more information.

Points of Interest on the White Pass & Yukon Route Rail Line
A list of 80 points of interest on the entire 111-mile rail line from Skagway, Alaska, to Whitehorse, Yukon.

The White Pass & Yukon Route
Published in 1900, this advertisement-heavy 148-page magazine was compiled and edited by Trevor Corry (pdf, 46 MB). It describes the rail line and all associated points, from Seattle to Atlin and Dawson.

Carcross to Bennett on the WP&YR "Washout Special"
Due to a major washout south of Bennett in May 2009, 2 passenger cars were trucked from Skagway to Carcross and the "Washout Special" was initiated.

Carcross-Skagway Inaugural Run
Commentary and 20 photos from the inaugural run on May 25, 2007.

A Northern Steam Adventure
Discovered in 2003, this 16mm film takes us from Skagway to Dawson by train and sternwheeler. This article shows captioned 60 stills from the film.

Steaming to Bennett
For steam train fans, the Skagway-Bennett excursion is the ultimate trip in the North. This photo album from July 2001 by Murray Lundberg will show you why.

Bennett-Carcross (northbound) Photo Album
Almost 40 photos from 1997-2003, recording major points and/or Mileposts.

Carcross-Bennett (southbound) Photo Album
Seventeen photos from 1997-2003, recording major points and/or Mileposts.