El Chepe – Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad

It’s a long train ride since the train moves slowly. The train reminds me of being on a boat, it rocks back and forth as it moves forward. It is well worth it, since the scenery is stunning. We had to stop taking pictures because the whole trip is stunning.
On the way up to Creel, we took first class and on the way back we tried general seating (economical class).
The difference between 1^st class and general seating, is respect of personal space. The seats are similar, the train ride is slightly better, however in economical class you have kids running up and down the isle way and the noise of peoples electronics being played loudly (no head phones). Theres a snack cart that goes back and forth every two hours (no real food as we had in 1^st class).
It’s an 8 hour trek from Los Mochis to Creel.
One key tip to ridding the train is where you sit, on the way to Creel sit on the Right hand side of the train (orientated by looking towards the front of the train) and on the way back, to Los Mochis, on the left this will maximize your view of the landscape.
If traveling economical class remember to bring plenty of your own snacks and water, it’s a long trip.
If you have a good set of headphones, I would say save the money and take economy class. However I just returned from eating and there is a big difference in what you can eat, in first class their is a restaurant with plates and cups and in economical class their is cup-​o-​noddles or potato chips with hot sauce. 8 hours is a long time with out a meal. I’m changing my recommendation, go first class.
Los Mochies Station phone number: (011 52) 01 (614) 439‑7211