It took longer than expected, but a buyout offer by Xanterra Parks and Resorts for the Grand Canyon Railway based in the Route 66 town of Williams, Ariz., was accepted in late January, according to a news item in Arizona Republic.

The sale of the railway from longtime owners Max and Thelma Biegert had been reported in September and was expected to be closed within a month. The new article gives no reason for the apparent delay.

The Republic now says the final closure of the sale is expected within 60 days.

The railway remains a popular way for Route 66 travelers and other tourists to go to the Grand Canyon. No significant changes in the service are expected.