Train or tour to White Pass Summit?

[davy jones]

We want to decide between taking the train or road excursion to the White Pass Summit.  The "train" experience is not important to us, we are more interested in scenery and wildlife viewing.  

 

What are the pros and cons of each?

[BeasleysMom66]

The train was very fun and included a LOT of history the downside is it really doesn't stop for photos or wild life viewing.  Anywhere wildlife would be is going to be a distance as you go higher.  I don't have experience going to the summit any other way.

[Jnsplace1]

Taking Chilkoot tours that takes train one way, and van the opposite way in Sept.  From what I understand, this is a great way to do it.  Best of both worlds.