Where does the Texas State Railroad take you?

Texas State Railroad – The Official Railroad of Texas Vintage steam and diesel locomotives take passengers across the celebrated rails of the Piney Woods Route between the quaint East Texas towns of Palestine and Rusk on a 50-mile roundtrip adventure.

How long is train ride at Texas State Railroad?

four-hour
Breathe deep, enjoy a drink and relax as you lose yourself on a round-trip, four-hour, 25-mile rail journey through the Piney Woods of East Texas where history is just part of the journey.

Is the Texas State Railroad a round trip?

Our daily trains (excluding special event trains) are approximately four hours, round-trip. You are on the train to the destination depot for approximately 1.5 hours. A one hour lunch time is allotted at the depot and then approximately 1.5 hour return trip.

Is the Texas State Railroad still running?

In 1976, the railroad opened as a tourist line, running sightseeing tours between Palestine and Rusk. Today, the Texas State Railroad is the official railroad of Texas offering a range of different rides that just about anyone would enjoy.

Are there bathrooms on the Polar Express?

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is not responsible for the on-time performance of mass transit. Trains will not be held for late arrivals and tickets are non-refundable. Are there restrooms on board the train? A limited number of restrooms are available on board the train.

Are there any passenger trains in Texas?

Texas has almost 20 Amtrak stations and three Amtrak routes: Heartland Flyer, Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle. You can travel regionally between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth on the Heartland Flyer, or reach many cities in Texas and far-away places such as Chicago, St.

Where is Piney Woods Texas?

The Piney Woods Forests stretch across eastern Texas, northwestern Louisiana, and southwestern Arkansas. This ecoregion includes parts of what is commonly known as the Big Thicket region of east Texas.

Do you wear pajamas to Polar Express?

What should my family wear? Families are encouraged to wear warm pajamas just like passengers from THE POLAR EXPRESS™ book and film. Passengers will spend time on an unheated platform as they board and disembark from the train, so appropriate winter attire is also recommended.

Do adults wear pajamas on Polar Express?

What should I wear for THE POLAR EXPRESS™? We encourage our guests, young and old to wear pyjamas just as in the book with a dressing gown for good measure also.

Is Amtrak the only passenger train?

Amtrak is the only intercity passenger transportation service in an increasing number of communities that lack intercity bus and airline service. Amtrak is one of the largest operators of contract commuter services in North America; Amtrak provides either services and/or access for 13 commuter agencies.