🚂✨ All aboard our NEWEST excursion departing from Rusk Depot! Join Texas State Railroad on the Rusk Turntable Run Excursion, a 1.5-hour round-trip journey through the stunning Piney Woods to the historic 1890s Locomotive Turntable in Maydelle, TX! Witness this ages-old rail technology in action as we turn the locomotive for the return trip. 🍽️ Snacks & drinks available (including alcoholic & non-alcoholic options!) ♿ ADA-compliant coach available (must reserve through our Reservations Desk) 👥
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Texas State Railroad "Official". Vault 49 · Set This Blaze (Instrumental). 🚂 All aboard our NEWEST excursion departing from Rusk Depot! Join Texas State Railroad on the Rusk Turntable Run Excursion, a 1.5-hour round-trip journey through the stunning Piney Woods to the historic 1890s Locomotive Turntable in Maydelle, TX! Witness this ages ...
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Truly a "Texas Treasure!" Our historic and scenic railroad offers diesel excursion train rides. Fun for the whole family! Tickets start at just $27. Your train ride is a 4 hour long round trip excursion with an hour and 15 min layover at the Rusk Rail Depot where you can enjoy lunch, explore the grounds, and visit the gift shop. Choose from several train cars, each with a unique experience. The Piney Woods Diesel Express Train Runs from March 8th - April 26th, 2024 Click the “Learn More” Button
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Truly a "Texas Treasure!" Our historic and scenic railroad offers diesel excursion train rides. Fun for the whole family! Tickets start at just $27. Your train ride is a 4 hour long round trip excursion with an hour and 15 min layover at the Rusk Rail Depot where you can enjoy lunch, explore the grounds, and visit the gift shop. Choose from several train cars, each with a unique experience. The Piney Woods Diesel Express Train Runs from March 8th - April 26th, 2024 Click the “Learn More” Button
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All Aboard our Vintage 1920's Steam Engine! Truly a "Texas Treasure!" Our historic and scenic railroad offers steam excursion train rides. Fun for the whole family! Tickets start at just $37. Your train ride is a 4 hour long round trip excursion with an hour and 15 min layover at the Rusk Rail Depot where you can enjoy lunch, explore the grounds, and visit the gift shop. Choose from several train cars, each with a unique experience. The Piney Woods Steam Express Train Runs from March 14th - Apri
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All Aboard our Vintage 1920's Steam Engine! Truly a "Texas Treasure!" Our historic and scenic railroad offers steam excursion train rides. Fun for the whole family! Tickets start at just $37. Your train ride is a 4 hour long round trip excursion with an hour and 15 min layover at the Rusk Rail Depot where you can enjoy lunch, explore the grounds, and visit the gift shop. Choose from several train cars, each with a unique experience. The Piney Woods Steam Express Train Runs from March 14th - Apri
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Texas State Railroad 🛤️ The start of the railroad dates back to 1883, with the completion of the Rusk Penitentiary in Rusk, Texas. Built with inmate labor, the original purpose of the railroad was to transport raw materials for the iron smelter located at the Rusk Penitentiary. In 1906, the line reached Maydelle, and by 1909, the line was completed when it reached Palestine. The railroad grew and eventually expanded to freight and passenger service, but it was not profitable. Regular train serv
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Texas State Railroad 🛤️ The start of the railroad dates back to 1883, with the completion of the Rusk Penitentiary in Rusk, Texas. Built with inmate labor, the original purpose of the railroad was to transport raw materials for the iron smelter located at the Rusk Penitentiary. In 1906, the line reached Maydelle, and by 1909, the line was completed when it reached Palestine. The railroad grew and eventually expanded to freight and passenger service, but it was not profitable. Regular train serv
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Hitch a ride on the Texas State Railroad from Rusk to Palestine in the June edition of "A Piece of Texas". Davy Crockett National Forest, Redlands Hotel, Davy Dogwood Park, The Gallery at Redlands, Smooth Rock 93.5, Visit Palestine, Texas State Railroad Society, Texas State Railroad, Palestine Depot, Texas State Railroad Rusk Depot, Oxbow Bakery, Switch-Brick Oven Pizza & Wine Bar, Red Fire Grille, Pint and Barrel Drafthouse, The Shelton Gin, Palestine, Texas, Rusk, Texas, A Piece of Texas | Tex
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Hitch a ride on the Texas State Railroad from Rusk to Palestine in the June edition of "A Piece of Texas". Davy Crockett National Forest, Redlands Hotel, Davy Dogwood Park, The Gallery at Redlands, Smooth Rock 93.5, Visit Palestine, Texas State Railroad Society, Texas State Railroad, Palestine Depot, Texas State Railroad Rusk Depot, Oxbow Bakery, Switch-Brick Oven Pizza & Wine Bar, Red Fire Grille, Pint and Barrel Drafthouse, The Shelton Gin, Palestine, Texas, Rusk, Texas, A Piece of Texas | Tex
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South Texas Valley Kids are Built Different. Growing up 15 minutes from another country, speaking two languages,repping the 956. This Texas Regional pride story hits different. Texas regional pride stories Texas county hidden stories Real Texas county history Texas by county secrets Unknown Texas county facts #TexasbyCounty #RGV #956 #SouthTexas #RioGrandeValley
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The magic returns this November & December at Texas State Railroad! 🚂 🎄 🔔 Step into the story as the train departs the Palestine Depot on a journey to the North Pole. Dressed in your coziest pajamas, enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, caroling, and a visit from Santa—who gifts each child the first gift of Christmas: a silver sleigh bell only believers can hear. 🔔 🎁 The adventure begins November 14th! 🎟️ Get your tickets now before they sell out! ✨ And while you’re here, discover the charm of Pa
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The magic returns this November & December at Texas State Railroad! 🚂 🎄 🔔 Step into the story as the train departs the Palestine Depot on a journey to the North Pole. Dressed in your coziest pajamas, enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, caroling, and a visit from Santa—who gifts each child the first gift of Christmas: a silver sleigh bell only believers can hear. 🔔 🎁 The adventure begins November 14th! 🎟️ Get your tickets now before they sell out! ✨ And while you’re here, discover the charm of Pa
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Truly a "Texas Treasure!" Our historic and scenic railroad offers diesel excursion train rides. Fun for the whole family! Tickets start at just $27. Your train ride is a 4 hour long round trip excursion with an hour and 15 min layover at the Rusk Rail Depot where you can enjoy lunch, explore the grounds, and visit the gift shop. Choose from several train cars, each with a unique experience. The Piney Woods Diesel Express Train Runs most Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays Spring through Fall. Click
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Truly a "Texas Treasure!" Our historic and scenic railroad offers diesel excursion train rides. Fun for the whole family! Tickets start at just $27. Your train ride is a 4 hour long round trip excursion with an hour and 15 min layover at the Rusk Rail Depot where you can enjoy lunch, explore the grounds, and visit the gift shop. Choose from several train cars, each with a unique experience. The Piney Woods Diesel Express Train Runs most Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays Spring through Fall. Click
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Texas State Railroad 🛤️ The start of the railroad dates back to 1883, with the completion of the Rusk Penitentiary in Rusk, Texas. Built with inmate labor, the original purpose of the railroad was to transport raw materials for the iron smelter located at the Rusk Penitentiary. In 1906, the line reached Maydelle, and by 1909, the line was completed when it reached Palestine. The railroad grew and eventually expanded to freight and passenger service, but it was not profitable. Regular train serv
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Hitch a ride on the Texas State Railroad from Rusk to Palestine in the June edition of "A Piece of Texas". Davy Crockett National Forest, Redlands Hotel, Davy Dogwood Park, The Gallery at Redlands, Smooth Rock 93.5, Visit Palestine, Texas State Railroad Society, Texas State Railroad, Palestine Depot, Texas State Railroad Rusk Depot, Oxbow Bakery, Switch-Brick Oven Pizza & Wine Bar, Red Fire Grille, Pint and Barrel Drafthouse, The Shelton Gin, Palestine, Texas, Rusk, Texas, A Piece of Texas | Tex
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THE POLAR EXPRESS at #TexasStateRR is on track to depart beginning November 13th. Tickets are selling fast for prime seats and times onboard the AUTHENTIC POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN departing Texas State Railroad's depot in #PalestineTX! Give your child and family an experience of a lifetime, surrounded by the Christmas spirit of twinkling lights, singing cocoa chefs, and the first sight of Santa and his elves at the North Pole, all bringing to life the well-known story written by Chris Allsburg. We en
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