Railroad History
Texas State Railroad
Operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, antique steam engines power vintage coaches 25 miles to Palestine in the nation’s longest, skinniest state park through dense East Texas forestlands. Reservations recommended. (In Texas call toll-free 1-800-442-8951.) Depot is in Rusk State Park.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Fee for train ride
- Hours
- Hours Open: Weekends Mar. - May ; Thurs. - Sun thru Aug. 1 & wkends thru Oct.
- Phone
- 903-683-2561
- Website
- www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/railroad/railroad.ht
- Map
- Get Directions →
While You're in Rusk
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