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 …

This 4-hour round-trip train excursion departs from the historic Palestine Rail Depot and travels to our Rusk Rail Depot, where guests will deboard the train for an approximate 1 hour and 20 …

The casual grace of train travel never goes out of style. From the moment one steps aboard a vintage 1920s car, the excitement of being on the rails is exhilarating.

Enveloped by the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the tale as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. Once onboard, chefs serve hot …

In the event of rain and you are booked in an “Open Air” coach, the Texas State Railroad will make every effort to reseat you inside based on seating availability.

One can’t ride the rails of Texas State Railroad without becoming immersed in the romance of train travel and the significant historic accomplishments along the route.

Join us for an unforgettable journey through East Texas’s Piney Woods Express Diesel Excursion, powered by restored FP9 passenger units. These historic engines, once part of General …

By booking, you acknowledge and confirm that your reservation is for THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at Texas State Railroad, located and departing from Palestine, Texas.

An essential part of the Texas State Railroad journey is spending time at the Rusk and Palestine depot complexes prior to departure, at the turn-around and after the ride. Built during the …

Enveloped by the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the tale as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride. Once onboard, chefs serve hot …