Texas State Railroad trip

[HFBfounder]

Hi folks, for anyone that's interested I just read in Texas Monthly about a steam locomotive train ride up in Palestine, Tx. The write-up is here http://www.texasmonthly.com/travel and the website for the train is here http://www.texasstaterailroad.com . It seems like a great little holiday weekend trip if you like that sort of thing. Unfortunately it's in jeopardy of being shut down due to a loss of funding. So, if it sounds like something you might like, you'd better do it now. :wink:

If you're interested in emailing your politicians or signing a petition, you can go here http://www.texasstaterailroad.com/save_the_txsrr.html .

[SCOTT]

Re: Texas State Railroad trip

Being a railfan, I have ridden the train. It runs from Palestine to Rusk and back, or from Rusk to Palestine. They have a train that departs each station and they stage a meet at the halfway point both coming and going. If you have never seen or ridden on a steam train before, this is a must do little trip. I would suggest dressing for the weather tho as the cars are not heated or cooled. Also, pack yourself a sack lunch.

[trademan]

Re: Texas State Railroad trip

Heidi and I did the "Mystery Train" trip there this summer, had a great time. The good news is that they just got funding through August of next year.

It's worth going there with or without kids/grandkids etc.