Fall Harvest Lunch Train

Passengers aboard Texas State Railroad’s Fall Harvest Lunch Train will savor the flavor and sights of East Texas on this 4-hour round-trip journey. As summer and especially the summer temperatures begin to cool down, we invite you to expand your senses with a delicious meal and a front-row seat to the Piney Woods of East Texas’ autumn show.

We will offer six different seating classes on this excursion. Select from our Private Caboose, Presidential 1511, Presidential 42 Couches, Presidential 42 Table and Chairs (for two), Dome and First Class. An ADA-compliant coach is available but must be reserved directly through our Reservations Desk.

Guests in each class on the Fall Harvest Lunch Train will be served complimentary appetizers onboard as well as a complimentary champagne/cider toast upon departure. A variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase on board.

A catered Lunch will be served on the decorated grounds of our Rusk TX Rail Depot and is included in your ticket price. Make our Fall Harvest Lunch Train Excursion a tradition in your family starting in 2025!

This is NOT a steam event.

Seating Class options & Rates

Discover our various pricing options below. Scroll down to explore and find the perfect car for your journey.

ADA-Compliant Car Available– Please contact our Reservations Desk directly at 855-632-7729.

A $3.00 Historical Preservation Fee will be added to the individual ticket rate at checkout. This fee goes directly towards, our depots and the railroad and is used to protect, enhance buildings, places and objects of historical and cultural significance.

Caboose

$975 flat rate (up to 8 people)

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Exclusive private car with a capacity of up to 8 guests. Features comfortable individual seating, cupola seating for a birds-eye view, and private outdoor viewing platform. In addition, this car is temperature-controlled and features a private restroom. A personal car attendant will serve a complimentary Champagne or Sparkling Cider toast and freshly prepared appetizers to each guest upon departure. A variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. This car is NOT ADA-compliant.

Presidential Car 1511

Adult Ticket:

$134

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The nostalgic Car 1511 is an ADULT ONLY car that features comfortable seats, intimate table service, large picture windows and a private outdoor viewing platform. In addition, this car is temperature controlled and has a restroom. A personal car attendant will serve a complimentary Champagne or Sparkling Cider toast and freshly prepared appetizers to each guest upon departure. A variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are available for purchase. This car is NOT ADA compliant.

Presidential Car 42 Couches

Adult Ticket:

$134

Child Ticket (2-12yrs):

$119

Adult with Lap Child Ticket (under 2yrs):

$139

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Art Deco inspired, Car 42 features comfortable COUCHES with intimate table service and large picture windows. In addition, this car is temperature controlled and has a restroom. A personal car attendant will serve a complimentary Champagne or Sparkling Cider toast and freshly prepared appetizers to each guest upon departure. A variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as snacks are available for purchase. This is a family friendly car, and all seating is assigned. Parties with an odd number of guests may share a COUCH with a non-party guest. It is recommended for parties of more than 4 (Four) to book a combination of both types of seating (Couches and Tables) to sit across the aisle. Booking both COUCHES and TABLES will require separate reservations when booking online. This car is NOT ADA-compliant. For assistance with booking please call 855-632-7729.

Presidential Car 42 Table w/Chairs

Adult Ticket:

$129

Child Ticket (2-12yrs):

$114

Adult with Lap Child Ticket (under 2yrs):

$134

Book Your Adventure

Art Deco inspired Car 42 Table w/Chairs for 2 (Two) includes intimate table service and large picture windows. In addition, this car is temperature controlled and has a restroom. A personal car attendant will serve a complimentary Champagne or Sparkling Cider toast and freshly prepared appetizers to each guest upon departure. This is a family friendly car, and all seating is assigned. Parties greater than 2 (Two) will be seated front to back at 2 (Two) or more tables. Parties with an odd number may share a table with a non-party guest. It is recommended for parties of more than 4 (Four) to book a combination of both types of seating (Couches and Tables) to sit across the aisle. Booking both COUCHES and TABLES will require separate reservations when booking online. This car is NOT ADA compliant. For assistance with booking please call 855-632-7729.

Dome

Adult Ticket:

$124

Child Ticket (2-12yrs):

$94

Adult with Lap Child Ticket (under 2yrs):

$129

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The exclusive glass-top dome car features booth-style seating for 4 (Four) on the upper level with a narrow and steep stair passageway on both ends. The unobstructed birds-eye view is something everyone should experience. In addition, this car is temperature-controlled and has a restroom. A personal car attendant will serve a complimentary Champagne or Sparkling Cider toast and freshly prepared appetizers to each guest upon departure. This is a family-friendly car, and all seating is assigned. Parties not divisible by 4 (Four) will be assigned a booth front to back or across the aisle and may share a table with non-party guests. This car is NOT ADA-compliant.

First Class

Adult Ticket:

$114

Child Ticket (2-12yrs):

$89

Adult with Lap Child Ticket (under 2yrs):

$119

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Comfortable booth-style seating for 4 (four) with table service and large windows. Restroom(s) are available on our First-Class cars and are temperature controlled. Car attendant(s) will serve a complimentary Champagne or Sparkling Cider toast and freshly prepared appetizers to each guest upon departure. First-Class is family-friendly, and all seating is assigned. Parties not divisible by 4 (four) will be assigned a booth front to back or across the aisle and may share a table with non-party guests. This car is NOT ADA-compliant.

ADA Compliant Car

Book Your Adventure

Please see further details in our FAQ section. This car must be booked by calling our reservations desk directly at 855-632-7729.

Fall Harvest Lunch Train

Seating Class options & Rates

Discover our various pricing options below. Scroll down to explore and find the perfect car for your journey.

Caboose

$975 flat rate (up to 8 people)

Presidential Car 1511

Adult Ticket:

$134

Presidential Car 42 Couches

Adult Ticket:

$134

Child Ticket (2-12yrs):

$119

Adult with Lap Child Ticket (under 2yrs):

$139

Presidential Car 42 Table w/Chairs

Adult Ticket:

$129

Child Ticket (2-12yrs):

$114

Adult with Lap Child Ticket (under 2yrs):

$134

Dome

Adult Ticket:

$124

Child Ticket (2-12yrs):

$94

Adult with Lap Child Ticket (under 2yrs):

$129

First Class

Adult Ticket:

$114

Child Ticket (2-12yrs):

$89

Adult with Lap Child Ticket (under 2yrs):

$119

ADA Compliant Car

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