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Piney Woods Express Diesel Train-2025

Piney Woods Express Diesel Excursion

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 Motors’ fleet of streamliners, now offer a unique blend of history, nature, and adventure.  

Dogwood Lunch Train-2025

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 […]

Dogwood Lunch Train- 2025

Piney Woods Express Diesel Excursion

Passengers aboard Texas State Railroad’s DOGWOOD LUNCH TRAIN will savor the flavor and sights of East Texas on this 4-hour round-trip journey. Expand all of your senses with a delicious meal and a front-row seat to the Dogwood Days springtime show.

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Because of special, incidental or consequential situations that may be out of our control, Texas State Railroad reserves the right to adjust our operation between the date of your booking and the day of departure. These changes could include (but not be limited to): locomotive power for the day, passenger car assignments, layover and/or meal time during the four-hour ride and departure and/or arrival times. Thanking you in advance for your consideration.

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Service Suspension Notice – June 12-14 and June 20-21, 2025

Due to inclement weather and for the safety of our guests and crew, all Texas State Railroad train excursions scheduled for Thursday, June 12, Friday, June 13, Saturday, June 14, Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, 2025 have been cancelled.

What this means for you:

  • All tickets for excursions on these dates are eligible for a full refund or rescheduling, per our standard cancellation and refund policy
  • Our Reservations Team is available to assist you with rebooking at 1‑855‑632‑7729 or via email at tsrrinfo@jag‑transport.com.
    Please note we are experiencing high-call volume, so please leave a message and we will be in touch as soon as possible.     
  • We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding—guest safety is our top priority.


Please monitor our website and social media channels for updates on resumed operations. We look forward to welcoming you aboard soon, under better skies!

Stay safe, and thank you for your continued support.

The Texas State Railroad Team