Wine In the Pines 2025
July 19th, August 8th, and October 24th Join us for our adult-only “Wines in the Pines” excursion train departing from the Palestine Texas Railroad Depot promptly at 5:00pm. As we begin our 4-hour round-trip journey through the Piney Woods of East TX, you will sample wine from a local East Texas Winery. We will make our […]
Piney Woods Express Diesel Train – 10% off Open Air!
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.
Piney Woods Dinner Train – 2025
June 27th Piney Woods Evening Dinner Excursion – Texas State Railroad invites you to join us for our evening roundtrip train excursion through the Piney Woods of East Texas. This excursion departs the Palestine Rail Depot promptly at 5:00PM. We will traverse the tracks enjoying the evening hours on our 1 hour and 20-minute journey […]
Pints in the Pines – 2025
June 28th What could be better than enjoying the beautiful East Texas Piney Woods from a vintage train whilst wetting your whistle with some tasty local ales? Make memories with friends by taking a journey on our “Pints in the Pines” excursion. This is an adult-only excursion departing promptly from Palestine, TX at 5:00 pm. […]
Speakeasy Special 2025
Attention all you Bootleggers, Flappers, Raccoon Coats, Bathtub Gin Bathers, Flagpole Sitters, and Marathon Dancers!!! Join us as we journey back in time 100 years to an era of prosperity, indulgence and carefree living on the “The Speakeasy Special.” Dress to impress in your preferred 20’s attire! Our adventure begins at the PALESTINE, TX rail […]
Father’s Day Lunch Train – 2025
Dad is sure to enjoy time with his family whilst being whisked back in time as we journey through the East Texas Piney Woods on this 4-hour round trip excursion. We will depart from the Palestine TX Rail Depot promptly at 11:00am and traverse the tracks to our Rusk Depot where we will deboard and […]
Mother’s Day Lunch Train – 2025
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day? Throw Mama ON the Train and treat her to an unforgettable ride through the East Texas Piney Woods! Join us Saturday, May 10th, for our Mother’s Day Lunch Excursion—a 4-hour round-trip journey departing from Palestine, TX at 11 AM. Enjoy stunning views, vintage charm, […]
Rockin’ The Rails with BlackTop Mojo – 2025
Join us on May 31st for our 3rd annual “ROCKIN’ THE RAILS” excursion train featuring BLACKTOP MOJO!!! What could be better than taking a vintage train ride to a private concert with 500+ of your best friends?!? This roundtrip excursion leaves from Palestine, TX Depot at 5:00pm on May 31st. We will journey for 1 hour and 20 minutes […]
A Prom Night through the Decades – 2025
Relive the Magic: Join Us for ‘A Prom Night through the Decades’ on Texas State Railroad! Whether you missed your high school prom or want to recreate the magic, this is your chance to step back in time and enjoy a special evening aboard our excursion train. Get ready for a journey filled with nostalgia, […]
Easter Lunch Train – 2025
Join us for an unforgettable Easter experience aboard our Easter Lunch Train! Embark on a scenic 4-hour round-trip adventure through the breathtaking Piney Woods of East Texas. Departing from the historic Palestine, TX Rail Depot, our journey will take us on a delightful ride through the heart of nature to the charming Rusk, TX Rail […]
