Rockin’ The Rails with BlackTop Mojo – 2026
Join us for our 4th 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?!? On May 16th, you will have the opportunity to do just that!!! This round-trip excursion leaves from Palestine, TX Depot at 5:00pm […]
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 – 2026
Join us for our Easter Lunch Train, April 4th, where you will enjoy a 4-hour round-trip journey through the Piney Woods of East Texas. We will depart from our Palestine, TX, Rail Depot and traverse the tracks through the Piney Woods over to our Rusk, TX, Rail Depot. We will deboard the train at the […]
Rusk TurnTable Run- 2026
Texas State Railroad invites you to join us on our newly added Rusk Turntable Excursion. Departing from the beautiful Rusk, TX Rail Depot, we will dive into the beautiful sights of the Piney Woods as well as deep into history traversing the tracks to the Locomotive / Railcar turntable located in Maydelle TX. The Locomotive […]
Fiesta Flyer Dinner Train- 2025
Texas State Railroad invites you to join us for our Fiesta Flyer Dinner Train roundtrip 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 to the Rusk Depot. Once at […]
Spooky Special Train- 2026
Texas State Railroad invites you to join us for our Adult Only Halloween Costume Party on the Rails! Our adventure begins at the PALESTINE, TX rail depot on October 24, 2026, where we will promptly board the train at 5pm. We will traverse the tracks to our Rusk, TX Rail Depot whilst enjoying appetizers and […]
Piney Woods Express Diesel Train-2026
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 Express Steam Train
The Piney Woods Express Steam excursion is one of our most popular excursions. This excursion will be powered by No. 30, a 1917 Baldwin Locomotive Works. No. 30 began her career on the Tremont & Gulf Railway, a Louisiana short line railroad. During TP&WD days, No. 30 was known as No. 400. In the late […]
Dogwood Lunch Train- 2026
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. We will depart the Palestine, TX, Railroad Depot promptly at 11:00 am.