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Mother’s Day Lunch Train

Looking for something unique to do for Mom this Mother’s Day?   Why don’t you Throw Mama ON the Train and join us for our Mother’s Day Lunch Excursion on May 10th.  

Whisk Mama away back in time as we journey through the East Texas Piney Woods on this 4-hour round-trip excursion.   Mama is sure to enjoy spending time with her family whilst enjoying the sights and sounds aboard our vintage passenger train.   We will depart from the Palestine TX Rail Depot promptly at 11:00 am and traverse the tracks to our Rusk Depot, where we will deboard and enjoy a savory catered Mother’s Day Lunch on our beautifully decorated grounds by the lake.

This excursion offers 5 different seating classes to choose from.   Guests in each class on our Mother’s Day Lunch Excursion will be served complimentary appetizers onboard, with some classes also receiving a complimentary champagne/cider toast upon departure.  A variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from our concession car.   All Mothers’ will receive a special gift as a memento of her journey with us!  Please note 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 up to 8 guests. Features comfortable individual seating, cupola seating for a birds-eye view and a private outdoor viewing platform. In addition, this car is temperature-controlled and features a private restroom. Upon departure, a personal car attendant will serve a complimentary Champagne or Sparkling Cider toast and freshly prepared appetizers to each guest. A variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. This car is NOT ADA-compliant.

Presidential Car 1511

Adult Ticket:
$135
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The nostalgic Car 1511 features comfortable seats, intimate table service, large picture windows and a private outdoor viewing platform. In addition, this car is temperature-controlled and features a private restroom. Upon departure, a personal car attendant will serve a complimentary Champagne or Sparkling Cider toast and freshly prepared appetizers to each guest. A variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. This car is NOT ADA-compliant.

Presidential Car 42 Couches

Adult Ticket:
$135
Child Ticket (2-12yrs):
$105
Adult with Lap Child Ticket (under 2yrs):
$140
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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 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 beverages are available for purchase. All seating is assigned and 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 to book a combination of both types of seating to sit across the aisle. Booking both COUCHES and TABLES will require separate reservations online. This car is NOT ADA-compliant. For assistance with booking please call 855-632-7729.

Presidential Car 42 Table w/Chairs

Adult Ticket:
$130
Child Ticket (2-12yrs):
$100
Adult with Lap Child Ticket (under 2yrs):
$135
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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 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 beverages are available for purchase. All seating is assigned and parties greater than 2 will be seated front to back at 2 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 to book a combination of both types of seating to sit across the aisle. Booking both COUCHES and TABLES will require separate reservations online. This car is NOT ADA compliant

Dome

Adult Ticket:
$125
Child Ticket (2-12yrs):
$95
Adult with Lap Child Ticket (under 2yrs):
$130
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The exclusive glass-top dome car features booth-style seating on the upper level with a steep, narrow stair passageway on both ends. The unobstructed birds-eye view is something everyone should experience. This car is temperature-controlled and has a restroom on the first level. Car attendant(s) will serve a complimentary Champagne or Sparkling Cider toast and freshly prepared appetizers to each guest upon departure. A variety of alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. All seating is assigned and 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:
$115
Child Ticket (2-12yrs):
$85
Adult with Lap Child Ticket (under 2yrs):
$120
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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 light appetizers and a Champagne / Sparkling Cider toast upon departure. All Seating is assigned and 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

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

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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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