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 / Railcar turntable was built in the 1890’s and you will be able to witness the ages-old technology as we will turn the locomotive for our return trip back to the Rusk, TX Rail Depot.
This trip is approximately 1.5 hours round-trip, and several seating options and rates are available for this excursion. An ADA-compliant coach is available but must be reserved directly through our Reservations Desk.
There will be a concession car that will have snacks and a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase.
The Texas State Railroad Rusk Turntable Excursion is great for all ages, so make your reservations today for an experience where Nature, History and Adventure meet!
Call our reservations Desk for Group discounts!
This is NOT a steam event.
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.
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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