Mother’s Day Lunch Train – 2025

All Aboard!

🚂💐 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, complimentary onboard appetizers, and a delicious catered lunch lakeside at our Rusk Depot. 🍽✨
All moms will receive a special keepsake gift, and select seating classes include a champagne or cider toast! 🥂
Let’s make this Mother’s Day one for the memory books. 🎁🚉
🎟️ Book now before seats sell out!

 

ADA-compliant coaches are available, but reservations must be made directly with the reservations desk. Please note that this is a diesel event, not steam-powered.

I have ridden on it twice. Take a ride into the past. A slow relaxing ride through some pleasant countryside.

Mike D.

I had the time of my life riding in this vintage train…it was my birthday gift from my children…it had been one of my bucket list wishes…

Margaret W.