Piney Woods Evening Dinner Train

Piney Woods Evening Dinner Train

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 6:00 pm.  We will traverse the tracks enjoying the evening hours on our 1 hour and 20-minute journey to the Rusk Depot.   Once at Rusk, we will be treated to a savory catered dinner served on the beautiful grounds of the depot by the lake.  

On our return trip, relax and enjoy conversation with your party or take the time to meet others along for the ride.   Enjoy a coffee, or drink from our concession as your train attendant provides wait service or visit the concession car on your own.  This unique adventure is a great getaway from the normal routine! 

Several seating options and rates are available for this excursion.   Included in the rates for this event are a champagne or cider toast, freshly prepared appetizers, dinner and dessert with iced tea or water.  For clarification, appetizers will be enjoyed on the train ride over to Rusk however, dinner and dessert will be served on the grounds at our Rusk Depot.  

Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase on the train and at the Rusk Depot.  

This is an ADULT-ONLY event. 

An ADA-compliant coach is available but must be reserved directly through our Reservations Desk.        

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. 

Caboose

$900 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 - $117
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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 - $107
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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 - $102
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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 - $107
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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 - $87
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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.