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Texas State Railroad

Heritage railway in Palestine, Texas.

Palestine, Texas

Heritage railwayOperating

SeasonExcursion season March through December, including Polar Express

Steam and diesel through the Piney Woods: a four-hour round trip between the historic depots at Palestine and Rusk, Texas, running March through December — with a Polar Express to finish the year.

Visitor information

Ride durationNot published by the operator
Published faresNot published by the operator
AccessibilityNot published by the operator
ParkingNot published by the operator
Typical seasonExcursion season March through December, including Polar Express
Book earlyNot flagged
Official siteOfficial site ↗

✓ Last verified: November 2026

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