Schedules & Fares
Celebrate the spirit of Texas, with a ride on the historic Texas State Railroad.
Round trips depart either the Rusk or the Palestine, TX depots at 11:00 a.m. – with return at 3:30 p.m. Each trip takes 1 ½ hour each way with a 1 ½ hour lunch layover at the opposite train depot. (Total 4 ½ hour experience.) There are a variety of lunch options Ask the reservation office for details.
2008 Schedule
(Please Note: Schedule, price, engines & equipment are subject to change without notice.)
July - $$ Depot Dollar Month $$
Rusk - Steam Engine #300 (Saturdays and Sundays only)
Palestine - Diesel Engine #7
| Jul 04 | Fri. Departing Palestine & Rusk - Diesel Engines |
| Jul 05 | Sat. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Jul 06 | Sun. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Jul 11 | Fri. Departing Palestine & Rusk - Diesel Engines |
| Jul 12 | Sat. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Jul 13 | Sun. Departing Rusk |
| Jul 18 | Fri. Departing Palestine & Rusk - Diesel Engines |
| Jul 19 | Sat. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Jul 20 | Sun. Departing Rusk |
| Jul 25 | Fri. Departing Palestine & Rusk - Diesel Engines |
| Jul 26 | Sat. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Jul 27 | Sun. Departing Rusk |
August
Rusk - Diesel Engine #7
Palestine - Steam Engine #300 (Saturdays and Sundays only)
| Aug 01 | Fri. Departing Rusk - Diesel Engine |
| Aug 02 | Sat. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Aug 03 | Sun. Departing Palestine 1:30pm, Sunday Family Special with BBQ Lunch and Steam Engine Excursion to Jarvis Wye (Lunch & Entertainment begins at 12:30pm) |
| Aug 08 | Fri. Departing Rusk - Diesel Engine |
| Aug 09 | Sat. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Aug 10 | Sun. Departing Palestine 1:30pm, Sunday Family Special with BBQ Lunch and Steam Engine Excursion to Jarvis Wye (Lunch and Entertainment begins at 12:30pm) |
| Aug 15 | Fri. Departing Rusk - Diesel Engine |
| Aug 16 | Sat. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Aug 17 | Sun. Departing Palestine 1:30pm, Sunday Family Special with BBQ Lunch and Steam Engine Excursion to Jarvis Wye (Lunch and Entertainment begins at 12:30pm) |
| Aug 22 | Fri. Departing Rusk - Diesel Engine |
| Aug 23 | Sat. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Aug 24 | Sun. Departing Palestine 1:30pm, Sunday Family Special with BBQ Lunch and Steam Engine Excursion to Jarvis Wye (Lunch and Entertainment begins at 12:30pm) |
| Aug 29 | Fri. Departing Rusk - Diesel Engine |
| Aug 30 | Sat. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Aug 31 | Sun. Departing Palestine 1:30pm, Sunday Family Special with BBQ Lunch and Steam Engine Excursion to Jarvis Wye (Lunch and Entertainment begins at 12:30pm) |
September
Rusk - Steam / Palestine - Diesel
| Sept 5 | Fri. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Sept 6 | Sat. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Sept 12 | Fri. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Sept 13 | Sat. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Sept 19 | Fri. Departing Palestine & Rusk, Bikers & Boxcars |
| Sept 20 | Sat. Departing Palestine & Rusk, Bikers & Boxcars |
| Sept 21 | Sun. Departing Palestine & Rusk, Bikers & Boxcars |
| Sept 26 | Fri. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Sept 27 | Sat. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
October
Rusk - Diesel / Palestine - Steam
| Oct 3 | Fri. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Oct 4 | Sat. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Oct 5 | Sun. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Oct 10 | Fri. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Oct 11 | Sat. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Oct 12 | Sun. Departing Palestine & Rusk |
| Oct 17 | Fri. Day Out With Thomas™ 2008: The Great Discovery Tour (Rusk) Roundtrip excursion from Palestine to Maydelle. |
| Oct 18 | Sat. Day Out With Thomas™ 2008: The Great Discovery Tour (Rusk) Roundtrip excursion from Palestine to Maydelle. |
| Oct 19 | Sun. Day Out With Thomas™ 2008: The Great Discovery Tour (Rusk) Roundtrip excursion from Palestine to Maydelle. |
| Oct 24 | Fri. Day Out With Thomas™ 2008: The Great Discovery Tour (Rusk) Roundtrip excursion from Palestine to Maydelle. |
| Oct 25 | Sat. Day Out With Thomas™ 2008: The Great Discovery Tour (Rusk) Roundtrip excursion from Palestine to Maydelle. |
| Oct 26 | Sun. Day Out With Thomas™ 2008: The Great Discovery Tour (Rusk) Roundtrip excursion from Palestine to Maydelle. |
| Oct 31 | Fri. Regular Roundtrip Excursions departing Palestine & Rusk |
November
Coming Soon!
December
Coming Soon!
TICKET FARES
Fares are for regular excursions departing from either Palestine or Rusk Depots.
| Adult | Child | |
|---|---|---|
| General Seating | $34.00 | $17.00 |
| Climate Controlled** | $38.00 | $19.00 |
| Adult | Child | |
|---|---|---|
| General Seating | $38.00 | $21.00 |
| Climate Controlled** | $42.00 | $23.00 |
*Prices do not include sales tax
**Climate controlled seating is air conditioned or heated depending on the current temperature. Please note that windows in the climate controlled cars must remain closed.
Additional Charges:
Steam Engine Excursions –
Additional $4.00 per person (Child & Adult)
Air Conditioned/Heated: Climate Controlled Coaches -
Adult: $4 surcharge Child: $2.00 surcharge
Box lunches are available for purchase for our regular train excursions. Please call for lunch options and place your order at the time of your ticket reservation.
Please call our reservations office or check the web site for a detailed schedule as well as listing of numerous special events offered throughout the year. Annual events include: Day Out with Thomas™, The Polar Express Ride™, The Little Engine That Could Rail Tour™, spring discounted student & school group fares and many other seasonal events.