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Review:
Kids of all ages will get transported to a simpler time and lose themselves from the modern world once they step aboard the beautifully refurbished train cars on the Texas State Railroad. Lose yourself to the beauty of nature that surrounds you on the 25-mile, 4-hour rail journey through the Piney Woods of East Texas. For an extraordinary experience, little ones and their families can combine their rail journey with a camping experience at Rusk Campground. If you decide on a day journey aboard the vintage 1920s railcar, come prepared to go through 125 years of exciting history about the locomotives as well as the areas they go through. There are six different accommodations to choose from, including cars that are climate controlled and specifically kid friendly.
Rusk Depot: 535 Park Road 76, Rusk, TX 75785 | Palestine Depot: 789 Park Road 70, Palestine, TX 75801, Phone: 855-632-7729
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