Quick Summary: Though the railroad industry saw a major decline in the late 20th century before its conglomeration into the national Amtrak system, a number of historic railroad routes are still operated today as scenic excursion routes for tourists. These nine historic railways and railroad museums offer a glimpse back into the golden age of railroad travel, allowing visitors to experience the Texas countryside as riders might have a century ago.


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1. Hermann Park Railroad ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Cedar Rock Railroad ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Austin Steam Train Association

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4. Grapevine Vintage Railroad

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5. Museum of American Railroad

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6. Texas State Railroad Rusk Depot

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7. Texas Transportation Museum

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8. Forest Park Miniature Train

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9. Galveston Railroad Museum & The Polar Express Train Ride

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