How long is the ride on the Texas State Railroad?
approximately four hours
How long is the ride? Our daily trains (excluding special event trains) are approximately four hours, round-trip. You are on the train to the destination depot for approximately 1.5 hours. A one hour lunch time is allotted at the depot and then approximately 1.5 hour return trip.
Where is the real life Polar Express?
The Pere Marquette 1225 rolls into view in Owosso, Mich. It’s been a local favorite for decades and especially gained popularity after inspiring the look and sounds of the train in a 2004 film.
What do you do on the Polar Express train ride?
Each ticket includes THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride; admission to the Central Pacific Passenger Station where you will pick up your Golden Ticket, shop, and enjoy entertainment while you wait to board the train; and admission to the Eagle Theater where you may meet Santa.
Who owns the Texas State Railroad?
The state leased the line to private companies until 1969 then turned it over to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1972. In 2007, the railroad was transferred to the Texas State Railroad Authority and is now privately operating as a scenic tourist line.
Who built the Texas State Railroad?
inmates
The Texas State Railroad is a historic 25 mi (40 km) heritage railroad between Rusk and Palestine, Texas. Built by inmates, it was founded in 1883 by the state of Texas to haul raw materials for a smelter at the prison at Rusk.
Is the Polar Express real or a dream?
It’s a dream derived from a bedtime story. The boy is lulled to sleep with a Christmas tale, hence Tom Hanks’s voice being everywhere within it. Because his dad is Hanks, and when dads read bedtime stories, they change their voice for different characters.
What kind of locomotive is the Polar Express?
Pere Marquette 1225
Know-It-All states that the train is a Baldwin 2-8-4 locomotive built in 1931. The Polar Express was modeled from plans of Pere Marquette 1225 which is a 2-8-4 type built by Lima Locomotive Works in 1941.
Where does the Polar Express leave Texas State Railroad?
All POLAR EXPRESS™ train rides depart from Texas State Railroad’s Palestine depot located at 789 Park Road 70, Palestine, TX 75801. Reservations made with odd numbers of tickets; All seating is configured in even numbers.
What to do on the Polar Express train?
On the ride back to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ train depot, chefs lead passengers in singing joyous Christmas carols. Seats are limited in the exclusive 24-seat Presidential Car where keepsake POLAR EXPRESS™ mugs, hot chocolate and cookies make this a truly magical experience.
What happens at the North Pole on the Polar Express?
At the North Pole, Santa and his elves greet passengers and then board the train. St. Nick gives each child the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell (only believers can hear ringing!). On the ride back to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ train depot, chefs lead passengers in singing joyous Christmas carols.
What does Santa give the passengers on the Polar Express?
At the North Pole, Santa and his elves greet passengers and then board the train. St. Nick gives everyone the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell (only believers can hear ringing!). On the ride back to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ train depot, chefs lead passengers in singing joyous Christmas carols.