Few People Realize How Much Railroad History Is Preserved In The Small Town Of Marshall, Texas
One of the best railroad museums in Texas is hiding in the small town of Marshall, which sits in the heart of the Piney Woods region in the eastern part of the state. Few people know how what an integral role Marshall played in locomotive history – it’s located at the intersection of two major railroad lines, and thus was a crucial stop on the Texas & Pacific Railroad. Today, you can visit the city’s historic train depot (which is still in service!) and marvel at railroad artifacts, a model train display, and even actual trains!
Very few railroad museums are housed in working train stations, which is just one of many reasons why the Texas & Pacific Railway Museum is so special.
Located in the small town of Marshall, the museum is located on the historic Marshall Depot, which was built in 1912 and restored in 1999. The building alone is worth visiting for!
What really sets the Texas & Pacific Railway Museum apart from others like it is the fact that Amtrak still makes stops here on the Texas Eagle route! Visitors also have to enter the depot via an underground pedestrian tunnel, which is very cool.
From informative exhibits to interactive elements such as a telegraph, train whistle, and punch-your-own tickets, all ages are sure to enjoy a trip here.
There is also a model train display featuring the depot, its trains, and the surrounding area. It was constructed with painstaking attention to detail, and you won't believe the intricacies.
Have you ever visited the Texas & Pacific Railway Museum, one of the best railroad museums in Texas? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article to learn about Caddo Lake State Park, a nearby natural wonder that’s home to the world’s largest cypress forest.
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Address: Marshall, TX (MHL), 800 North Washington Street Suite 2, Marshall, TX 75670, USA
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
