Rio Grande Explorations

Texas State Railroad

August 17, 2018

 

In May, my father-in-law helped me take my son up to the TSR for a day of chasing. For both of them it was their first such experience and both had a great time. Noah desperately wanted to ride and asked every few days after getting home. So, we made plans to take him back up there for a ride.

 

Video Compilation of the Trip

 

Ticket in hand, Noah approaches the coach.

 

 

On board at long last!

His first ride was the 2016 Halloween train, but he doesn't remember it.

 

Cruisin' along.

 

The Neches River

MP 13.77 - 280'

 

Blowdown on the Neches

 

 

Palestine Depot

MP 25 - 427'

 

 

Daddy doing what Daddy does.

 

 

Perhaps a deep discussion about politics or maybe the economic impact the TSR has on the surrounding communities.

Not sure, but it looks interesting...

 

 

 

Crystal Lake

 

 

 

 

CR 2124

 

Maydelle Turntable

 

Our Car Attendants name was Joyce and she took a shine to Noah. She did a great job!

 

 

 

Back in Rusk

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was a great trip. As always, the TSR did a first-rate job.

 

Noah was sound asleep about a mile after we left the Depot.