Texas State Railroad Spooky Special Halloween Costume Party
Passengers embark on a round-trip rail journey through the Piney Woods while enjoying appetizers and a champagne or sparkling cider toast. Upon arriving at the Rusk depot grounds, guests disembark for a catered dinner, dessert, and dancing under the moon to a DJ spinning spooky tunes. Attendees are encouraged to dress up for multiple costume contest categories held during the evening.
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Tickets
Caboose: $1000 flat rate for up to 8 people. Presidential Car 1511 adult ticket: $154. Presidential Car 42 couches adult ticket: $154. Presidential Car 42 table with chairs adult ticket: $149. Dome adult ticket: $144. First Class adult ticket: $134. A $3.00 Historical Preservation Fee is added to each individual ticket rate at checkout. Rates include a champagne or cider toast, onboard appetizers, dinner and dessert with iced tea or water. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.
Hours
Boarding at 5pm.
Ages
Adult only
Food & Drink
Tickets include onboard appetizers and a champagne or cider toast, plus catered dinner, dessert, iced tea or water at the Rusk depot; alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are also available for purchase.
Accessibility
An ADA-compliant car is available for walkers and wheelchairs (no power scooters), but must be booked directly by phone.
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Tips & Advice
- Keep costumes mindful of the size and space constraints inherent to train cars.
- Arrive at the Palestine depot at least 45 minutes prior to scheduled departure, as boarding passes must be picked up at least 15 minutes before departure.
- Be aware that the boarding platform closes 10 minutes before departure, and trains cannot wait for late arrivals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this excursion family friendly?
No, the Spooky Special is an adult-only event.
What food and drinks are included with a ticket?
Admission includes a champagne or sparkling cider toast, appetizers served onboard, and a catered dinner and dessert with iced tea or water served on the grounds of the Rusk depot.
Can guests bring outside food or drinks?
Outside food and drinks are prohibited on the train. Additional alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase onboard and at the depot.
Is this a steam train excursion?
No, this excursion is not a steam event.
Are costumes required?
Costumes are encouraged rather than mandatory, and guests can participate in several categories of costume contests.
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