Fall Harvest Lunch Train
Passengers embark on a four-hour round-trip journey through the autumn scenery of the East Texas Piney Woods. Upon departure, guests in every class are served a complimentary toast of Champagne or sparkling cider alongside an appetizer. At the layover, travelers deboard to savor a catered outdoor lunch set on the decorated grounds of the Rusk Rail Depot.
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Tickets
Private Caboose: $1000 flat rate for up to 8 people. Presidential Car 1511: adult ticket $136. Presidential Car 42 Couches: adult $136, child ages 2–12 $116, adult with lap child under 2 $140. Presidential Car 42 Table w/Chairs: adult $131, child ages 2–12 $111; the page also displays $135 without a ticket label. Dome: adult $126, child ages 2–12 $95; the page also displays $130 without a ticket label. First Class: adult $116, child ages 2–12 $90; the page also displays $120 without a ticket label. A $3 historical preservation fee is added to each individual ticket at checkout. The catered lunch is included in the ticket price. Champagne or Sparkling Cider toast and appetizer are complimentary; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.
Food & Drink
A complimentary Champagne or sparkling cider toast and appetizer are served upon departure, followed by a catered outdoor lunch at the Rusk Rail Depot; alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase onboard.
Accessibility
An ADA-compliant car accommodating walkers and wheelchairs (no power scooters) is available by advance phone reservation.
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Tips & Advice
- Arrive at least 45 minutes prior to departure, as boarding passes must be picked up 15 minutes before departure and the platform closes 10 minutes prior.
- Strollers, baby carriages, coolers, and large items are prohibited onboard due to space constraints.
- To reserve seats in the ADA-compliant railcar, call the reservations desk directly rather than booking online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What food and beverages are included with the ticket?
Tickets include a complimentary Champagne or sparkling cider toast with an appetizer upon departure, along with a catered lunch served at the Rusk Rail Depot.
Is this a steam-powered train?
No, this is not a steam event.
Are children allowed on this excursion?
Children are permitted in most seating classes, but Presidential Car 1511 is strictly adult-only.
Can outside food, drinks, or pets be brought onboard?
Outside food, drinks, and pets are prohibited onboard, though ADA-defined service animals are permitted.
Are alcoholic beverages available for purchase?
Yes, a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is available for purchase onboard for passengers aged 21 and older.
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