Texas Rail Tourism Alliance
Members A - G

The Antlers Hotel

1001 King St.
Kingsland, TX  78639-5252
Phone:  (325) 388-4411
Toll Free:  (800) 383-0007

The Antlers Hotel was built by the Austin & Northwestern Railroad.  Construction began in 1900 and the hotel opened May 1, 1901.  It was named in part for the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs, a new and fashionable railroad resort that opened a few years earlier.  The novelty of the lake by the rails faded as a vacation destination and the hotel closed in 1923.  It was used as a private family retreat until sold in 1993.

It reopened on September 1, 1996 with Lori and Anthony Mayfield as managers. Today the property features the restored hotel, several restored cabins, and a few additions like the brightly colored cabooses, a new country store and conference center, and other turn-of-the-century buildings that keep being brought in from neighboring towns for restoration. The history of the Antlers is still being made, and each visit brings a new surprise, as the hotel has become a center of restoration and growth for the area.

Website:  http://www.theantlers.com/

Email:  innkeeper@theantlers.com
 

Austin Steam Train Association

Business Office: 610 Brazos St., Suite 210
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1632, Austin, Texas 78767
Phone: (512) 477-8468
Fax: (512) 477-8633  

Escape from the 21st Century and relax with us on a ride through American railroading's romantic past. Let the rivers and ranches of the Texas Hill Country, or the historic neighborhoods and lush parks of the heart of Austin, slip by your window as you, your family and friends share the delights of an adventure on Central Texas' very own vintage passenger train!

The Austin Steam Train offers you a year-round choice of excursions. The trains are operated by the dedicated staff and volunteer crews of the Austin Steam Train Association, a community-based non-profit organization.

Admission: See our website for current pricing

Hours:  Our train schedule varies during the year - see the website for details.

Website: http://www.austinsteamtrain.org/

Email: info@austinsteamtrain.org

B-RI Railroad and Historical Museum

P. O. Box 604 - 208 S. Third St.
Teague, Texas 75860
254-739-2061 or 254-739-3411

Originally the 1906 T&BV depot, it now contains lots of old photos, railroad artifacts and items from local history. See Big Mike, a 1928 Baldwin Locomotive and tour a BN Caboose. The Philpott Log Cabin will let you see how early Texans lived.

Located halfway between Dallas and Houston, admission is $2.00 adult and $1.00 child. Now open Saturday and Sunday except Christmas and New Years from 1 - 5 PM. Special arrangements can be made for other times.  Handicap accessible

Website: therailroadmuseum.com

Email: adlady@hughes.net

 

Buttel Railroad Museum

The Buttel Railroad Museum is located at 3907 W. Sundown Lane, only 1 mile south of the Amarillo city limits.  Take Western Street south approximately 1 mile south of Hollywood Rd, turn left on Sundown, and look for our sign on the right hand side. 

The Buttel Railroad Museum is one of the best privately supported railroad museums in the Texas Panhandle . This "can't miss" site for railfans features standard gauge rolling stock and related equipment, exhibited on 1 1/2 acre site, just south of Amarillo, Texas.

The museum was established in 2000 to preserve for future generations a hands on experience for railroad enthusiast to see and occupy Texas area railroad rolling stock and equipment.

The museum is open every day from Noon to 5:00 PM. We are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Please call for hours on Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve.  

For extended hours past 5pm, call 806.670.1314   Museum grounds close at 5:00 PM.   During the summer months of June, July, and August, we stay open until 6:00 PM.

No admission charge, but donations are appreciated.

Web site:  www.buttelrailroadmuseum.org

 
 

Flatonia Rail Park

P. O. Box 66
Flatonia, Texas 78941
979-743-5366

Tower 3, located in downtown Flatonia, is open to the public during special events and by appointment. In addition we have a caboose and a railfan photo pavilion.

Flatonia is the home of the old SA&AP freight depot and the GH&SA passenger depot. The "Dalsa" line from the north meets the "Sunset Route" at the MP 120.0 interlocking. It is a good, safe environment for railfanning, photography and a good place to meet other railfans.

To  make  an  appointment  to  tour  Tower 3  and the caboose,  call 979-743-5366. Check www.sidetracktommy.com or www.flatonia-tx.com for days that these are open during special events.  Pavilion Parties are held in April and November.

Website: http://www.railcrossroadstx.com

Email: bandit1@pcguns.net

 

Friends of the LaGrange Depot MK&T Depot - LaGrange, Texas

The restored La Grange M-K-T (Katy) Railroad Depot, still on its original site, was originally completed in 1897. Visit the Depot Museum, whose exhibits include the original M-K-T pot-bellied stove and safe, an original stationmaster’s desk, numerous historic photographs, a gold-headed cane commemorating successful efforts to bring a railroad to La Grange in 1880, and hands-on exhibits for both children and adults. See full-size and model trains. Exhibits feature current and past railroad operations and the significance of the railroad to the community.

Open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information at La Grange Chamber of Commerce 979  968-5756

 http://www.lagrangetourism.com/History/History-Railroad-Museum.html

Grapevine Vintage Railroad

Grapevine and Fort Worth
One Liberty Park Plaza
Grapevine, Texas 76051
817-410-3185
800-457-6338

The Grapevine Vintage Railroad operates a tourist excursion train between Historic Downtown Grapevine to the Stockyards of Fort Worth all year long. The train operates Wednesdays through Sundays. The Grapevine Vintage Railroad is pulled by an 1896 Steam Locomotive Thursday through Sunday and a vintage Diesel Locomotive on Wednesdays.

We offer round trip, one way Group/Field trip rates and special events all year long.

Website: www.gvrr.com

Email: twayne@ci.grapevine.tx.us