Three day Steampunk event April 24-26, 2015 sponsored by The Texas State Railroad
Friday, April 24 - Wine Tasting& Photo Train –
Enjoy a sampling of East Texas wines. Photo opportunities for those in
costume in front of a working 1917 steam engine at the Palestine Depot
and at the historic 1890’s turntable in Maydelle. Also, photo
opportunities (including in the cab) with the 1927 #610. This locomotive
is famous for having pulled The Freedom Train across Texas in 1976.
Saturday, April 25
– High Tea & Whiskey Tasting – The High Tea features traditional
Victorian teas plus sandwiches, pastries and desserts or partake of the
whiskey tasting, featuring five types of whiskey.
Saturday, April 25
– Victorian Dinner Train & Absinthe Tasting – Dine in style on a
traditional Victorian dinner or hang out in the vintage Café Observation
Car and experience a traditional absinthe tasting with a variety of
offerings.
Saturday, April 25 – Steampunk Festival –
day-long festival at the Palestine Depot features steampunk vendors,
entertainment, costume contest and photo backdrops for those in costume!
Saturday, April 25 – Steampunk Performance – (details TBA) This show will take place after the Victorian Dinner Train returns to the station.
Sunday, April 26 – Victorian Brunch Train.
Phone
Business Office
(Monday–Friday 8-5) 903-683-2561
Reservations or Directions
903-683-3451
or 1-877-726-7245 (toll-free)
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Iron Thistle!
If you cannot make the train event in TX, then try some haggis at the OK Iron Thistle!
