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 CafĂ© 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
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