McKinney Coach - Kingsland, TX
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N 30° 39.598 W 098° 26.158
14R E 554036 N 3392053
Parked next to the old RR depot. Part of the Antler's Inn complex, it has been remodeled into a place to stay.
Waymark Code: WMXXB8
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/12/2018
Views: 2
Plaque information:
The McKinley Coach is the oldest rail car at The Antlers Hotel. Construction with square nails date it to the 1880’s. Coach/baggage combination cars were especially suited for shortline railroads such as the 7 mile long Rockdale, Sandow & Southern Railway. Passengers sat in rows along the windows while luggage was stored in the back. When the Henry family of Rockdale, Texas acquired this car in the 1950’s, it had been retired from service and no longer had its original trucks (wheels). The International & Great Northern combination car is a gift to The Antlers Hotel from the estate of E. E. Henry and Lillie T. Henry; Ann E. Henry, and E. David Henry.
Renovated as a hotel room in 2001, the combine has a king size bed, twin beds, one and a half baths, a living area & a kitchen. The interior features ornately paneled wood and a vaulted ceiling. Stained glass in the clerestory windows and antique gas light fixtures (now electrified) provide an old world luxury to this coach. It is named in honor of President William McKinley who visited Austin by rail May 3, 1901 – the week The Antlers Hotel opened.
Type of train car: Pullman
Location: Antler's Inn
Price (In local currency): 0
Interaction allowed: no
Visiting hours: Not listed
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