The Grapevine Vintage Railroad, Grapevine, Texas
Posted by: paulspaper
N 32° 56.028 W 097° 04.686
14S E 679683 N 3645586
The Grapevine Vintage Railroad travels along the historic Cotton Belt Route between Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Waymark Code: WM4WW4
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/07/2008
Views: 34
The Railroad is serviced by two vintage locomotives which include "Puffy" the 1896 Steam locomotive and oldest continously operating steam engine in the South, and a 1953 GP-7 diesel locomotive. Passengers enjoy riding in authentic 1920s and 1930s Victorian - style coaches as they take a step back in time and experience train travel as it was in the glory days of the expanding West.
Engine Type: Diesel
Gauge of Railway: Standard Gage
Approximate Adult Fare: 20.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 10.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 21 miles
Dates of Operation: From: 05/25/2008 To: 08/30/2008
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
Frequency of departures: Not listed
Key Attractions: Not listed
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train. Possible photos include the entertainment on board the train, the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the many railway related items that can be found in locations like this.