Texas State Railroad - May 21, 2021

[@paytondavis0702]

6:10 that's me lol! Awesome video, man! Thank you for the stickers!

[@RobbZipp]

Thank you for opening the door to me so I can make explore the other cars! It was nice to meet you and I’m glad you liked the stickers! Please feel free to share or stick them somewhere!

[@davidhowell1539]

I love riding the train. Davidh

[@RobbZipp]

Me too. Thanks for the comment.

[@RobertPardee]

If you’ve never been on the Royal gorge train in Colorado is definitely worth the trip. It takes you within a few feet of the canyon walls. I’m only about two hours away from Palestine. I’ll have to check this one out

[@RobbZipp]

I haven’t had a chance to explore much of Colorado. I’ve driven through once like 20 years ago. I need to return!

[@makeamericagreatagain6196]

Cool video thank you, looks like fun!

[@RobbZipp]

Thanks

[@KOOLGREENS]

Great video. Would like to go

[@RobbZipp]

Thanks! You should check it out!

[@wackyruss]

Wow!!! I never heard of this before!!!! Palestine, TX? I had some family that lived there.

[@RobbZipp]

Yup! It’s fun!

[@rachelm1812]

Neat! You filmed this in our anniversary trip! I was able to share with others a big of our adventure. Great job!

[@RobbZipp]

Congratulations on your anniversary! I’m glad you enjoyed the video and had fun! Did you see yourself in my video?

[@rachelm1812]

Yes! I sent it to fam/friends asking if they could spot us lol. We rode in the open air car. It was so relaxing.

[@RobbZipp]

I think I want to do that next time! I’m glad that you enjoyed it and liked my video enough to share!

[@brittnaesimmons5170]

Neat

[@LeaderofThePack303]

That looked really fun to do! I have always wanted to ride on a train like that.

[@RobbZipp]

It really is! I do recommend it. If you like trains, please watch my other train videos playlist!

[@shannensaile8959]

Sweet ride!

[@RobbZipp]

It is!

[@kennyhedge2334]

What a cool thing to do!

[@RobbZipp]

It’s neat!

[@MomZipp]

That was fun 😄

[@RobbZipp]

Yes it was!

[@vietnamvet6474]

I looking for a Steam Engen to ride on in texas.

[@RobbZipp]

They do sometimes have a steam engine.

[@rosieestrada33]

Did you purchase food before your trip? Or did you buy it on board?

[@RobbZipp]

We purchased it before the trip. If you don’t, you might be able to buy it on the Rusk stop. They only sell snacks on the train.

[@fridamanzo1786]

Which train seating do you recommend to purchase for the ride? I will be taking 2 kids, 4 years old and 2 year old, for the polar express train ride. I am so excited my 4 year old son loves trains and I can't wait to see his excitement when he gets on this train. Thank you in advance for taking time to respond to me.

[@RobbZipp]

I wouldn’t spend big dollars on 1st Class or a presidential seat unless it’s going to be cold and rainy. The open air seats are the cheapest and most fun.

[@fridamanzo1786]

@@RobbZipp I booked in advance for the polar express and since it was a special occasion I got presidential for the extra space and since the trip will be at 8pm and I can't predict the weather I booked inside. Hope they still love the ride. Thanks for the opinion 👍

[@RobbZipp]

Ok! I hope they all enjoy it!

[@Kongman492]

Nice Video Man! P.S I Haven't Been to That Place in 10 Years!

[@RobbZipp]

Thanks! It’s really nice! I’m going back again on July 3rd!

[@rebeccavillarreal44]

How long was the Train ride ? Back and forth and would this be a good idea to take my 2 kids?

[@RobbZipp]

It was about an hour and a half from Palestine to Rusk. The stop at Rusk was about an hour and then it heads back to Palestine as a faster clip. We left at 11 AM and returned at around 3 PM. I don’t know much about kids, but I did see several there. I would recommend the open air car because you can feel the breeze and hear the train blow it’s horn.

[@joshmason1003]

I’m taking my gf there in 3 weeks and haven’t booked tickets yet. Question-you walked thru all the different cars..can anyone do that? Or is it they let you because you were filming? I wanted to book the glass top car like y’all did,but it would be nice to walk down to the regular car with open windows just to see what that is like

[@RobbZipp]

You’re able to walk through most of the cars like I did. The open cars are fun as long as it’s not raining.

[@joshmason1003]

Ok cool,thanks!

[@RobbZipp]

My pleasure. Have fun!

[@MomZipp]

I didn't know what you meant about "breaking the law " !

[@RobbZipp]

Haha. I was joking.

[@davidr.clinard4058]

cool

[@RobbZipp]

Thanks

[@hctxjmz]

Drove 2 hours from Dallas for this trip. Zero Co-Vid protocol. The entrance gates were chaotic and overcrowded with no guidance from any employee. Zero Security to be seen anywhere. I reserved 2 seats in a Presidential booth where the chair was broken. The intercom was broken for the attendant to use. The Windows on our car were extremely dirty. If you do not pre order your food on line you will wait 30-40 min in line to eat at the turnaround. I stayed outside on the platform most of our trip due to our car smelling foul from all of the old obese people asleep on this trip passing gas. There is nothing to see of beauty on this trip but piles of wood and railroad ties. We did pass several residences flying Confederate flags. On and on.....blah. Can't believe I fell for this. I did talk to a guy by me carrying a rebel flag bandana. ..He informed me that He was a Son of The Confederacy. Total waste of time.

[@RobbZipp]

Oh wow. I can’t totally see all of that.

[@makeamericagreatagain6196]

Smh sounds like you have a problem with white people more than the train ride. People flying flags in their property shouldn’t be an issue. Sound like a disgruntled person who can’t enjoy the simple things.

[@v.b.4622]

You're whining about confederate flags yet you took a trip in a state that was literally part of the Confederacy. There's nothing shocking about it, it's our states history.

[@joesitter20101]

Is the Texas State Railroad officially "All White"? I just watched a documentary about the TSR on PBS and couldn't help but notice that in absolutely every scene there were zero Hispanic or Black Americans either working on or even riding on the railroad. In my opinion, That's Creepy. It begs the questions: Are "Coloreds, Mexicans or Indians" even allowed on the trains? If so, Where are they? I guess that's what's "so good about private ownership". They don't have to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

[@RobbZipp]

I can’t speak for others. It’s in East Texas.

[@RobbZipp]

But to really answer your question, it’s open to anyone who buys a ticket. You may want to contact their marketing manager about why there isn’t more diversity in customers. I did see all sorts of people there on the times I’ve ridden it.

[@LajitasRain]

Here you go race baiter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaq9pK2Kd82BaZY

[@RobbZipp]

Thank you!

[@LajitasRain]

@@RobbZipp What's funny is Joe made this same stupid comment on the video I linked to.