“Historic, Rugged, Period-Authentic”
About This Location
Step aboard one of the most-filmed railroads in American cinema. The Texas State Railroad's Palestine Depot is a weathered monument to the steam era—iron rails cutting through dense East Texas pine forest with 1800s-era rolling stock parked on moss-draped sidings. Featured on the official Texas Film Commission Film Trail and embedded in over 30 productions, the railroad offers everything from period-accurate steam locomotives to vintage passenger cars. The surrounding Piney Woods create instant period atmosphere, whether your script calls for the Old West, post-Civil War Reconstruction, or a modern thriller in the backwoods. The state park setting means controlled access, predictable exteriors, and an experienced management team accustomed to film crews.
Restrictions
Must coordinate with Texas State Railroad management
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Permit Required
Type
Texas State Park Film Permit
Fee
Varies
Contact
Texas Film Commission
Featured on official Texas Film Trail. Over 30 productions filmed here.
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