Marshall station (Texas) facts for kids
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Marshall, TX
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Texas and Pacific Depot in 2005
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| Location | 800 North Washington Avenue, Marshall, Texas United States |
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| Coordinates | 32°33′7″N 94°22′3″W / 32.55194°N 94.36750°W | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Owned by | Union Pacific Railroad | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line(s) | Union Pacific Railroad | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platforms | 1 side platform | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Connections |  Marshall Public Bus System |
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| Parking | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Station code | Amtrak: MHL | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Opened | October 20, 1912 (Texas and Pacific) March 13, 1974 (Amtrak) |
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| Passengers (FY2019) | 6,694 (Amtrak) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Texas and Pacific Depot
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U.S. Historic district
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| Architectural style | Mission Revival | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Part of | Ginocchio Historic District (ID74002076) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Designated CP | December 31, 1974 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Marshall station is a train station located in Marshall, Texas. It is a stop for Amtrak, which is the national passenger train system in the United States. The Texas Eagle train passes through Marshall every day. This train offers rides north to Chicago and southwest to cities like Dallas, San Antonio, and Los Angeles.
The station building also holds the Texas and Pacific Railway Depot & Museum. This museum teaches visitors about the history of trains and the railway. You can buy train tickets at the station's office. It is open seven days a week, from 7 AM to 10 AM, and again from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
History of the Marshall Train Station
The Marshall station, also known as the T&P Depot, is a very important building. It is the only part left of a huge railway complex. This complex once had 57 buildings spread over 66 acres (about 267,000 square meters).
The station was built in 1912. It was designed to be a passenger station and the main office for the eastern part of the Texas and Pacific Railway. The building is part of the Ginocchio Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a special place recognized for its history.
During World War I and World War II, the station welcomed many soldiers. It was a busy hub, even having offices for telegraphs and immigration.
In the 1970s, the station was almost abandoned. Amtrak trains started using the building on March 13, 1974. However, in 1988, the Union Pacific Railroad, which owned the station, wanted to tear it down. The people of Marshall worked hard to save it. Throughout the 1990s, they restored the building. It then reopened as the local train station, and a large part of it became the railway museum.
In 2008, a special steam train called T&P Railway #400 was moved to the museum grounds. This "Mikado" type locomotive was built in 1915. It was restored a few years later. The restoration included removing rust and giving it a new coat of paint. Now, visitors can even climb stairs to see inside the engine's cab during museum hours.
Celebrating 100 Years
On October 20, 2012, the Marshall station celebrated its 100th birthday! This was a big party for the community. People could take free tours of the depot and museum. There was live music from a Dixieland jazz band. Everyone enjoyed a traditional picnic lunch on the station's east lawn.
The Union Pacific Railroad helped make the celebration even more special. They brought their famous Union Pacific 844 steam locomotive to Marshall. This train was part of the UP 150th Anniversary Heritage Train tour. It was celebrating Union Pacific's 150th birthday.
The heritage train, with UP 844 and a special "museum-on-wheels" baggage car called Promontory, was shown to the public. It was displayed at the old T&P rail yard, east of the station. A free shuttle took people between the station and the heritage train. The railroad also brought its fun UP No. 956 Mini-Train. This mini-train gave free rides around the station's parking lot.
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