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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| Architectural style | Mission Revival | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Part of | Ginocchio Historic District (ID74002076) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Designated CP | December 31, 1974 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The Marshall station is a train station located in Marshall, Texas. It is used by Amtrak, which is the national passenger train system in the United States. Amtrak's Texas Eagle train stops here every day. This train travels north to Chicago and southwest to cities like Dallas, San Antonio, and Los Angeles.
The station building also has a special place inside: the Texas and Pacific Railway Depot & Museum. If you need to buy a ticket, the office at Marshall station is open seven days a week. You can visit from 7 AM to 10 AM, and again from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
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The Story of Marshall Station
The Marshall train station is also known as the T&P Depot. It is the only building left from a huge complex of fifty-seven buildings that once belonged to the Texas and Pacific Railway. This large area covered about 66 acres (267,000 square meters).
The station building was finished in 1912. It was designed to be a passenger station and the main office for the railroad's eastern area. This important building welcomed soldiers during both World War I and World War II. At its busiest, it even had offices for sending telegraph messages and helping immigrants.
Saving the Historic Train Station
In the 1970s, the station was almost forgotten and left empty. Amtrak passenger 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.
But the people of Marshall stepped in to save it! Throughout the 1990s, they worked hard to protect the Depot. Because of their efforts, the building was fixed up and started serving as the local train station again. A big part of the building now also houses the railway museum.
Meet Locomotive #400
In 2008, a special steam train called T&P Railway #400 was moved to the depot museum grounds. This "Mikado" type steam locomotive was built in 1915. It was originally used by the Fort Worth & Denver City Railway before the T&P Railway bought it.
The train had been kept in City Park for many years. After it moved to the museum, it was restored. This work included removing rust and giving it a fresh coat of paint. They also added stairs so visitors can now climb into the train's cab. You can see this amazing locomotive during the museum's regular hours.
Celebrating 100 Years
On October 20, 2012, the Marshall station celebrated its 100th birthday! It was a big party for the whole 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 depot'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 legendary train came with the UP 150th Anniversary Heritage Train. It was part of a tour 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, just east of the depot. Free shuttle buses took people between the depot and the heritage train. The railroad also brought its fun UP No. 956 Mini-Train, which gave free rides around the depot's parking lot.
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