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Cotton Belt Route

This family-friendly excursion begins in Historic Grapevine at the Cotton Belt Depot. Passengers will be whisked away along the rails through six different cities in Tarrant County before ending in the Historic Stockyards.  Once there, riders will have the opportunity to explore the Stockyards before returning to Grapevine.

This ride also offers live entertainment!  Enjoy laughs and exciting adventures during your ride.  Shows vary throughout the season.

This excursion leaves from and returns to Grapevine Vintage Railroad's Cotton Belt Depot located at 705 S. Main St., Grapevine, Texas 76051.

Delays:

Grapevine Vintage Railroad operates on tracks it shares with both commuter trains and freight trains. There will be times when our train is required to stop and wait for another train to cross in front of us or pass alongside us. While all railroads communicate their schedules with each other unexpected issues with freight trains may cause unavoidable delays.

Trip Details​

  • Check-in between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
  • Departs: 12:40 p.m. (approximate)
  • Enjoy approximately two hours to independently explore the Stockyards
  • Re-board in the Historic Stockyard Station: 4:35 p.m.
  • Stockyards departure: 4:45 p.m.
  • Arrival at Historic Cotton Belt Depot in Grapevine: 7:15 p.m. (approximate)
  • This excursion originates from and returns to Grapevine
  • The ticket booth opens at approximately 11:30 a.m. on operating days only
  • Coaches and seats are selected by guests at the time of reservation.  Grapevine Vintage Railroad staff reserves the right to move seats for seat optimization if needed.

To ensure the best possible experience for all, Grapevine Vintage Railroad online ticket sales end at 8:30 a.m. before each day’s excursion. Tickets may be available at the ticket booth on the day of the excursion, but availability is not guaranteed. We recommend calling 817.410.3185 to verify availability if you are looking to purchase same-day tickets.  Does not apply to Day Out with Thomas.

Pricing

Ambassador Class

$72 - Price includes one bench-style seat that holds two people

Travel in style inside one of our first-class coaches while seated around a four-person table. Guests receive complimentary popcorn, snacks and sodas on each leg of the journey. A variety of card and board games will be available for onboard use. The table-style seating gives guests more leg-room than our standard first-class coaches.

The price includes admission for two guests. Want to add more legroom? Consider purchasing two benches to avoid sharing a table with guests on the train.

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First Class

$26 - All ages

The Grapevine Vintage Railroad offers four First Class coaches to enjoy during your next visit. With turn-of-the-century ambiance, these coaches have Victorian-upholstered seats and are fully climate-controlled for year round passenger comfort. It's the perfect ticket for anyone looking for an elevated experience no matter when you decide to visit.


Whether you're looking for something fun to do with the kids or a unique date idea, you'll enjoy your time on board the Grapevine Vintage Railroad.

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Touring Class

$22- All ages

The Touring Class is another option for guests who will enjoy the floor to ceiling views as you travel through one of the many communities that make up Tarrant County. These historic coaches come complete with padded seating and year round climate-control for passenger comfort throughout the year.

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Economy Class

$18 - All ages

The Economy Class a turn-of-the-century railroad experience that features open-air travel on the rails. Guests will enjoy the open-air concept during warm months and will welcome the comfort when the windows of the coaches close during the colder seasons. No air-conditioning - This coach currently has the windows open.NEW - GVRR Attendant

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

A ticket must be purchased for children who have celebrated their 1st birthday. Children younger than 12 months old may ride for free, however they must ride in the lap or arms of a parent or guardian. For safety reasons children may not ride in a car seat or stroller while the train is in motion.

The Grapevine Vintage Railroad does not offer refunds or compensation due to delays. On rare occasions, delays can be an hour or longer. Refunds will be given due to cancellation. We appreciate all of our guests and look forward to serving you the next time you visit us in Grapevine, Texas.

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