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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Current operator | Hermann Park Conservancy |
| Stations operated | 4 |
| Locale | Hermann Park Houston, Texas |
| Dates of operation | 1957 (Opened) 2008 (Renovated) |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 2 feet (610 mm) |
| Length | 1.8 miles (2.9 km) |
The Hermann Park Railroad is a 2-foot (610 mm) narrow-gauge railroad located within Hermann Park in Houston, Texas. The 1.8-mile (2.9 km) route travels throughout the park with stops at major attractions.
A round trip takes about 18 minutes.[1] The track passes through a tunnel containing "Destination Mound Town", a pair of murals by Houston-based artist Trenton Doyle Hancock.[2][3]
- ^ "Train, Pedal Boats & Carousel". Hermann Park Conservancy. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ Glentzer, Molly (March 11, 2014). "Hermann Park train now chugs through whimsical tunnel". Houston Chronicle. Hearst Communications.
- ^ Schkloven, Emma (February 4, 2021). "Here's Why the Hermann Park Railroad Tunnel Now Looks Like a Comic Book". Houstonia. SagaCity Media. Retrieved June 28, 2024.