The Grapevine Vintage Railroad (GVRR) is a family-friendly attraction in Grapevine, Texas upon which passengers can travel on authentic 1920's-era Victorian train coaches along the historic Cotton …
The Grapevine Vintage Railroad (GVRR) is a family-friendly attraction in Grapevine, Texas upon which passengers can travel on authentic 1920's-era Victorian train coaches along the historic Cotton Belt Route. The train is in operation 10 months a year, taking a break in January and February for annual train inspections and track maintenance. Between March and June, the train runs every Saturday and Sunday. Then in June, July and August the train runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In August, September and October the train resumes a Saturday and Sunday schedule. Then in November and December the train transforms into the North Pole Express, running most weekends as part of the Christmas Capital of Texas festivities.
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Dec 2, 2024
We took the Christmas Stockyard train with our grandsons ages 5 and 7. Do not bother! The seals on the windows are broken and you can’t see out of the majority of the windows. The train goes backward… Full review by Nancy J
Oct 8, 2024
Got to the Grapevine Depot on Sept. 2 and purchased ticket ($26, air conditioned car). Cashier was very accommodating and helpful. Boarded train and departed station. Diesel engines were used and not… Full review by Robert B
Apr 15, 2024
If you are a train fan, you have to stop by here and take the train straight into the Stockyard over in Fort Worth (literally… the train ends in the middle of the Stockyard shopping area, couldn’t be… Full review by David D
Is this handicapped accessible for someone in a wheelchair?
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There are ramps for lines but not to get up onto the train that I could see. But I did see a wheelchair accessible sign at the front of the train car. So, maybe.
What is the difference between first class and touring ?
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Thank you for your question! The First Class coaches include air conditioning and Victorian-style, upholstered seating. Touring class coaches provide open-air travel with vintage wooden …
Thank you for your question! The First Class coaches include air conditioning and Victorian-style, upholstered seating. Touring class coaches provide open-air travel with vintage wooden-backed, bench-style seating. Although there are ceiling fans, the touring coaches are not air conditioned. During the winter months, these coaches are enclosed with non-opening glass windows that are removed in the spring. All coaches are heated during the winter months.
Hi what time is the train ride start? They have a different hrs? Where we can buy the tickets? ? And how much cost?
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the train ride to the stockyards are on Fri, Sat and Sun and leaves at 1pm. First class tickets are $28 and touring class is $20. Tickets can be bought online or at the station.
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What is the Cotton Belt Route?
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The Cotton Belt Route is a one-and-a-half-hour train ride from the Grapevine Depot on Main Street to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. This excursion travels along...
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