SIERRA BLANCAThe town came into existence when competing railroads for a second (Southern) transcontinental railroad line came within 10 miles of one another in 1881. Jay Gould, famous railroad magnate and robber baron, drove a silver spike commemorating the event on Dec. 15th 1881.
Railroad Depot Hudspeth County Museum
EL PASO
Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso
Exhibits at the museum tell the story of transportation with vehicles, related equipment and model displays. These displays demonstrate how transportation enhanced the development of business and industry in our region. The museum offers the 19th Century 4-4-0 locomotive, known locally as Engine No. 1.
Union Station, El Paso
1906 exterior, Union Depot Bar, Union Station Waiting Area
(photos courtesy, Bernie Sargent)
Amtrak's Sunset Limited route (from Orlando to Los Angeles) runs through the Texas Mountain Trail region, with stops in Alpine and El Paso, see www.amtrak.com
View of Railroad between Marfa and Alpine, along the Texas Mountain Trail!
Take a look at our new Train Spotting page, for tips on where to view trains traveling through our region.