Hermann Park Railroad

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Current operatorHermann Park Conservancy
Stations operated4
Dates of operation1957 (1957) (Opened)
2008 (2008) (Renovated)
Hermann Park Railroad
Overview
Current operatorHermann Park Conservancy
Stations operated4
LocaleHermann Park
Houston, Texas
Dates of operation1957 (1957) (Opened)
2008 (2008) (Renovated)
Technical
Track gauge2 feet (610 mm)
Length1.8 miles (2.9 km)
Route map

MD Anderson
Sunset
Kinder
McGovern Lake
Fannin/Cambridge

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]

The Hermann Park Railroad was first opened in 1957. The train was owned by the park and privately operated. In June 2007, the Hermann Park Conservancy assumed operation of the train.[4]

On January 1, 2008, the train was temporarily closed for a $4 million renovation, which replaced and extended the track to its current length and gauge. In March, the train was reopened with one temporary stop near the Miller Outdoor Theatre.[5] In April 2009, the Conservancy completed a renovation of the original station and opened three additional stops throughout the park.[6]

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