East Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Narrow Gauge Railway

Photographed By Jason Sullivan, November 13, 2022

1. Narrow Gauge Railway Marker

Inscription. Economical to build, operate and maintain, many narrow gauge railroads were running in Texas between 1853 and 1900. Some were "Taps" (for towns off the main line); some logging roads, going deep into woods and swamps.

Hauled passengers, thousands of cattle, tons of sugar cane or other crops, and were used for general traffic. One line - Great Sweetgum, Yubadam & Hoo Hoo - operated at first as the T.M. & C. (Two Mules and a Car).

The two engines at Six Flags over Texas were built in 1887 and 1903; and rebuilt according to original specifications.

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3549.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 32° 45.408′ N, 97° 4.359′ W. Marker is in Arlington, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in East Arlington. Marker is on East Road to Six Flags Street. Marker is located inside Six Flags Over Texas, at the Texas Depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2201 E Road to Six Flags St, Arlington TX 76011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Arlington Downs Racetrack (approx. 0.6 miles away); P.A. Watson Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles

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away); Arlington Downs Racetrack and Fountain (approx. 0.9 miles away); West Fork United Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Ford Cemetery (approx. 2 miles away); Carver Dixon King (approx. 2.2 miles away); Houston Hitching Block (approx. 2.2 miles away); John A. Kooken Elementary School (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington.

Regarding Narrow Gauge Railway. The train ride is one of the oldest attractions at Six Flags Over Texas, dating back to the first season in 1961.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on April 28, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.

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