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
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. It 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.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of Arlington Downs Racetrack (approx. 0.6 miles away); P.A. Watson Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away); Tom Grieve (approx. 0.8 miles away); Kenny Rogers, LHP (approx. 0.8 miles away); Ruben Sierra, OF (approx. 0.8 miles away); Eric Nadel (approx. 0.8 miles away); Toby Harrah, SS-3B-2B (approx. 0.8 miles away); Ivan Rodriguez, C (approx. 0.8 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 450 times since then and 58 times this year. 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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