Texas Trains (Paperback)

~ Richard Troxell (Author)

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Product Description

Who will find the Treasure of the Missing Train?

It’s buried somewhere in Texas, and clues to find it lie hidden in the pages of this book. Jeep Collins, famous Texas jeweler, designed and crafted this one-of-a-kind 14k gold Missing Train.

Texas is rich in railroad history starting with the Republic of Texas and railroading in Texas continues to thrive today. Troxell brings it all to life with stories of train robbers, train wrecks, the rise and fall of railroad towns, steam engines, historical depots, and directions for where to ride and what to see today—all wrapped around the clues to a real treasure hunt.

About the Author

Author Richard Troxell traveled 11,802 miles of road writing his first book, Barbecuing Around Texas. This time he covered 10,876 miles of track from Dalhart to Brownsville, Texarkana to El Paso. He is a popular and entertaining speaker and can be reached by e-mail at [e-mail].

Product Details

• Paperback: 302 pages
• Publisher: Republic of Texas (January 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556228813
• ISBN-13: 978-1556228810
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #588,438 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting and enjoyable read for railroad lovers, April 12, 2002

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Texas Trains by Texas railroading enthusiast Richard Troxell is wonderful collection of history, stories and trivia on and about railroading in Texas. Troxell traveled 11,802 miles of Texas railroad track in researching and writing this superbly crafted compendium that ranges from train wrecks to railroad towns, from steam engines to train robbers, and offers welcome advice as to where you can go to see historic trains today. A special feature of Texas Trains is its unique treasure hunt; there is a 14k gold "Missing Train" buried somewhere in Texas, and clues to its location lie hidden within the book! Texas Trains is an exciting and enjoyable read for railroad lovers and Texas history buffs.