SND to DRT

Sitting half way between San Antonio and El Paso lies a place where time seems to have stood still, there are no traffic jams, crowds of busy people or coffee shops filled with patrons working intently on their laptops. Sanderson, Texas was founded in 1882. It was once known for being frequented by outlaws, gunmen, rustlers, and border bandits who would ride through the town while fleeing from the Mexican border and the law.

The Rio Grande River, or Rio Bravo del Norte as it is called in Mexico, is the fourth largest river system in the United States, spanning 1,885 miles. This river serves as the stage for various recreational activities, as well as shaping the southern border between Texas and Mexico.

Seeming to appear out of nowhere as the train travels through the desert, Lake Amistad is a mecca for tourists by providing rich nature tourism, as well as an international experience.

Have you spotted any deer along the tracks? Believe it or not, there are plenty of them out there! Hunting of white-tailed deer and other wild game is a cherished tradition in the Lone Star State. Many different types of hunting strategies and techniques are used to increase the odds of success when chasing game.

The landscape in this part of West Texas may look fairly stark and barren, and water is not always visible. But it is here, where the train crosses one of the most impressive sights along its route, bringing the desolate landscape and water into one memorable view.

While the land outside may look motionless, forces within the earth and weather acting upon it, continue to transform the countryside.

The town of Langtry is steeped in the exciting history of the Old West, and includes one of the most colorful characters in all of West Texas lore, Judge Roy Bean.