Grapevine is in Tarrant County in Fort Worth North Texas. If you are staying in or around the city of Grapevine then there is lots for the visitor to see and do. One not to be missed attraction while you are in Grapevine is the Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Book your ticket on the railroad trip where you can see the historic Cotton Belt route that runs between the city of Grapevine and the stockyards in Fort Worth.76
Two vintage locomotives run along the railroad trail. These are Puffy, a steam locomotive dating back to 1896 and a 1957 diesel locomotive. Puffy is the oldest locomotive in the South that has operated on a continuous basis. Take a ride in carriages decked out in the authentic style of the nineteen twenties and thirties Victorian style coaches if you want a taste of what it was like to travel in the days when theWest was growing fast. At the end of this trip you will pull into the old station Stockyards of Fort Worth, right in the middle of the Stockyards National Historic Distric where the old West is once more brought to life.
Alternatively, if you're visiting in late November or early December then you can ride the Vintage Railroad's North Pole Express which takes you into a world of Christmas dreams. Children will enjoy the numerous games and activities while you sit back and enjoy the ride to The North Pole Express Fun Park. Here you can enjoy the games and displays and your children can have their picture taken with Santa. Relax with snacks and hot chocolate before you enjoy a ride on the main shuttle.
