Texarkana Museums Systems brings railroad history to life with new exhibit

Beginning August 1 st , 20205, the Texarkana Museums System will present “Texarkana and the Railroads,” an exhibit developed by TMS Staff. The exhibit follows the beginning of the railroad in Texarkana and up to today.

The exhibit includes history of different gauge railways, short lines, freight and passenger service in Texarkana and the surrounding area.

Guests can see how Texarkana came to be after the implementation and influence of railroads. The interaction with the military, Red River Army Depot, support from the community and local economy through the history of the railroad.