Located to the immediate west of U.S. Highway 69 and between Front & Commerce streets is the old Union Depot which serves as an Amtrak passenger station and as a small railroad history museum. The station has a passenger waiting area, an office area, restroom facilities, a railroad artifact area and a conference room. The depot was remodeled in 2005 and rededicated in 2006 with its exterior having been restored to its original 1906 design.
The multimodal depot is now known as the Mineola Transportation Plaza and won the “Best Building Restoration” award from the Texas Downtown Association in 2006; the city leases the property from the Union Pacific Railroad.
Covered Commons Area
Located approximately 50’ west of the depot is a 30x60 open commons area with cement flooring and seating around the perimeter.
15” Gauge Train and Track (1 engine & 3 passenger cars)
A 15 inch gauge replica of a Union Pacific train has been built by Swannee River Railroad Company in Lufkin, Texas and funded by the Meredith Foundation. The total distance at this time is approximately one-quarter of a mile.
The engine is diesel and each passenger car holds 12 patrons.
