Railroad tunnels are usually dark and dreary, but this one is an exception. Ride through one of our state’s largest urban parks for one of the most enchanting train excursions you’ve ever been on.

In operation since 1954, over 400,000 people ride this train each year. Many passengers are children, so the tunnel was decorated to prevent them from getting scared by an otherwise pitch-black enclosure.
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Artist Trenton Doyle Hancock is responsible for this enchanting masterpiece. The mural's name comes from his signature characters known as "Mounds," circular creatures with striped bodies and no arms or legs.
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Other inclusions to this whimsical universe are a smiling elephant, blue monkey, and owl called "Wise Guy," among others. Hancock's hope is that no matter how many times a person rides the train, they'll discover something different on every trip.
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A color explosion lines one wall while the opposite is the exact same design in black & white. Mirrors allow everyone on board to catch a glimpse of their jaws dropping at the sight of such artistic genius!
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Exiting "Mound Town," a few of the bizarre beings bid farewell to passengers. You can experience the weirdness firsthand at 6001 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030.
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Have you ever ridden the Hermann Park train through this fanciful tunnel? If so, tell us all about your experience! Here are some more awesome train rides in Texas we think you’d enjoy.

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