Turning wheels: TSRA board approves Request for Proposal

    by Becky Whisenant
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    Photo: Becky Whisenant A Texas State Railroad locomotive passes blooming wisteria. On March 15, the TSR Authority approved a request for proposal to negotiate with potential future operators.


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