The Tommy G Robertson railroad has been giving tours of Six Flags St. Louis since day one of operation, June 5th, 1971. Some theme parks that have trains are actually powered by electricity. Not so with the Tommy G. Robertson at Six Flags St. Louis. It’s a full working, propane-burning, steam-powered locomotive train!
Tommy G. Robertson Memories
Just hearing the train whistle of the Tommy G. Robertson makes me feel like a kid again. On the tracks, you’ll be given an audio tour by a real-life person, not a recording. They do work from a script but oftentimes you will get Ad libs which can be fascinating insights into the history of Six Flags St. Louis. Like the beaver that lives by the Mine Train.
Tommy G Robertson Analysis
During the ride, you’ll get to see parts of the park that you are not able to see from any other place. Also if you’re just unfamiliar with the park it does serve as a great way for seeing what Six Flags St. Louis has to offer.
The look of the trains in that deep red and black looks as good today, as it did when I was a kid. Now that I am a grown-up with kids, I impart the love of this train to them. I am happy to report that they like to ride this every single time. When you look at other people on the Tommy G. Robertson railroad you will notice that it is all groups. It doesn’t seem like any age group is excluded from the love of this ride. No matter how larger the group that you’re with, you all be able to sit together. You might have to talk a little bit over the train whistle but it is worth it.
Final Verdict
I hope they never tear this one down. For as long as Six Flags St. Louis operates this ride, it needs to stay the same that it is. On a scale of 1 to 10, I gave the Tommy G Robertson Railroad a 10.
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Fun Facts: When it was originally opened there were two different trains with two different stations. Six flags bought Train number Five and six from Crown Metal Product. Train number five currently operates in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Florida and the one still at six like St. Louis is train number six.