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Lake Texoma #14033921 06/16/21 04:40 PM
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Does anybody know the story behind the vertical railroad ties that stickup in the cove near Eisenhower between it and the Ross Perot mansion? They are close together, configured in a semi-horseshoe shape and near the shore.

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I don't know exactly what those railroad ties are for. I remember my dad telling me way back in the day it was a recreation area in that cove. Diving boards and swimming, maybe a water slide.


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Originally Posted by Slide_R
Does anybody know the story behind the vertical railroad ties that stickup in the cove near Eisenhower between it and the Ross Perot mansion? They are close together, configured in a semi-horseshoe shape and near the shore.

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Robert,

If you look closely, they have a rail about 1/2 way up. It appears there was some sort of cart that ran along the rail. Someone told me there was a picture of it back in the day in the Eisenhower office. I haven't seen this picture...


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Not sure the original purpose but locals call it elephant cage.

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I can attest that there are no fish hanging on it!


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I've seen the picture and yes there is an occasional fish to be found around this area.
I appreciate the other info, hopefully I can get the final straight skinny on it.


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