Haunting Railroad Tracks Children Will Send Chills Up Your Spine!

Texas is known for its rich history, but it's also home to some of the most chilling ghost stories and urban legends. One tale in particular never fails to make me tear up, and to this day, it has me backing my car up, searching for an alternate route whenever I'm near San Antonio.

Several years ago, while visiting family stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, I encountered a place so eerie, it's taken me years to even talk about it. This location will make the hair on the back of your neck stand on end, and like me, you may find yourself looking for another way to reach your destination.

For the record, I’ve vowed never to return. My cousins still tease me about it, but this story is heart-wrenching, especially when you consider the lives lost there.

The Heartbreaking Legend of the Ghostly Children

This urban legend, set just outside San Antonio on Cindy Sue Road, gives me chills every time. According to Legends of America, a tragic school bus accident occurred at the railroad crossing, resulting in the deaths of several children and the bus driver. When I first heard about it, I couldn’t hold back my tears, and the thought of those lost lives haunted me for days.

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Here’s the eerie part: It’s said that if you stop your vehicle on the tracks (which I do not recommend) and shift into neutral, you’ll feel your car being pushed up a small incline. The local legend claims it's the spirits of the children and bus driver, still trying to protect others from meeting the same tragic fate.

What really sends shivers down my spine is this: People who’ve tested the legend often sprinkle baby powder over the back bumper or trunk of their car. After being "pushed" across the tracks, they’ve reportedly discovered small handprints in the powder – believed to be the ghostly children lending a helping hand.