Author: Stephen Balkum

Three additional forms were built. The plan is to cast 4 footers every weekend for 9 weeks.

Ballasting day as we progress into the cut

For the upcoming trestle, the plan is to pre-cast concrete footers for each bent. The footers can be positioned and levelled with higher accuracy. Then, the bents can be built easily in the shop area and set on the footers. This is the first form used to cast the first footer. The form was sized…

Finally built a portable ramp from the shop-area transfer table to grade level.

One of many deliveries that will happen at the Austin & Texas Central

A huge crew of friends from all around Texas descended on a railroad near Commerce, Texas, that was donated to the Austin & Texas Central. The crew was so efficient, the 1200 foot railroad was completely loaded for transport by 11am. Many thanks to everyone that helped!

Another great crew at the Austin & Texas Central. Panels were built. Track was laid. Ballast was spread.

A great turnout today to build panels and lay track around the curve beyond Austin. Of course, the end-of-the-day chat session is just as important.

Thanks again to Tim for taking photos. We see Bob, Ken, Johnny, and Richard was busy shoveling ballast while John was working ahead filling in ties at the joints.

Photo credit goes to Tim. Stephen, Tim, John, and Ken spend the day building panels, rebuilding old switches and contemplating track alignment in Austin.