Austin & Texas Central Railroad

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Category: Railroad

  • Transfer Table Ramp

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

  • Ballast Delivery Day

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

  • Moving a Donated Railroad

    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!

  • Continuing Around the Loop

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

  • Rounding the Curve

    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.

  • Ballasting into Austin Track 1

    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.

  • Panel Building

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

  • Recent Work Day Activities

    Thanks to Tim for remembering to take photos!

  • Lanterns for #13

    Finally, #13 gets lanterns and is ready for night running.

  • A View from Above

    Kari brought her architect friend Vanessa this morning. Vanessa programmed her drone for a low altitude flyover. The resulting image of the entire ranch will be used for detailed surveying going forward. Kari and Vanessa then filled the trailer with root balls for the burn pile. (Stephen unloaded the trailer the next morning and positioned…