Category: Railroad

All hands were on deck laying track panels through the Austin station and yard. Photos from Tim: It has been a while since we have seen a run:

John decided to spend a day in the shade, ballasting and levelling track.

With the Austin yard nearing completion, a ballast delivery close to the need was in order.

Paul, the tie-master, was busy cutting ties. Ken, Johnny, James, and little Nick were laying panels through the Austin station area to complete 4 of the 5 station tracks. John O and Stephen were busy prepping panels. It was a hot day for sure. Photos from Tim: Photos from Stephen:

Ken Smith and David White made a day trip to install the first switch stands. These are located in the Bexar yard.

Ken Howard arrived with a jaw-dropping donation of rail and rail punch machine. There is enough rail to complete phase 2. Speechless.

After an inspection for leaks with a week under pressure, the water line is covered. Four more footers are cast.

Progress continues

Steam locomotives need water and so do the people and the RVs they come in. Time to get the water line extended to the railroad area. Ken Howard’s Ditch Witch was a huge blessing. Ken and Johnny Rhodes also built the abutment at the beginning of the trestle.

4 more footers cast this weekend. 3 weeks worth can be seen in the background.