Post by shortfuse on Sept 22, 2008 16:48:15 GMT -5
Here is some info on the Austin Western Railroad:
The Austin Western Railroad (AWRR) operates 155 miles of track from Llano, TX to Giddings, TX with a 6.4 mile branch extending from Fairland to Marble Falls,TX.
The line dates back to 1871 when the Houston and Texas Central Railroad built the Giddings to Austin line. The AWRR interchanges with the UP at McNeil and Elgin. Nearly 49,000 carloads move annually, shipping commodities such as aggregates, crushed limestone, calcium bicarbonate, lumber beer, chemicals, plastics and paper. AWRR is a subsidiary of Watco.
Beginning in 2009 the City of Austin, TX will begin commuter rail operations on the freight line. Once commuter rail commences freight service will operate primarily at night during non-commuter operations. (BOO)
My 3 Y.O. son and I frequently go down to the UP interchange and loco service yard and watch operations there. He enjoys it just as much as I do. With the start of the commuter train next year, all daytime operations will mostly stop on the AWRR line which we are not looking forward to. I will post some pics I have taken along the line and at the service yard in case anyone is interested.
Justin
The Austin Western Railroad (AWRR) operates 155 miles of track from Llano, TX to Giddings, TX with a 6.4 mile branch extending from Fairland to Marble Falls,TX.
The line dates back to 1871 when the Houston and Texas Central Railroad built the Giddings to Austin line. The AWRR interchanges with the UP at McNeil and Elgin. Nearly 49,000 carloads move annually, shipping commodities such as aggregates, crushed limestone, calcium bicarbonate, lumber beer, chemicals, plastics and paper. AWRR is a subsidiary of Watco.
Beginning in 2009 the City of Austin, TX will begin commuter rail operations on the freight line. Once commuter rail commences freight service will operate primarily at night during non-commuter operations. (BOO)
My 3 Y.O. son and I frequently go down to the UP interchange and loco service yard and watch operations there. He enjoys it just as much as I do. With the start of the commuter train next year, all daytime operations will mostly stop on the AWRR line which we are not looking forward to. I will post some pics I have taken along the line and at the service yard in case anyone is interested.
Justin
