A westbound Austin Western rock train ducks under US-290 outside of Elgin.
A westbound Austin Western rock train rounds a curve outside of Elgin, TX
A westbound Austin Western rock train trundles through Butler, TX
A westbound Austin Western rock train passes a colorful grove of trees in downtown Elgin
An Austin Western rock train approaches Brushy Creek
An Austin Western rock train slows down coming into Leander.
The very first train to arrive in Austin came on Christmas day 1871 with much celebration. That day paved the way for Austin to become the metropolis it is where freight trains play second fiddle ... (more)