Rio Grande Explorations

Giddings, Texas

November 6, 2018

 

A quick work trip to Giddings gave me an opportunity to check out the progress on the CapMetro line from Giddings to Austin. UP had a large work crew on site and progress is being made.

 

UP Local heads south on the Giddings Sub

 

The layout at Giddings

 

Looking west towards Austin

 

Looking east towards Giddings

 

Close-up of UP work crew near the interchange.

 

West

 

North towards UP interchange

 

South west towards Austin

 

 

H&TC Depot

 

Looking west over Giddings Sub along the old H&TC main towards Austin.

UP is staging equipment here.