![]() Text descriptions only get you so far, especially if you get lost orĭisoriented. My philosophy: Pictures and maps are worth a thousand words, especially for railfanning. If this is a railfan page, every effort has been made to make sure that the information contained on this map and in this railfan guide is correct. I can think of to provide you with at least a few pictures to help you detail your pike. Indexa page has a list of almost everything railroad oriented ![]() Please Note: Since the main focus of my two websites is railroad signals, the railfan guides are oriented towards the signal fan being able to locate them.įor those of you into the modeling aspect of our hobby, my My webpages reflect what I find on the topic of the page. None to report on, still, in 2020.Anyone have any pictures they would like to submit?Ĭourtesy of the University of Texas Library, click The above shot, taken in 2019, shows no mainline signal here, in the Bing There are 4 signals here, two for the MetroRail main, and 2 for the yard Located about 1300 feet from the entrance to the Howard station parking lot. Decent pictures can be had from McNeil Road, as the There is also an interchange point between the AWRR and the UPRR here. MetroRail trains so they do not have to cross the UP's tracks at grade. ![]() Just north of the Austin Western RR yard is a new "flyover" for the 元, L2, and L1 in the distance, from Metro Dr There is also a pull-off adjacent to signal location L2.īeing the end of the line, we have a number of signals positions, and allīut the signals at L1 and L6 are interlocking signals because of the Into the station parking lot), and Hero Way, south of the station. Websites and other additional information sources of interest for the area:īesides the station, there are three grade crossings to catch the actionįrom: San Gabriel Parkway (north of the station), Metro Drive (which leads Signals will be covered as we go along station by station, if I can find Line runs over a portion of the former Southern Pacific Railroad. The line is 32 miles long, and goes from downtown Austin northwest to Leander. Several systems already use DMU's, such as NJT's Instead, the trains are self powered using a diesel engine. There are no overhead wires as commonly found in a typical light rail The system uses cars known as a DMU, Diesel Multiple Unit. It is theįirst local rail system to operate after the city's streetcar line shutdown Line opened for business to the public on March 22nd, 2010. The Capitol MetroRail Red Line commuter rail system Look for one of our ticket vending machines (TVMs) located on the platforms.Austin TX, Travis County, Capitol of Texas and County Seat Tap cards: Our Tap cards are available for purchase at participating retailers asĬommuter Single Ride and Day Passes are available at Republic Square and East Side Bus Plaza as well as any CapMetro Rail station. Clients can buy those passes at the CapMetro Transit Store and through the CapMetro App. **CapMetro Access monthly passes are not available at H-E-B outlets. ![]() Never worry about not having exact change at the fare box by adding cash to your mobile wallet or purchasing passes on the app! *Availability of passes may vary depending on location, so please contact your local store to find out what they carry.Ĭash-to-mobile: You can add cash to the CapMetro App at Purchase passes where you shop: 7-day passes, 31-day passes and more can be purchased at H-E-B. You can buy a Single Ride or Day Pass with exact change or by using a Stored Value card at the front entrance of our vehicles with the help of the operator. Turn your phone into a pass! With the CapMetro App, you can buy and manage passes for Purchase your CapMetro pass using our app, on board the vehicle or at the station, during your next grocery run
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