January/February/March 2012 · A Bayou City & Gulf Railroad progress report
BC&G action - six-axle power hustles a doublestack train over the main line in early January 2012.With the mainline in service, N'Crowd members can take some time for personal projects (this photo and the two below).With the mainline in service, N'Crowd members can take some time for personal projects.With the mainline in service, N'Crowd members can take some time for personal projects.Richard Bartlett continues work on the BC&G engine facility.The roundhouse takes shape over the course of January.The roundhouse takes shape over the course of January.Work continues in the refinery area.Some unique power on a coal train moving on trackage rights over the BC&G in February 2012.The BC&G big hook is ready to roll at Bayou City Yard.Richard continued his efforts on the roundhouse in February (this photo and the four below). Note the interior lighting visible in the direct overhead view.Richard continued his efforts on the roundhouse in February. Note the interior lighting visible in the direct overhead view.Richard continued his efforts on the roundhouse in February. Note the interior lighting visible in the direct overhead view.Richard continued his efforts on the roundhouse in February. Note the interior lighting visible in the direct overhead view.Richard continued his efforts on the roundhouse in February. Note the interior lighting visible in the direct overhead view.N'Crowd provided a test track for free use at the 2012 Greater Houston Train Show.February also saw progress on the street trackage around Houston Union Station. Layout Master Charlie Aselin undertook most of this work.February also saw progress on the street trackage around Houston Union Station. Layout Master Charlie Aselin undertook most of this work.March saw the first run of the new BC&G streamliner The Blubonnet. The new train glides to a stop in Bennett. (Two photos by Gordon Bliss.)The train speeds through Austin after its first call at the capitol. (Two photos by Gordon Bliss.)More progress on the BC&G roundhouse.More progress on the BC&G roundhouse.More progress on the BC&G roundhouse.More progress on the BC&G roundhouse.More progress on the BC&G roundhouse. That's all for this quarter: 2Q 12 coming up soon!
