Prototype Tours

Want to see a 1910’s steam locomotive being restored? Or get some behind-the-scenes details on a typical Texas (rail-served) cement plant? Or maybe spend a nice afternoon riding a 1 1/2″ scale live steam railroad? Then Connections 2026 is the place to be!

We are working on the final details for at least three off-site railroading events, including:

Ash Grove Cement Plant

A great prototype industry to model, the Ash Grove cement plant is serviced by the Union Pacific south of Austin near New Braunfels, TX.

Austin & Texas Central Live Steam Railroad

The Austin & Texas Central is the newest iteration of the Central Texas railroad that traces its roots back to 1931. Spend a few hours Saturday afternoon touring the railroad and riding the rails!

More details and additional tour(s) are coming soon!