Western Railroad Discussion > Flatonia, TX Rail Park Pavillion question...

If I happened to be in Flatonia, TX and stopped at the Rail Park Pavillion on a given Saturday afternoon...approximately how many trains might I see?

Thank You
Tim

I've been there twice and I can tell you this: It's a big roomy platform, has pretty good line-of-sight distances in all directions, located right at a junction, and is easy to find. But there just ain't that many trains! Sorry I can't give you numbers, but when the others chime in and do, it won't be much.

I was there only one time but since the line between Houston and San Antonio runs east/west, I found less-than-optimal lighting for photography. Trains on the Giddings and Cuero Subs have good light (depending on the time of day) as they curve south towards San Antonio. Saw 7 trains in 5 hours but that was 2 years ago. I found a little better lighting from the south side of the tracks in town by the SP caboose and the interlocking tower on display.

I suspect folks who have been there multiple times can provide better photography insights than I. Just my observations.

Mike

As with most train watching sites it's a hit and miss. From my observations the best time is from 7am till around 11:30-45 with a lull for a few hours then the action picks up again in the late afternoon. 95% of the traffic will be on the Glidden Sub( Sunset Route)with a few South(West)bound trains making the turn to head west. Lighting is not that good but it is still worth making the trip and spending a few hours there. I have spent 6-7 hours and caught only 4 trains and another time was there only 3 hours and caught 9 trains.


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