Welcome to the SouthWest RailCams La Grange RailCam! This camera is located in La Grange, Texas, along Union Pacific Railroad's Smithville Subdivision at milepost 88.4. The line follows the historic Missouri-Kansas-Texas (M-K-T or "Katy") route through Fayette County and remains an important Union Pacific freight corridor through Central Texas.
Railroad: Union Pacific Railroad
Subdivision: Smithville Subdivision
Milepost: 88.4
Typical Traffic: Union Pacific and BNSF freight, including manifest, local, and
through-freight movements
Estimated Train Count: Varies by day
Passenger Service: None
Our La Grange RailCam is hosted by the MKT Railroad Depot & Museum, located
inside La Grange's historic Missouri-Kansas-Texas "Katy" passenger depot.
The original M-K-T depot was built in 1887, but was destroyed by fire in
1897. A replacement depot was completed in 1898 and remains at the site
today. The restored depot preserves La Grange's railroad heritage with
historic railroad exhibits, model trains, and railroad equipment including
two M-K-T cabooses.
Visit their Website: MKT Railroad Depot & Museum
La Grange has a long connection with the railroad. The community's first railroad connection arrived in 1880, followed by the M-K-T line from the north in 1887. The arrival of the Katy opened new connections for local farmers, businesses, and travelers, helping La Grange grow as an important transportation point in Fayette County. Today, the former Katy route continues to serve the community as part of Union Pacific's Smithville Subdivision, while the restored M-K-T depot provides a look back at the railroad's important role in La Grange's history.