Texas Rails 2026 Symposium at Kimbell Cultural Event Center
- Admission: $20 at the Door; Free for 16 and under
Learn about the history of the railroad at the Texas Rails 2026 Symposium, a day-long conference in Historic Downtown Bryan.
Presenters Include
- Ken Stavinoha: "Railroad Scenes from Texas: Images of Railroading in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries"
- Dennis Hogan: "Along the Central: A Journey through Time and Place on the H&TC"
- Ken Fitzgerald: "Winding Down a Paid Railroad Photographer Gig"
- Bruce Blalock: "MKT Texas Central Branch: The Tin Can"
There will be time for lunch on your own from 12-1:30PM, with plenty of restaurants to choose from in Historic Downtown Bryan.
The night before, join for Happy Hour at The Owl Pub and Grill (named after the Espee train) from 7-9PM.
Want to stay close to the symposium? Reserve a room at The LaSalle Hotel, walking distance from the symposium and The Owl Pub & Grill.
Reserve your seat by emailing Robert.Holzweiss@gmail.com, or buy tickets at the door.
Doors open at 9:30AM, program begins at 10AM.