This is a two part rail map of Houston and surrounding areas. Special thanks to J. Stephen Sandifer for his excellent map. Below is a brief description of what a railfan should expect. For the sake of clarity, the lines leaving Houston will be referred to by the numbers assigned on the attached maps.
Numbers begin at the northwest corner and continue clockwise.
For clarity, the map has been divided into a western and eastern section. Until recently, BN traffic has been light. With the BNSF merger, this line should see heavier traffic since it is a shorter route to Fort Worth than the ATSF through Temple. Train chasing will be difficult, as no highway closely parallels this line, but Texas 249 will keep you in close proximity. From Belt Jct.