Alex Hitzfelder

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Alex and Grace Hitzfelder were early live steam pioneers in Texas. They constructed a railroad, the Medina Valley Southern, in their cornfield in Devine, Texas. The Southwestern Live Steamers met regularly at this track, which were referred to as "cornfield meets".

Gallery

  • Alex and Grace Hitzfelder drive the Golden Spike on their Medina Valley Southern railroad in Devine, Texas, November 25, 1978

    Alex and Grace Hitzfelder drive the Golden Spike on their Medina Valley Southern railroad in Devine, Texas, November 25, 1978

  • Alex Hitzfelder headed over the curved trestle on Henry Blossom's railroad in Wimberly. Photo by Pete & Donna Green.

    Alex Hitzfelder headed over the curved trestle on Henry Blossom's railroad in Wimberly. Photo by Pete & Donna Green.

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