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Katy Today
By the People, for the People
The Katy Dryer's Rideable Train to Open this Month
The historic Dryer development in downtown Katy will soon offer a new attraction for the community.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The Dryer, a historic landmark in downtown Katy, Texas, is undergoing a renovation project to turn it into an entertainment district. While the second phase of the project faces delays, the developer has announced that a new attraction called The Katy Train, a rideable model train, will soon be open to the public.
Why it matters
The Dryer has long been a symbol of Katy's history, and the developer's plans to transform it into a community gathering space aim to preserve that legacy while also driving tourism and economic activity in the area. The new rideable train is an exciting addition that will bring more visitors to experience the site.
The details
The Katy Train will operate around the entire Dryer property during the weekly Farmer's Market events. The soft opening is scheduled for March 14, 2026, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 21 followed by the start of train rides. Tickets will cost $3 for three laps around the property. The train pays homage to Katy's history with trains.
- The soft opening for The Katy Train will be on March 14, 2026.
- A ribbon cutting event for The Katy Train will be held on March 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
The players
Hadi (Andrew) Nurcahya
The developer of The Dryer project.
The Dryer
A historic landmark in downtown Katy, Texas that is being renovated into an entertainment district.
What they’re saying
“The Katy Train is officially getting ready to roll and will be operating around the entire property. Our crew has been working hard every single day behind the scenes to bring this to life and it's finally here.”
— Hadi (Andrew) Nurcahya, Developer of The Dryer (katymagazineonline.com)
“I believe the JV Cardiff Rice Dryer being such a significant symbol for the City of Katy. Building a community gathering place while promoting Katy's history and tourism are our main goals.”
— Hadi (Andrew) Nurcahya, Developer of The Dryer (katymagazineonline.com)
What’s next
The Historic Preservation Advisory Group for the City of Katy is expected to be formed by the end of April 2026, which will help create ordinances to establish a Historic Preservation Commission to oversee the development of The Dryer.
The takeaway
The Katy Dryer's new rideable train attraction is an exciting addition that will bring more visitors to experience this historic landmark and help transform it into a community gathering space that celebrates Katy's rich history.
