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SUMMARY:The North Pole Flyer: A Vintage Holiday Train Ride
DESCRIPTION:Texas Hill Country's Favorite Holiday Tradition\n\nAll aboard the North Pole Flyer! Step into a magical winter wonderland as you travel through the countryside on a vintage train filled with holiday cheer. Enjoy visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus\, sing along to holiday tunes\, savor delicious cookies and hot cocoa\, and create unforgettable memories with your family and friends. Perfect for all ages\, the North Pole Flyer is a heartwarming holiday tradition that lights up the season.\n\nWhat's Included:\n\n\n	\n	A two and a half hour excursion on a real\, vintage train.\n	\n	\n	A visit and photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus.\n	\n	\n	All-you-can-drink hot cocoa.\n	\n	A locally baked holiday cookie.\n	\n	A custom balloon creation from a live balloon twister for each child under 13.\n	\n	\n	On-board caroling and sing-a-long.\n	\n	\n	A wooden train whistle for each child under 13 (sponsored by CapMetro).\n	\n	\n	Christmas coloring sheets for each child under 13.\n	\n	A special reading of a Christmas story.\n\n\n \n\nSchedule:\n\n\n	Dates: The North Pole Flyer runs on Saturdays and Sundays with four departures per day on the following dates\n\n	\n		November 29 & 30\n		December 5 & 6\n		December 13 & 14\n	\n	\n	Doors Open: Please arrive 30-minutes before departure\n	Boarding: Doors close 10 minutes prior to departure (train cannot wait for late arrivals)\n	Train Rides: Select one of four departures per day\n	\n		8:30 AM   11:00 AM\n		12:00 PM   2:30 PM\n		3:30 PM   6:00 PM\n		7:00 PM   9:30 PM\n	\n	\n\n\nTrain Ride Info:\n\n\n	Departure Location: The Bertram Depot is located at 170 S. Gabriel St.\, Bertram\, TX 78605. \n	Duration: 2.5-hour round-trip from Bertram Depot to Burnet Depot and back\n	Moving Museum: Ride in vintage railcars from the 1930s 1950s all pulled by a historic diesel locomotive and experience the nostalgic charm and rhythmic sounds of classic rail travel\n	Ways to Ride: Choose from Coach\, Lounge\, or Private Compartment seating! Click here to get familiar with our train before you book. All classes are available for all-ages and offer a cozy ride with holiday cheer. Wheelchair accessibility limited   call ahead to reserve.\n	Get the Most Out of Your Journey: Full details for this event are available at https://www.austinsteamtrain.org/north-pole-flyer\n	Policies: Due to the unique nature of our nonprofit railroad operations\, tickets are non-refundable\, and no discounts are available for this special event. All ticket purchases are subject to our Terms and Conditions. For everyone's safety and enjoyment\, all passengers are expected to follow train rules and safety guidelines here.\n\n\nTicket Prices:\n\n\n	Lap Children: Kids under 3 can ride in a lap for just $10!\n	Standard Tickets: Coach tickets start at $55 and lounge tickets start at $65.\n	Group Discounts: Planning a festive outing for 20 people or more? Enjoy group rates at $59.50 for Lounge and $49.50 for Coach tickets. Discount does not apply to lap children.\n	Charter Discounts: Make your ride extra special by reserving an entire train car just for your group! Charter rates are $58.50 for Lounge or $44 for Coach tickets. Discount does not apply to lap children.\n\n\nVoted a 2025 Best of Austin Winner by Austin Chronicle readers for our family-friendly train rides!
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h1><strong>Texas Hill Country&rsquo\;s Favorite Holiday Tradition</strong></h1>\n\n<p>All aboard the North Pole Flyer! Step into a magical winter wonderland as you travel through the countryside on a vintage train filled with holiday cheer. Enjoy visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus\, sing along to holiday tunes\, savor delicious cookies and hot cocoa\, and create unforgettable memories with your family and friends. Perfect for all ages\, the North Pole Flyer is a heartwarming holiday tradition that lights up the season.</p>\n\n<h2><u><strong>What&#39\;s Included:</strong></u></h2>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>\n	<p><span style="font-family:inherit">A two and a half hour excursion on a real\, vintage train.</span></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><span style="font-family:inherit">A visit and photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus.</span></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><span style="font-family:inherit">All-you-can-drink hot cocoa.</span></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>A locally baked holiday cookie.</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><span style="font-family:inherit">A custom balloon creation from a live balloon twister for each child under 13.</span></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><span style="font-family:inherit">On-board caroling and sing-a-long.</span></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>A wooden train whistle for each child under 13 (sponsored by&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.capmetro.org/" style="margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; line-height: inherit\; font-family: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; vertical-align: baseline\; text-decoration-line: none\; color: rgb(235\, 79\, 72)\;" target="_blank">CapMetro</a>).</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Christmas coloring sheets for each child under 13.</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>A special reading of a Christmas story.</li>\n</ul>\n<img alt="North Pole Flyer Photos" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5429" height="432" src="https://www.austinsteamtrain.org/cms/assets/uploads/2025/06/North-Pole-Flyer-Horizontal-Gif-768-x-432.gif" style="border:0px\; color:rgb(43\, 36\, 39)\; font-family:brandon-grotesque\,sans-serif\; font-feature-settings:inherit\; font-kerning:inherit\; font-optical-sizing:inherit\; font-size-adjust:inherit\; font-size:20px\; font-stretch:inherit\; font-variant-alternates:inherit\; font-variant-east-asian:inherit\; font-variant-emoji:inherit\; font-variant-ligatures:none\; font-variant-numeric:inherit\; font-variant-position:inherit\; font-variation-settings:inherit\; height:432px\; line-height:inherit\; margin:0px\; max-width:100%\; padding:0px\; vertical-align:baseline\; width:768px" width="768" />\n<h3>&nbsp\;</h3>\n\n<h2><u><strong>Schedule:</strong></u></h2>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><strong><span style="font-family:inherit">Dates:</span></strong>&nbsp\;The North Pole Flyer runs on Saturdays and Sundays with four departures per day on the following dates\n\n	<ul>\n		<li>November 29 &amp\; 30</li>\n		<li>December 5 &amp\; 6</li>\n		<li>December 13 &amp\; 14</li>\n	</ul>\n	</li>\n	<li><span style="font-family:inherit"><strong>Doors Open:</strong>&nbsp\;</span>Please arrive 30-minutes before departure</li>\n	<li><strong><span style="font-family:inherit">Boarding:&nbsp\;</span></strong>Doors close 10 minutes prior to departure&nbsp\;(train cannot wait for late arrivals)</li>\n	<li><strong><span style="font-family:inherit">Train Rides:&nbsp\;</span></strong>Select one of four departures per day\n	<ul>\n		<li>8:30 AM &mdash\; 11:00 AM</li>\n		<li>12:00 PM &mdash\; 2:30 PM</li>\n		<li>3:30 PM &mdash\; 6:00 PM</li>\n		<li>7:00 PM &mdash\; 9:30 PM</li>\n	</ul>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2><u><strong>Train Ride Info:</strong></u></h2>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><strong><span style="font-family:inherit">Departure Location:</span></strong>&nbsp\;The Bertram Depot is located at 170 S. Gabriel St.\, Bertram\, TX 78605.&nbsp\;</li>\n	<li><strong><span style="font-family:inherit">Duration:</span></strong>&nbsp\;2.5-hour round-trip from Bertram Depot to Burnet Depot and back</li>\n	<li><strong><span style="font-family:inherit">Moving Museum:</span></strong>&nbsp\;Ride in vintage railcars from the 1930s&ndash\;1950s all pulled by a historic diesel locomotive and experience the nostalgic charm and rhythmic sounds of classic rail travel</li>\n	<li><strong><span style="font-family:inherit">Ways to Ride:&nbsp\;</span></strong>Choose from Coach\, Lounge\, or Private Compartment seating! Click&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.austinsteamtrain.org/the-train/" style="margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; line-height: inherit\; font-family: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; vertical-align: baseline\; text-decoration-line: none\; color: rgb(235\, 79\, 72)\;" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp\;to get familiar with our train before you book. All classes are available for all-ages and offer a cozy ride with holiday cheer.&nbsp\;<span style="font-family:inherit">Wheelchair accessibility limited &mdash\; call ahead to reserve.</span></li>\n	<li><strong><span style="font-family:inherit">Get the Most Out of Your Journey:</span></strong>&nbsp\;Full details for this event are available at&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.austinsteamtrain.org/north-pole-flyer" style="margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; line-height: inherit\; font-family: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; vertical-align: baseline\; text-decoration-line: none\; color: rgb(235\, 79\, 72)\;" target="_blank">https://www.austinsteamtrain.org/north-pole-flyer</a></li>\n	<li><strong><span style="font-family:inherit">Policies:</span>&nbsp\;</strong>Due to the unique nature of our nonprofit railroad operations\, tickets are non-refundable\, and no discounts are available for this special event.&nbsp\;All ticket purchases are subject to our&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.austinsteamtrain.org/make-reservations/termsconditions/" style="margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; line-height: inherit\; font-family: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; vertical-align: baseline\; text-decoration-line: none\; color: rgb(235\, 79\, 72)\;" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions</a>. For everyone&rsquo\;s safety and enjoyment\, all passengers are expected to follow train rules and safety guidelines&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.austinsteamtrain.org/make-reservations/termsconditions/" style="margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; line-height: inherit\; font-family: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; vertical-align: baseline\; text-decoration-line: none\; color: rgb(235\, 79\, 72)\;" target="_blank">here</a>.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2><u><strong>Ticket Prices:</strong></u></h2>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><span style="font-family:inherit"><strong>Lap Children:</strong>&nbsp\;</span>Kids under 3 can ride in a lap for just&nbsp\;<span style="font-family:inherit"><span style="font-family:inherit">$10</span></span>!</li>\n	<li><strong><span style="font-family:inherit">Standard Tickets:</span></strong>&nbsp\;Coach tickets start at $55 and lounge tickets start at $65.</li>\n	<li><strong><span style="font-family:inherit">Group Discounts:</span></strong>&nbsp\;Planning a festive outing for 20 people or more? Enjoy group rates at $59.50 for Lounge and $49.50 for Coach tickets.&nbsp\;<span style="font-family:inherit">Discount does not apply to lap children.</span></li>\n	<li><strong><span style="font-family:inherit">Charter Discounts:</span></strong>&nbsp\;Make your ride extra special by reserving an&nbsp\;<span style="font-family:inherit">entire train car</span>&nbsp\;just for your group! Charter rates are $58.50 for Lounge or $44 for Coach tickets.&nbsp\;<span style="font-family:inherit">Discount does not apply to lap children.</span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<h4><strong>Voted a&nbsp\;<a href="https://calendar.austinchronicle.com/best-of/2025/kids-and-family-readers-poll/kids-and-family-wild-card-13406808" style="margin: 0px\; padding: 0px\; border: 0px\; font-style: inherit\; font-variant: inherit\; font-weight: inherit\; font-stretch: inherit\; line-height: inherit\; font-family: inherit\; font-optical-sizing: inherit\; font-size-adjust: inherit\; font-kerning: inherit\; font-feature-settings: inherit\; font-variation-settings: inherit\; vertical-align: baseline\; text-decoration-line: none\; color: rgb(235\, 79\, 72)\;" target="_blank">2025 Best of Austin Winner</a>&nbsp\;by Austin Chronicle readers for our family-friendly train rides!</strong></h4>\n
LOCATION:Bertram Depot - Austin Steam Train Association 170 S. Gabriel St.\, Bertram\, TX 78605
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