North Pole Flyer Gold Weekend- Bertram Departure
Doors Open: 2:30 PM
The classic North Pole Flyer is back! Departing from our historic 1912 Bertram Depot, the 2022 trip brings back some of your favorite activities and entertainers! Our special 2-hour excursion on a real train features a visit (and hugs!) from Santa and Mrs. Claus, all-you-can-drink hot cocoa, on-board caroling and a locally baked holiday cookie. Each car is decorated for the season where passengers enjoy a live reading of the North Pole Flyer book-our railroad’s own Christmas Story! Our professional Santa will spend time in each car to “check your list twice” and pose for photographs before handing out a gift to each child to remember this special ride. This special GOLD departure will feature our famous Balloon Twisters and carolers on each ride for more entertainment and FUN! Come be a part of the magic!
You can read all the latest, and see the full list of activities on our North Pole Flyer page here: www.austinsteamtrain.org/special-events/north-pole-flyer/
What to expect on a Gold departure date: 2 hour trip, visits and photos with Santa (Santa will sit for photos in the lounge cars only), a gift for each child 13 and under from Santa or his Elf, visit and cookie from Mrs. Claus, on-board caroling and sing-a-long, letters to Santa, coloring sheet with crayons, unlimited hot chocolate on board and at the depot (expanded from last year), live balloon twisting with balloon art for each child 13 and under, and live reading of the North Pole Flyer book with updated amplification. Private compartment passengers are welcome to join the festivities in the main lounge, though standing space will be limited.
Want a bit more family time, or need a more economical option? Book on a Silver weekend where tickets are $10 less and you have 20-30 more minutes of free time! Silver weekends do not have our balloon twisters or carolers, which frees up family time, and costs our non-profit railroad less. Silver weekends are November 26-27 and December 3-4. Gold weekends are December 10-11 and 17-18.
While passengers may choose their train car, seats will be assigned by our team. Passengers may be in shared seating areas or seated at shared tables. Want a specific seat, want to sit with another group, or need help booking? Call Cassidy at 512-915-2340 or email reservations@austinsteamtrain.org Tuesday- Friday from 10am-4pm.
All cars are pulled by a diesel locomotive and depart from our Bertram Depot in Bertram, Texas. This ride is 2 hours round trip with no layover. Due to the unique nature of our non-profit railroad operations, there are no refunds or exchanges on the North Pole Flyer. Please read our Terms and Conditions prior to purchasing here: www.austinsteamtrain.org/make-reservations/termsconditions/
2022 North Pole Flyer sales schedule:
7/5/2022, 10am Car and Train Charters go live!
7/25/2022, 10am Group sales go live for groups of 20 or more.
8/15/2022, 10am Individual tickets go live. (Rippling Stream and Nambe likely to be sold out.)