Bertram, TX · Heritage railroad · 2026 season

North Pole Flyer at Austin Steam Train Association

Austin Steam Train’s North Pole Flyer runs on three holiday weekends and requires the event’s own reservation.

Illustrative stock photo: Grand Canyon Railway locomotive 237 decorated with a Christmas wreath
Illustrative stock photograph. Grand Canyon Railway locomotive 237 with a Christmas wreath on November 18, 2013. Historical holiday decoration; the source does not identify this departure as the Polar Express. The Commons file was cropped vertically by 5% in 2024. Bill Morrow / Wikimedia Commons · Image source · CC BY 2.0 · Display crop; photograph otherwise unchanged.

2026 dates published

November 28–29; December 5–6 and 12–13, 2026

Published operating dates do not guarantee seats. Check your exact departure and class in the official booking calendar.

The operator supplies ticket information; date-specific remaining seats have not been verified.

Price observed 2026-10-26: Individual Coach $57; Lounge $67; lap children under 3 $12. These are individual-ticket prices. Charter and group prices are separate; confirm complete checkout total.

Source reviewed 2026-10-26 · Ticket status observed 2026-10-26

Tickets and official updates

Choose a train departure first. Confirm the date, class, child tickets and checkout total with the operator before arranging other travel.

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Where to board

Cedar Park boarding location

Bertram Depot, 100 West State Highway 29, Bertram, TX 78605

Operator publishes West State Highway 29; OpenStreetMap labels this same Bertram Depot on East State Highway 29. Follow the official depot directions.

Official boarding information →

Plan your visit

Boarding
Bertram Depot, 100 West State Highway 29, Bertram, TX 78605. Operator publishes West State Highway 29; OpenStreetMap labels this same Bertram Depot on East State Highway 29. Follow the official depot directions.
Booking units
The operator offers various lounge and compartment arrangements. Compare the booking unit and total, not a generic regular-train fare.
Duration and location
This is a two-hour round trip from Bertram; it does not board at the regular Cedar Park departure location.
Access
Wheelchair seating is limited and must be reserved in advance.

Would an overnight stay help?

Compare your departure time and drive home before deciding. An evening train or a long journey may make staying nearby useful. Secure the correct holiday train first, then check lodging independently; no hotel or regular-excursion booking establishes holiday admission.

More holiday rides in Texas

Each ride has its own schedule and ticket status; these links do not guarantee availability.

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Austin Steam Train Association railway guide →