North Pole Flyer

Welcome to the North Pole Flyer 2023–departing from our historic 1912 Bertram Depot! The 2023 North Pole Flyer is returning to it’s roots with hugs from Santa and balloon twisters in the plans for some dates!

The classic North Pole Flyer is back! Departing from our historic 1912 Bertram Depot, the 2023 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, 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. Come be a part of the magic!

To give you MORE of what you want, we have created “Silver” and “Gold” weekends to better suite your North Pole Flyer desires! Silver weekends are November 25-26 and December 2-3. Gold weekends are December 9-10 and 16-17. Entertainment offering and pricing is different on each weekend.

What to expect on a Silver departure date, November 25-26 and December 2-3: 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, letters to Santa, coloring sheet with crayons, unlimited hot chocolate on board and at the depot (expanded from last year) 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.

What to expect on a Gold departure date, December 9-10 and 16-17: 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.

That’s a TON! What is the difference? Gold departures get on-board caroling and balloon twisters and are $10 more per ticket.

Kiddos under 3 may sit on the lap of an adult. Everyone 3 or older must have their own seat/ticket. All ages are welcome in all cars for this special event. Persons booking compartments are now welcome to join us in the main lounge area for storytime—though standing room is limited.

New for 2023: Passengers may now choose not only their train car, but their *seats as well! 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 [email protected]  Tuesday- Friday from 10am-4pm.

Date: November 11-December 27, 2023

Time:  8:30 am, 12:00 pm, 3:30 pm, and 7:00 pm (Train depot at various time) 

Location:   Bertram Depot at Austin Steam Train

401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste C-100, Cedar Park TX 78613

Cost: $47.20-$55.00

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