Tipsy Train - Austin Steam Train Association

Adults looking to spend a Sunday sipping drinks on a vintage railcar can book a trip on the Austin Steam Train Association’s newest excursion, according to austinsteamtrain.org.

The Tipsy Train runs along the 44-mile round-trip Bertram Flyer route, offering passengers a three-hour journey through the Texas Hill Country aboard restored railcars from the 1930s to the 1950s pulled by a historic diesel locomotive.

The excursion was scheduled for Sunday, October 19th. Doors open at 1:00 PM, and passengers are asked to arrive one hour before departure. Boarding takes place from 1:15 PM to 1:40 PM, with the train departing at 2:00 PM and returning at 5:00 PM. The ride departs from the Cedar Park Depot located at 401 E. Whitestone Blvd, Ste C-100, Cedar Park, TX 78613.

Ticket options include Coach tickets priced at $20 and Lounge tickets priced at $30. Lounge tickets feature table or booth seating along with complimentary coffee, water, and snacks. Beer, wine, and cocktails are also available for purchase on board. Attendance is strictly limited to adults 21 years or older.

During the trip, the train ventures over Short Creek Canyon and crosses the 300-foot South San Gabriel trestle bridge before heading back to Cedar Park. Because of the unique nature of the nonprofit railroad operations, tickets are non-refundable, and no discounts are available for the event.

To ensure the best experience for all travelers, groups of two are asked to avoid selecting seats that face each other; if such seats are chosen, organizers may reassign them to keep companions seated together. Ticket purchases also include agreement to a Photo Release and Waiver of Liability.

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