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Visitor tip
Bring mint gum or motion sickness medication if you're prone to motion sickness. The train's movement and rhythm can cause mild nausea for some visitors, but it typically passes quickly.
Visitor tip
Clean or wipe windows before boarding if visibility is poor. Reviews note dirty windows block scenic views, and staff don't pre-clean them, so bring wipes or a squeegee to improve your sightseeing experience.
Visitor tip
Use the full 2-hour Burnet layover to explore the historic town square, grab lunch at local restaurants, or visit nearby Wedding Oak Winery. This adds significant value to your visit beyond just the train ride.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Vintage Train Museum & Excursion Service
- Main Experience
- Fully restored vintage railcars with scenic journeys through Hill Country
- Signature Experience
- Hill Country Flyer excursion most Saturdays
- Special Events
- Wine tastings, Renaissance Fair themed rides, themed train experiences
What visitors say
I was really worried about the environment and if I would like this. Now I did get a little motion sickness, but got over it with some mint gum. I had an extreme amount of fun, our loteria reader and person was awesome her name was…
Could not see out the windows. Wife and I bought a squeegee and Windex from the Dollar Store and tried to clean the window from the outside of the window. It didn’t help. Bleach might have worked. 35 minutes late boarding which…
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Austin Steam Train Association’s Hill Country Flyer is absolutely incredible! From start to finish, it’s like stepping back in time for a nostalgic, scenic, and truly unforgettable experience. The staff and volunteers…
From 706 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The Austin Steam Train Association operates themed excursion trains including the Hill Country Flyer (Saturdays), Texas Wine Flyer (Mother's Day themed), Rennie Rider (Renaissance Fair themed), and Cedar Park Wine Flyer, offering multiple seasonal and event-based riding experiences
- The museum features a two-hour layover stop in the historic town of Burnet, allowing passengers to explore the town square, dine, and visit nearby attractions like Wedding Oak Winery during the excursion
- The vintage railcars and locomotives are fully restored and available for walk-through exploration, allowing visitors to appreciate restored period details and experience the authentic rhythm of train travel
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