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Classic Rides
Hill Country Flyer
This popular train ride departs Cedar Park at 10:00am for a two hour journey through the Texas Hill Country to Burnet. Passengers can enjoy lunch and shopping at their own leisure during stopover. The Burnet Gunfighter present their wild west gunfight, weather permitting, at the train station in Burnet before the trains leaves at approximately 2:15 pm to return to Cedar Park. The Hill Country Flyer runs on a seasonal schedule and does not run during June, July and August. ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED AND ARE PRE-ASSIGNED.
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Departs: 10:00 a.m. [Cedar Park]
Returns: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. [Cedar Park]
| Adult | Child | Senior | |
| Standard Coach | $28 | $18 | $25 |
| Excursion Coach | $33 | $23 | $30 |
| First Class Coach | $38 | $28 | $35 |
| First Class Lounge | $43 | $33 | $40 |
Sept-Nov
Jan-Feb
Mar-Apr
Bertram Flyer
Our shorter train ride follows the scenic route of the Hill Country Flyer, but stops at the historic 1912 train station in Bertram. Passengers may tour the depot during the 15 minute stop before reboarding for the return ride to Cedar Park. Our Bertram Flyer runs on a seasonal schedule so days/times of departure and return vary by the season. Please check the date ranges below for the seasonal schedule that interests you. ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED AND ARE PRE-ASSIGNED.
Saturdays
Departs: 10:00 a.m. [Cedar Park]
Returns: 1:00 p.m. [Cedar Park]
Sundays
Departs: 2:00 p.m. [Cedar Park]
Returns: 5:00 p.m. [Cedar Park]
| Adult | Child | Senior | |
| Standard Coach - Not available until October - |
$17 | $12 | $14 |
| Excursion Coach | $22 | $17 | $19 |
| First Class Coach | $27 | $22 | $24 |
| First Class Lounge | $32 | $27 | $29 |
Special Rides
Murder at the Masked Ball
(January 21 & February 18, 2012)
It's Depression Era Austin but the fabulously wealthy Phillip Edward Greystone still hosts the social event of the Winter Season. But is evil lurking behind the mask of one of his guests? Does someone want to do in Phillip? Evening includes box dinner and a whodunit mystery with the Capital City Mystery Players. Guests ages 17 and older only please!
ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED AND PRE-ASSIGNED BY THE TICKET AGENT.
Sweetheart Special
(February 11, 2012)
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a wine tasting on board the Sweetheart Special and you'll have a date to remember! A variety of hors d'oeuvres from the fabulous Kerbey Lane Cafe will be paired with wines from our friends at Pilot Knob Winery.
ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED AND PRE-ASSIGNED BY OUR TICKET AGENT.
Who Shot JR?
(March 17, 2012)
JR Luling controls the cattle and oil business in Central Texas. He's traveling by train to Austin on business, but so are several people who want to see him dead. Will they get their wish? Evening includes box dinner (choice of roast beef sandwich, curry chicken salad sandwich or portobello mushroom sandwich with sides and dessert!)and a whodunit mystery with the Capital City Mystery Players. Guests ages 17 and older only please!
ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED AND PRE-ASSIGNED BY THE TICKET AGENT.
Hill Country Flyer Bluebonnet Festival
(April 14 & 15, 2012)
The Hill Country Flyer makes a special departure to take passengers to the 26th annual Bluebonnet Festival in Burnet. Festivities on the square are an easy walk from the train depot. Information on Bluebonnet Festival activities may be found on the Burnet Chamber of Commerce website: www.burnetchamber.org.
ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED AND PRE-ASSIGNED BY OUR TICKET AGENT.
| Adult | Child | Senior | |
| Standard Coach | $28 | $18 | $25 |
| Excursion Coach | $33 | $23 | $30 |
| First Class Coach | $38 | $28 | $35 |
| First Class Lounge | $43 | $33 | $40 |
Mother's Day Flyer
(May 13, 2012)
Looking for something different for Mother's Day this year? Treat mom to a delicious brunch and a train ride! We'll travel to Bertram for a 15 minute layover to tour our fully restored 1912 train depot. Each mom will receive a special treat as well.
ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED AND PRE-ASSIGNED BY OUR TICKET AGENT.
Twilight Flyers
(June 9, 16, 23, July 14, 28 & Aug 14, 25, 2012)
Our Twilight Flyers are back and offer a chance to enjoy the magic of a train ride after dark! We'll depart from Cedar Park at 6:00 pm, then serve a box meal on board as we travel to Burnet to turn on the wye and return to Cedar Park. There will be a brief stop on the way to Burnet to tour the 1912 train depot in Bertram. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy your summer meal in style. Menu options vary by date - please CALL with your menu choice.
ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED AND PRE-ASSIGNED BY OUR TICKET AGENT.
The Holy Ghost Revival Meeting Murder
(June 16 & July 21, 2012)
Elmo Gantry's traveling salvation show is chugging it's way through Central Texas. Next stop - the Capital City. Is Austin ready to be saved? Are you ready to save the day and name the killer? Evening includes box dinner (choice of roast beef sandwich, curry chicken salad sandwich or portobello mushroom sandwich with sides and dessert!)and a whodunit mystery with the Capital City Mystery Players. Guests ages 17 and older only please!
ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED AND PRE-ASSIGNED BY THE TICKET AGENT.
Bertram Oatmeal Festival
(September 1, 2012)
Step on board the Oatmeal Flyer and travel to Bertram. Arrive just in time to catch the Oatmeal Festival parade! The Oatmeal Flyer departs Cedar Park at 9:00 a.m. and leaves Bertram at 11:45 a.m. The 1 1/2 layover is just enough time to catch the parade and visit the Oatmeal Festival activities.
| Adult | Child | Senior | |
| Standard Coach |
$17 | $12 | $14 |
| Excursion Coach | $22 | $17 | $19 |
| First Class Coach | $27 | $22 | $24 |
| First Class Lounge | $32 | $27 | $29 |
The Ballad of Black Jack Malloy
(September 15, 2012)
Texas in the late 1800's is a dangerous place and no outlaw is more dangerous than Black Jack Malloy - and rumor has it he's on this train! Nobody is safe, including Black Jack himself. Ride this train at your own risk. Evening includes box dinner (choice of roast beef sandwich, curry chicken salad sandwich or portobello mushroom sandwich with sides and dessert!)and a whodunit mystery with the Capital City Mystery Players. Guests ages 17 and older only please!
ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED AND PRE-ASSIGNED BY THE TICKET AGENT.
A Halloween Whodunit on the Hill Country Flyer
(October 27, 2012)
Wear your costume and join in the fun as the biggest party of the year thrown by Charles Barefoot Tipton. But stay alert - rumor has it murder is in the Autumn air! Evening includes box dinner (choice of roast beef sandwich, curry chicken salad sandwich or portobello mushroom sandwich with sides and dessert!)and a whodunit mystery with the Capital City Mystery Players. Guests ages 17 and older only please!
ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED AND PRE-ASSIGNED BY THE TICKET AGENT.
North Pole Flyer
(December 2012)
The North Pole Flyer train returns bringing our train's own Christmas story to young and old alike! Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be on board the train, greeting all the children and giving each child a gift to remember the ride. This approximately 2 hour round trip does not stop and deboard as all events take place on board the train.
GROUPS PURCHASING TICKETS SEPARATELY BUT WANTING TO SIT TOGETHER - PLEASE CALL TO RESERVE TICKETS AS ALL SEATS ARE ASSIGNED..
Main Street Bethlehem
(December 2012)
Our popular Hill Country Flyer departs at 2:30 p.m. and arrives in Burnet at 4:30 p.m. where passengers can attend Main Street Bethlehem (MSB.) This popular event is hosted by First Baptist Church and is not associated with the Hill Country Flyer. MSB opens at 6:00 p.m. and lines form early so don't wait. Train departs Burnet at 8:00 p.m. to return home to Cedar Park.
ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED AND PRE-ASSIGNED BY OUR TICKET AGENT.
| Adult | Child | Senior | |
| Standard Coach | $28 | $18 | $25 |
| Excursion Coach | $33 | $23 | $30 |
| First Class Coach | $38 | $28 | $35 |
| First Class Lounge | $43 | $33 | $40 |