Cedar Park - Far Northwest Austin | December 2025

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BY KATLYNN FOX

The organization has four lounge cars and four coach cars from dierent decades.

Austin Steam Train Association oers a variety of rides for both adults and families.

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Austin Steam Train Association brings history to life The Austin Steam Train Association provides an opportunity for riders to detach from technology and enjoy a classic railroading experience, one that executive director Alyssa Lopez hopes they can nd comfort, peace and nostalgia in.

ASTA also features a museum with vintage clothes and items from the golden age of railroading.

that is what our volunteers are,” Lopez said. “They’re very passionate people who have dedicated such a signicant amount of their time to keeping history alive.” The local impact Lopez hopes to continue community outreach, broaden awareness and oer more opportunities for volunteers, patrons and visitors to climb aboard. “I would love us to start expanding the opportu- nities that ASTA can provide to others so that the community knows how impactful they are to us,” Lopez said.

ASTA is a nonprot railroad with eight passenger cars, seven full-time staers and a team of 100 annual volunteers that help restore, preserve and operate the trains. The details The organization has a variety of cars from the 1930s-1980s. All of the crew, engineers, conduc- tors, brakemen and attendants are volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise. “It is a labor of passion to keep it running and

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401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. C-100, Cedar Park www.austinsteamtrain.org

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