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The Flyer consists of a Southern Pacific steam locomotive--restored after 34 years in retirement--and a train of period passenger cars. The Austin and Texas Central Railroad is a...
My father took all of us kids and our families a couple of weekends ago for a ride on the Hill Country Flyer. Our children range from 18 months to 10 years, and ALL of them had a blast! We rode in the Club cars (no A/C) so we could get that authentic experience. It was so neat being able to get up and walk around and look out of the windows, truly a VERY unique memory that the kids will remember for the rest of their lives. The adults are planning another trip on one of the night rides in the near future. My son is a devoted video game junky, NOT ONCE did he complain about not having any...
It's boring, over priced, one of the employees was very rude, they messed up our seats, they left Cedar Park late, you don't get enough time in Burnet. We had to run eat and run back, it made for a very stressful lunch hour. The kids were bored and complained for 5 hours. For what you spend on this ride you are better off taking the family and your money and heading to the zoo or sea world, etc. I do not recommend it. I wish I had checked the reviews before we spent the money and wasted our Saturday.
Pros
+ Good time for a nap!
Cons
- Everything about it!
Not worth the price. Staff was unfriendly. Good for people with younger children.
Posted on 04-21-2008 by Lilly2000 (1 Reviews)
This train picks up in Cedar Park and takes you to Burnet for a 2 hour stop. Burnet is a town of nothing to do. As with any small town, everything is closed on sundays. If you do go I would suggest you go on a Saturday. The town doesn't seem to have the tourism thing down yet. The train drops you off in Burnet in front of an HEB Grocery Store. When we were dropped off we thought we would be able to find somewhere local to eat. All that was open were fast food...
Not worth the price. Staff was unfriendly. Good for people with younger children. \r
Posted on 04-21-2008 by Lilly2000 (1 Reviews) \r
This train picks up in Cedar Park and takes you to Burnet for a 2 hour stop. Burnet is a town of nothing…
My husband and I took the Flier last New Year's Ever, December 31, 2006. The only two positive remarks that we have about the trip are that the food was tasty and the volunteers who ran the bar and services were very polite.
However, the remainder of the trip was unacceptable for the following reasons:
1. There were no musical or dance performers on the boarding platform as advertised, ""Linger for awhile on the boarding platform as musical and dance entertainers perform and set the tone for a night of fun.""
2. There was no Frank Sinatra entertainer on board as advertised, ""Hints of...
The Hill Country Flyer is a 75 year old steam locomotive train once displyed in downtown Austin. The steam excursion train runs from Cedar Park City to Burnet and guests can choose to purchase coach fares or lounge fares. A two-hour return trip includes a layover in Burnet for shopping and dining.
Number 786, a restored Southern Pacific steam locomotive built in 1916, pulls an assortment of cars from the 1920's to the 1950s.
To charter the train, call (512) 477-8468 ext. 13.
The train's Milwaukee Road engine appeared in the 1998 film "The Newton Boys," starring Matthew McConaughey.
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