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Austin Steam Train Association
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 22 ก.พ. 2023
As the only not for profit railroad in the state of Texas, the Austin Steam Train Association has been serving passengers for over 30 years.
On this TH-cam channel, we will post restoration updates on our ongoing projects, video tours of our historic equipment, and much more!
The Austin Steam Train Association is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to preserve, interpret and re-create the first-hand experience of historic steam-era railroading for the enjoyment and edification of today’s families and the generations to come.
On this TH-cam channel, we will post restoration updates on our ongoing projects, video tours of our historic equipment, and much more!
The Austin Steam Train Association is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to preserve, interpret and re-create the first-hand experience of historic steam-era railroading for the enjoyment and edification of today’s families and the generations to come.
Replacing an Axle on a 1949 Railcar
In this video we replace an axle on one of our excursion cars. This is necessary due to wear on the wheels which could create a bumpy ride. Our mechanical department stays on top of these items to maintain high safety standards and ensure a safe and reliable operation of the railroad.
Ways to support us
Donate - www.austinsteamtrain.org/about-asta/donate/
Volunteer - www.austinsteamtrain.org/about-asta/volunteer/
Ride - www.austinsteamtrain.org/make-reservations/
Ways to support us
Donate - www.austinsteamtrain.org/about-asta/donate/
Volunteer - www.austinsteamtrain.org/about-asta/volunteer/
Ride - www.austinsteamtrain.org/make-reservations/
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Restored 1929 Business Car Donation & Tour
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The Austin Steam Train Association is proud to announce the generous donation of Southern Railway business car #4, the Boonesborough. Built in 1929 by Pullman Standard, this historic car was originally designed to accommodate railway officials on business trips along their lines. Later, it became the personal railcar of ASTA founder Arthur Boone and his family, who enjoyed countless journeys ac...
Westbound Bertram Flyer in Liberty Hill
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Bertram Flyer westbound at MP 95 in Liberty Hill, TX. Recorded on 7/13/2024 Ways to support us Donate - www.austinsteamtrain.org/about-asta/donate/ Volunteer - www.austinsteamtrain.org/about-asta/volunteer/ Ride - www.austinsteamtrain.org/make-reservations/
Starring 786: What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Railroaders (1994)
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Made in 1994 this film stars the Austin Steam Train Association’s 1916 steam engine along with several other railroads as the kids in this film learn about trains. Produced by Big Kids Productions.
Testing SP 786's Appliances & Moving the Drivers - Ep. 2
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In this video, we test several internal components of 786 on compressed air and take the drivers for a spin. Approximately every six months, each of our steam driven appliances such as the power reverse unit, the electrical turbine generator (dynamo), the cross compound air compressor, and the cold water pump get lubricated and exercised while awaiting their return to the steam engine. In lieu ...
The time a Santa Fe Train hit a Plane - Cedar Park Concession Car - Tour #6
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Steve Hanson, a volunteer for the Austin Steam Train Association since 1999, gives a tour full of history on ATSF 3163, the Cedar Park. The Santa Fe #3163, now renamed the Cedar Park is a stainless steel Budd Company car built in 1946. Originally built as a 52 seat coach car, the Cedar Park was used as a passenger train car between Los Angeles and San Diego. Budd built passenger equipment is co...
Running Around at the Bertram Scale Tracks
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From our engine's cameras, here is the Bertram Flyer running around at the Bertram scale tracks. Ways to support us Donate - www.austinsteamtrain.org/about-asta/donate/ Volunteer - www.austinsteamtrain.org/about-asta/volunteer/ Ride - www.austinsteamtrain.org/make-reservations/
Adding the Power Car to the Train - Ep. 7
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For 3 years, many dedicated volunteers rebuild a baggage car to power lights and A/C on our passenger trains. In this video, we switch the car in for its first run on the mainline. The Power Car was originally a Santa Fe baggage car, manufactured by the Budd Company in 1953. We purchased this car from Amtrak, and since then have been doing a thorough restoration on the car to install a generato...
Southern Pacific Diner Project Tour - with the Gulf Coast Chapter of the NRHS
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Today Steve Hanson goes behind the scenes with Al Dykes, Vice President - Mechanical, of the Gulf Coast Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. Al gives a tour of the diner, owned by the chapter and the refurbishment progress of the car. More info on the Gulf Coast Chapter NRHS - www.gulfcoastnrhs.org/ SP 10212 was built by the Budd Company in 1950 for the Southern Pacific Railroad'...
Passing by a 1912 Depot
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From our engine's cameras, here is the Hill Country Flyer passing by our 1912 Bertram Depot. Ways to Support the Austin Steam Train Association: Donate - www.austinsteamtrain.org/about-asta/donate/ Volunteer - www.austinsteamtrain.org/about-asta/volunteer/ Ride - www.austinsteamtrain.org/make-reservations/
A Very Special Car - New Braunfels - Tour #5
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Steve Hanson, a volunteer for the Austin Steam Train Association since 1999, meets with Al Dykes, vice president - mechanical of the Golf Coast Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society to discuss history of the Texas Special's New Braunfels. More info on the Golf Coast Chapter NRHS - www.gulfcoastnrhs.org/ The New Braunfels is one of six cars ordered in late 1954 in Pullman Lot 6965 t...
Fuel Tanks, Doghouse, and Lights - Power Car Ep. 6
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In this video, ASTA mechanical volunteer Bennie Kirk gives us an update on the power car, discussing the fuel tanks, more wiring, lights, doghouse, and painting. The Power Car was originally a Santa Fe baggage car, manufactured by the Budd Company in 1953. We purchased this car from Amtrak, and since then have been doing a thorough restoration on the car to install a generator within the car so...
The Next Steps of the SP 786 Restoration - Shoes & Wedges Discussion - Ep. 1
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The Next Steps of the SP 786 Restoration - Shoes & Wedges Discussion - Ep. 1
1948 Tavern-Lounge Car - Club 41 - Tour #4
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1948 Tavern-Lounge Car - Club 41 - Tour #4
We put a Giant Radiator inside a Train Car - Power Car Ep. 5
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We put a Giant Radiator inside a Train Car - Power Car Ep. 5
Brake Wheel, Plenum Frame, & Finishing Doors - Power Car Ep. 4
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Brake Wheel, Plenum Frame, & Finishing Doors - Power Car Ep. 4
The 1950 Super Chief - Maurice Beckham - Tour #3
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The 1950 Super Chief - Maurice Beckham - Tour #3
California Zephyr - Silver Pine - Tour #2
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California Zephyr - Silver Pine - Tour #2
Overview, Generator Lift, Wiring, and More! - Power Car Ep. 3
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Overview, Generator Lift, Wiring, and More! - Power Car Ep. 3
Conduits, Cabinets, and Doors - Power Car Ep. 2
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Conduits, Cabinets, and Doors - Power Car Ep. 2
Of which railroad the railcar being fixed originally came from?
It originally operated on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad between New York City and Buffalo.
@austinsteamtrainassociation okay, but why is it wearing Milwaukee Hiawatha colors?
Thanks for watching the video! To contribute to the continual maintenance of our railcars and other historical restorations, please visit www.austinsteamtrain.org/about-asta/donate/ If you would like to volunteer on our weekend excursions, or help us maintain and restore our vintage train, please visit www.austinsteamtrain.org/about-asta/volunteer/
Theres a question i've always had ever since discovering the ASTA and the MK-5 class mikado's of the sp, does it use a 3 chime or a six chime?
786 had a 6 chime whistle.
@austinsteamtrainassociation Thanks for clarifying, 786 sounded like it had a 6 chime in all the videos it was featured in (excluding the one time it had a hooter whistle from the MKT) but I was never really sure, the 6 chime really fits 786 though, can't wait to hear it once its fully restored
I rode this train as a kid back in 1993. Now I'm a proud volunteer on this railroad looking to get on the train crew and I would love to see the return of 786. Your donations will go towards the funds of the reassembly. She will run again.
Actually in this case it's not while they're on the road, it's while they're on the rails.
I would have done it in the original color, to me if you're going to restore an old piece of equipment even railcars then I would go original all the way, including the color.
I feel exactly the same, unlike private owners, museums and historical associations have a duty to present the artefacts in authentic condition, otherwise visitors might get the wrong idea. It was my memory that this car wore faux Crescent Limited paint (as so many Southern Ry. cars are or were painted) during its private ownership era/Amtrak PV operation. The inside is lovely though, classic minimalist Southern Railway. I will say I am happy to hear of all the work done to stop the internal damage from the foam. I hope ultimately the car will see rolling first class service as well as stationary events. Office cars are a tremendous asset and usually visitor favourite, from my experience, when used correctly and authentically.
Where was this car before the donation?
It was in our yard prior to the donation under private ownership. In recent years, the Boone family very kindly restored the car and donated it to us.
@scottkelm7756 When Mr. Boone was using the car, it was stored behind the Frostex Foods building on Springdale Road. That was many years ago.
@scottkelm7756, on Google Maps search for Springdale Station. The map shows the spur the car sat on.
Are there any plans to bring back rail fair in the future?
It was a great event, but it required two locomotives and quite a bit of volunteer help, for only a modest financial return.
Not at this time.
This is one of my favorite passenger coach on the ASTA, 1929 such a gorgeous car.
Are those driver axle journals coated to prevent rusting? I couldn't tell from the video.
Yes, they are protected with Cosmoline.
Thanks for watching the video! To contribute to the continual maintenance of our railcars and other historical restorations, please visit www.austinsteamtrain.org/about-asta/donate/ If you would like to volunteer on our weekend excursions, or help us maintain and restore our vintage train, please visit www.austinsteamtrain.org/about-asta/volunteer/
Al has the perfect ASMR style voice for showing us around!
I remember riding that car during the Bluebonnet Festival back in 2016!
New horn?
I rode the RGZ in 1973 and the following years.
a coach rebuilt from an open section sleeper.
My dream job was ta be a train engineer n have a passenger train service but my dream never came true 😢😢😢
Ive always wondered what's beyond the siding, and have yall ever thought about going farther beyond the siding or getting permission to do so?
We do go beyond the scale tracks! We do this run-around at the scale tracks for our summertime Bertram Flyer rides. Our longer, Hill Country Flyer route takes us to Burnet. Past the scale tracks are the Summit locomotive shops, an old quarry, and the Wilkie Wye, which leads to our Burnet depot.
@austinsteamtrainassociation nice, I'll have to check that one out soon, we're planning to go on it again in a couple of months, see yall soon!
The good ol' days will be coming back soon, can't wait to see 786 back on the line again
Howdy there ASTA, I had a blast with the employees and the trains to put my hands on these classics, gotta say working at a heritage railroad is better than working at a fast food restaurant lol, anyways thanks for letting me the new volunteer their and it changed my life. I hope 442 is doing pretty good while I'm not there.
Noticed no Texas Special car is it having work done?
The New Braunfels was out of service for wheel and truck repairs at the date of this video. All necessary repairs have been completed and the car has since reentered service.
Want to ride the train in this video? Visit www.austinsteamtrain.org/make-reservations/ Want to help make this train run? Come volunteer with us! Visit www.austinsteamtrain.org/about-asta/volunteer/
When is the expected time (like the date, month, and year) for #786 to run again?
However long it will take to return 786 to service will be entirely dependent on the funding to build a shop and then reassemble the locomotive. Here's a video going into more details of the status and next steps of the 786 restoration. - th-cam.com/video/Q9C6lInwhO8/w-d-xo.html
@@austinsteamtrainassociation okay, I am visiting Texas very likely next year so it would be really cool to visit your railroad
@@PrrProductions5550 We would love to have you! While 786 is out of service, we still offer rides on our many historic passenger cars. When tickets for next year are on sale, you can find them at this link www.etix.com/ticket/o/6038
I grew up with this VHS tape as a kid, so funny to see this again 20+ years later! Thanks for sharing 🔥
Great shot and footage of 786, and I'll really want to put my hands and work on 786 to put back in operation, right now I'm back in Austin and I'm happy welling back to work on the ASTA, me and Noah and the others are still working on 442, and it's coming along very well, after that when I came back in December I hopefully to work on 786 because I love steam locomotives and I'll love to spend time with the locomotive.
This is a really cool way to ensure every component works properly before reassembly
Oh wow, that's what I call a flashback. I remember borrowing this film from my local public library when I was a kid. I recognize some of the old scenes too; 786, of course, but also the original Zilker Zephyr.
13:11 I work at TXGN Railway and it was nice to see some history.
I remember this long forgotten VHS tape from childhood along w/ Rudy Roo: Trains Lots of Trains. I couldn't remember the titles of them back then sadly so it makes them even more obscure. Seeing them both now gave me the realization from the footage I vaguely saw and remembered. Also, some Amtrak parts were also included on There Goes a Train (as well as being used for the Shining Time Station Family Specials sponsors on PBS).
Heh... I take it you uploaded this in regards to that comment I made about 786 appearing in this 1994 program? :3
I had this as one of my first train videos as a kid, so 786 has a special place with me because of this video.
Out of all the songs in it, which one do you like the most? :)
This video is the primary reason I know of this steam engine. I watched this a million times as a kid. X3
Favorite song from it btw? :)
@@jimmyhook4852 I don't, but I'm planning on making an unhinged YTP about it.
Should have predicted this Still good to come back to occasionally
Favorite song from this program btw? ^^
Want to see 786 run again? Donate today! - www.austinsteamtrain.org/donate-786-fund/
I literally rode the train ride Saturday, and I'm glad that you're restoring a historic piece of the southern pacific! I hope to see this baby operational soon whenever I visit again
Thanks for riding with us!
@austinsteamtrainassociation You're very welcome, I'll actually think about volunteering next year though when I turn 14 in March, but only during holidays and occasionally weekends since I'm not always free
@@RailfanEngineer We would love to have you! For information on volunteering visit www.austinsteamtrain.org/about-asta/volunteer/.
@austinsteamtrainassociation Thanks for the link! Though one of your workers that I had a bit of a friendly conversation with on the train actually gave me a sheet with all the information and stuff whenever I can volunteer, I believe his name was artie but thank you once again, I'll probably be seeing yall in a few months are next year
The one time my dad took me to ride the train (When it was still called the Hill Country Flyer) back in the mid or late 90's, 786 failed while we were out on the main line... middle of the Texas summer and it was miserable. Had to wait until 442 could make it down to tow us back home. I may be wrong but IIRC that was the last time 786 ran, but I could be wrong.
Which dynamo is that? Is this the dynamo you purchased from the organization in El Paso or the one that was on display on 786 in Austin? Just curious.
That is a very interesting question. I have passed it along to several of our longest time volunteers, but nobody I've talked to seems to know that answer. Unfortunately many people involved in the initial restoration have either retired or passed on. I will let you know if anything comes up, though.
@@austinsteamtrainassociation What both John Charles and Gary Bonine have told me in the past is the dynamo from 786 has a vibration issue which results in a premature bearing failure. The dynamo that you purchased from the SP 3420 group back in the early 1990s came off of SP steam Derrick 4140. This became your primary dynamo. The steam derrick was rolled by the SP while cleaning up a derailment outside of El Paso in June of 1986.
Awesome to see that y'all are working to keep the parts in good shape.
Enjoyed the video!!!
Awesome update! I know your railroad has a nice fleet of passenger cars. Also, I recently learned the Gulf Coast Chapter of the NRHS has a former SP dining car (last operated on Amtrak) at your site and can be potentially used on the Austin Steam Train excursions. Keep up the great work!
As I'm gone no longer in Austin, I'm glad I met Matt and I saw you guys moving the parts of 786, my birthday is yesterday so I'm happy you guys are still working, I hope I'll come back to work once again.