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Austin Steam Train Association
United States
Registrace 22. 02. 2023
As the only non-profit railroad in the state of Texas, the Austin Steam Train Association has been serving passengers for over 30 years.
On this CZcams Channel, we will post restoration updates on our ongoing projects and video tours of our historic equipment.
The mission of the Austin Steam Train Association is 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 CZcams Channel, we will post restoration updates on our ongoing projects and video tours of our historic equipment.
The mission of the Austin Steam Train Association is 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.
Starring 786: What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Railroaders (1994)
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.
Produced by Big Kids Productions.
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Video
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...
Crossing the San Gabriel River
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From our engine's cameras, here is the Bertram Flyer crossing over the South Fork of the San Gabriel River. Ways to support us Donate - www.austinsteamtrain.org/about-asta/donate/ Volunteer - www.austinsteamtrain.org/about-asta/volunteer/ Ride - www.austinsteamtrain.org/make-reservations/
The Next Steps of the SP 786 Restoration - Shoes & Wedges Discussion - Ep. 1
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Dr. Robert Schoen, board president, gives an update on the status of finishing the restoration of 786. The SP 786 was completed by the American Locomotive Company’s Brooks Works of Dunkirk, New York in August of 1916. The locomotive was one of the group of 20 Southern Pacific Mk-5 class 2-8-2 Mikados (numbers 775 to 794). SP 786 was placed in service on the Houston & Texas Central subsidiary of...
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
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.
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.
Donate to the SP 786 restoration! - www.austinsteamtrain.org/donate-786-fund/
Very good video..of what needs to happen.
The Texas preservation Trust fund...would be worth looking into...for maybe helping you guys out..I mean.if you could get the locomotive to be approved for Historical status..which it should be..for the State of Texas....Anything to help all of you at the Austin Steam train association...would definitely be worth looking into..
But hey, I'll just got in and volunteer for the Austin Steam Train Association, I'll be working on restoration and maintenance like fixing locomotives and railcars and i might work on Southern Pacific 786 because i love steam locomotives and this is going tonbe my first time to put my hands on all things railroading. Im in.
We look forward to seeing you!
Great progress! I’m very glad a good amount of these former Amtrak dining cars have been saved for preservation. Other organizations have received one of these other cars including: -Kentucky Railway Museum -Great Scenic Railway Journeys -Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad -Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society Anyone let me know if I missed any other organizations that should be mentioned.
I remember when this train was in the park when I was a kid.
I remember seeing this locomotive on the vhs tape what do you want to be when you grow up the railroader edition
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/
What’s weighed on that scale track?
Rock trains are weighed on the scale to assure that the cars are not overloaded.
What day is this on?
Saturday, June 6th 2020.
Nice
Nice collection of rolling stock.
I remember seeing this train on that one show "What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? Railroaders Edition". I watched that VHS tape a million times as a kid! I even found the video here on CZcams: czcams.com/video/vba0BLlO3m0/video.htmlsi=FqhHiocSsTIxZmez
Very nice. Congratulations on a task completed.Greetings from Port Saint Lucie, Florida.
I thought I remember seeing a generator car back when 786 was running. Was that a different car than this one?
We did have a generator car in the 1990s. It was leased along with two lounges, all of which were painted in MoPac colors.
Hi! im a railfan in north austin and i always watch your flyer from the leander metro station on the central sub. tomarrow i will take my first ride with yall in the first class lounge. I cant wait to see the inside of the cars!
That's awesome! We look forward to seeing you!
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/
Is this car going to be serving all train passengers or just the first class passengers, like Amtrak?
We haven’t determined in what way the car will be used yet, but a car with a fully functional and modern kitchen will provide us with many new opportunities.
Does ASTA still have IGN diner that came out of Mexico?
Yes, we do still have the IGN diner. It was donated to us by the late Jack Pearson, whom the diner will be named after. It is in our yard awaiting restoration to its former glory.
If only I lived closer I've love to volunteer!