LASTA

FREE train rides with SANTA!
2022-12-17 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | LASTA Yard, 1501 Jefferson Hwy (rear), Jefferson, LA, 70121, United States
Come out and enjoy FREE short train rides and meet Santa on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Louisiana Steam Train Association (LASTA) train yard at the rear of 1501 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA 70121.
Ride with your family and friends in our open-air gondola or caboose, pulled by one of our historic diesel locomotives. Gate opens at 10:00 AM and be sure to wave at Santa Claus when he arrives on the train at 10:30 AM. Once Santa arrives, we will have free rides from 11:00 AM till 4:00 PM.
And while you are here be sure to take a look at our historic 100 + year-old steam locomotive, SP 745, which is currently being rebuilt. Check out our other multiple pieces of antique rail equipment dating back to the early 1900s.
Food, drinks, and gift shop merchandise are available for purchase while supplies last! All proceeds go toward the rebuild and maintenance of SP 745, the lone surviving Louisiana-built steam locomotive!
Come join us for a good ol’ time! Hope to see you there!
ALL ABOARD!!!

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Directions
The LASTA yard is located in the rear of 1501 Jefferson Highway. We are behind the old Sears / AP Warehouse and directly across the street from Ochsner Hospital.

LASTA Annual General Membership Meeting
2022-11-09 18:30 | Drive Dat, 6701 Airline Hwy, Ste A, Metairie, LA, 70003, United States

Historic SP 745 Lager Release Party
2022-09-25 11:30 | Port Orleans Brewery Co., 4124 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA, 70115, United States
Event: Historic SP 745 Lager Release Party
Date: Sept 25, 2022
Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Port Orleans Brewery Co.
4124 Tchoupitoulas St.
New Orleans, LA 70115 (Map)

Port Orleans Brewing Co. will unveil a new brew, Historic SP 745 Lager, with a festive beer release party on Sunday, September 25th.
Come enjoy Historic SP 745 Lager and support the non-profit Louisiana Steam Train Association (LASTA). Historic SP 745 Lager will help fund LASTA and its 100-year-old steam locomotive.

Southern Pacific #745 (SP 745) was built at SP’s Algiers, Louisiana shops in 1921 and is the sole surviving Louisiana-built steam locomotive. SP 745 is on the National Register of Historic Places and is Louisiana’s Official Steam Locomotive. SP 745 served as a workhorse for the Southern Pacific Railroad hauling freight as well as pulling troop trains during World War II.
After 28 years on static display in Audubon Park, in 1984, Audubon’s plan to expand its zoo necessitated the removal of the engine. A group of local rail enthusiasts rescued 745 from a sure fate to the scrap yard. After many years, she was eventually rebuilt. In 2004 she became a one-of-a-kind living, breathing, steaming, rolling and truly iconic example of Louisiana railroad history.

The Historic SP 745 Lager release party begins at 11:30 am. Come celebrate and stay to watch the Saints, on the road, as they battle the Panthers on several big-screen TVs.
We hope you will join us for a fun day in support of a worthy historical cause and help LASTA in its quest to continue operating SP 745 for years to come.

LASTA Board Meeting
2020-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Drive Dat, 6701 Airline Hwy, Ste A, Metairie, LA, 70003, United States
A reminder that the quarterly board meeting is Thursday, February 20th at 6:30 pm at Drive Dat Academy,6701 Airline Drive.

LASTA Train Day
2019-08-17 14:00 - 16:00 | LASTA Yard, 1501 Jefferson Hwy (rear), Jefferson, LA, 70121, United States
Come on out to the LASTA yard on Saturday, August 17th for our quarterly Train Day!
Come see our star attraction, SP 745, as she undergoes her 15 year rebuild. Ride in our open air gondola car pulled by our vintage diesel engine. Enjoy hot dogs and cool drinks. And while you are here, make a donation to help pay for the rebuild of this significant piece of Louisiana railroad history!
LASTA Train Day is from 2 to 4 pm. Our yard is at the very rear of 1601 Jefferson Highway across from Ochsner Hospital.

Yard Cleanup Day
2019-06-01 09:00 - 14:00 | LASTA Yard, 1501 Jefferson Hwy (rear), Jefferson, LA, 70121, United States
Just as our dedicated core group of volunteers is starting the boiler rebuild of 745, a wrench has been thrown into our schedule.
We were just notified that a tree crew will be on-site in the next few weeks. Their plan is to clear some of the trees and brush along the west fence line. Unfortunately, we have lots of equipment, parts and other miscellaneous items stored next to the fence. Starting tomorrow morning we will begin the process of cleaning the area.

If you are available to help, please come out to the yard. Bring your work boots and gloves.

Train Day
2019-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 | LASTA Yard, 1501 Jefferson Hwy (rear), Jefferson, LA, 70121, United States
A reminder that this Saturday, May 18th from 2 to 4 pm is LASTA’s Quarterly Train Day.
This is an opportunity for LASTA members to come to our rail yard and bring your friends for an afternoon of everything trains.
While our star attraction, SP 745, is out of service for her FRA required 15 year boiler rebuild, there will still be rides using our diesel engines as well as an opportunity to learn what’s required to rebuild 745’s boiler.
There will also be food and drink. LASTA members get in free! LASTA Family Memberships are available to non members and/or donations.
So come on out and support LASTA and SP 745 at our Spring Train Day event.

LASTA Board Meeting
2019-02-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Drive Dat, 6701 Airline Hwy, Ste A, Metairie, LA, 70003, United States
Please be advised that the regular quarterly meeting of the LASTA Board of Directors is Thursday, February 21, 2019. The meeting will be held at Drive Dat Academy on Airline Drive.

Santa’s North Pole Steam Train
2018-12-15 | The Fly at Audubon Park, 201 East Drive, New Orleans, LA, 70118, United States
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LASTA Christmas Party
2018-12-08 14:00 - 16:00 | LASTA Yard, 1501 Jefferson Hwy (rear), Jefferson, LA, 70121, United States
Event: LASTA Christmas Party
Date: Dec 8, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: LASTA Yard (map)
At the Annual LASTA General Membership and Board Meeting on Thursday, November 15, 2018, the Board of Directors voted to change the date of the annual LASTA Members Christmas Party from Sunday, December 16, 2018 to one week earlier, Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 2 To 4 pm. This change was necessary to avoid a conflict with the operation of Santa’s North Pole Steam Train on the same weekend as the Christmas party.
So despite what your LASTA calendar says, the new date for the Annual LASTA Members Christmas Party is Saturday, December 8, 2018 at our yard at the rear of 1501 Jefferson Highway across from Ochsner Hospital from 2 to 4 pm. Spread the word to all members!
We look forward to seeing you there for some holiday cheer SP 745 style!

Annual Membership Meeting
2018-11-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Drive Dat, 6701 Airline Hwy, Ste A, Metairie, LA, 70003, United States
Annual Membership and Board Meeting

Board Meeting
2018-08-23 18:30 | Drive Dat, 6701 Airline Hwy, Ste A, Metairie, LA, 70003, United States
This is a reminder that LASTA’s quarterly board meeting is this Thursday, August 23rd at 6:30 pm at Drive Dat Academy on Airline Drive. Please submit any items you wish to have placed on the agenda PRIOR to 5 pm on Tuesday, 8/21/18.
