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 Read more…
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 Read more…
A reminder that the quarterly board meeting is Thursday, February 20th at 6:30 pm at Drive Dat Academy,6701 Airline Drive.
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 Read more…
https://youtu.be/qSgXdl5xOyU 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 Read more…
Four Day only - May 27, May 28, June 24 and June 25 Limited Tickets Available! - Click here to buy. Experience the thrill of operating a historic railroad locomotive at LASTA's "Drive the Train Program"! Get ready to climb aboard and take the controls of one of our diesel Read more…
Experience the thrill of operating a historic railroad locomotive at LASTA's "Drive the Train Program"! Get ready to climb aboard and take the controls of one of our diesel locomotives under the guidance of our experienced staff. Our program is perfect for train enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who loves Read more…
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