Leander Trail of Trains
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Why Trains?
Leander was established in 1882 on land sold by the Austin and Northwestern Railroad Co. The town was named in honor of Leander “Catfish” Brown, one of the railroad officials responsible for the completion of the line. The railroad established Leander, and today it is the only stop outside the city of Austin on the Capital Metro rail. To commemorate and honor both our past and future, the Leander Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center is proud to introduce the Leander Trail of Trains.
“The concrete trains are trademarked and will only be available through the Chamber. They are a unique and beautiful way to celebrate the heritage of our community! Our goal is to have a custom train in every corner of the community,” said Bridget Brandt, Leander Chamber of Commerce President.
About the Project
The Leander Trail of Trains is a community-driven initiative launched by the Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center in partnership with the City of Leander. Originally envisioned by the 2017 Leadership Leander Class, this project celebrates the city’s history while offering a fun way for residents and visitors to explore local businesses.
Each train along the trail is uniquely decorated by local artists and placed at landmark locations and businesses throughout Leander. Through a blend of art, storytelling, and interactive experiences, the Trail of Trains aims to highlight Leander’s heritage and drive growth by encouraging traffic to businesses around the city.
TRAIL OF TRAINS ACTIVITY:
Photo Scavenger Hunt
Looking for a great way to see the Leander Trail of Trains and collect some great prizes along the way? Try the Leander Trail of Trains Photo Scavenger Hunt and follow the clues to have your own adventure. When you finish, stop by the Visitors Center and get a prize for participating. You can pick up the Trail of Trains Photo Scavenger Hunt brochure at the Leander Visitors Center during regular business hours or download the map here.
Trail of Trains
Scavenger Hunt Brochure
Leander’s Trains
Texas Starry Night
100 N. Brushy
Leander, TX 78641
Leander Chamber of Commerce
The first train in the Leander Trail of Trains resides at the Leander Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. This train is the original cast and features the Texas State Capitol, longhorns, and of course the beautiful starry skies over Texas. The train was painted by Jennifer Jones and mosaics were applied by Stan Holcomb.
The Golden Tracks
11255 Hero Way West
Leander, TX 78641
A+ Federal Credit Union
The Golden Track train resides at A+ Federal Credit Union, This train blends concepts that intertwine our community and our financial institution. The beautiful Texas bluebonnets represent Texas’ state flower; while the gold tracks pay tribute to Leander’s Gold Depository. The coins and dollar bills throughout the train are symbols of our industry. Our youth savings club mascot, “AJ” the green apple, provides a friendly wave as you view our train. This train was painted by Rebecca Edwards.
Texas Roots Leander Proud
651 N. US-183
Leander, TX 78641
HEB Plus Leander
H-E-B Leander Proud
HEB Plus is the premier grocery store in Leander, but they have everything you need from a cooler with your favorite sports team to a new smoker. You can visit this train painted by artist Jennifer Jones at HEB Plus Leander.
Let’s Get to Work
100 E. South St.
Leander, TX 78641
Cashway Building Materials
Let’s get to work, Leander! At Cashway Building Materials, we have the inventory, experience, and can-do attitude to help you get that home improvement job done. Cashway has set right along the train tracks since 1984. They are a local, family-owned hardware store and lumber yard. Whether you’re working on a weekend DIY project or embarking on a big renovation, they’ll make sure you get in, out, and on your way to success. All Aboard! Special thanks to artist Jennifer Jones!
Health Express
1007 S. US-183
Leander, TX 78641
Baylor Scott & White
The largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health was born from the 2013 combination of Baylor Health Care System and Scott & White Healthcare.
Known for exceptional patient care for more than a century, the two organizations serve adjacent regions of Texas and operate on a foundation of complementary values and similar missions. This train was painted by the BSWH team.
Bledsoe Park
601 S. Bagdad Rd.
Leander, TX 78641
City of Leander
This train was donated to the City of Leander by Cashway Leander. The train is dedicated to all of the wonderful programs that make Leander Parks and Rec amazing. The train was painted by Amanda Gifford.
Resilience
1807 Waterfall Dr.
Leander, TX 78641
Devine Lake Park
Devine Lake Park in Leander was donated by Krueger Pest Control and painted by local artist, Jennifer Jones.
The Wildflower Train
660 S Bagdad Rd
Leander, TX 78641
Larry Phillips CPA
The Wildflower Train at Parkside Commons represents the beauty of the local flora that brings us all together. Parkside Commons represents a diverse group of businesses, all working alongside each other to benefit the community. We love to see Leander bloom, just like the wildflowers do each year! The train was painted by local artist Libby Bratt.
Leander Fire Station
101 Eat Sonny Drive Leander TX 78641
Tex Mix
The Leander fire station hosts a fiery red and orange train donated by the Tex Mix cement group. “Saving Lives and Property with Commitment and Excellence”. Painted by local artist Jennifer Jones.
Texas Treasure
140 W. Metro Dr.
Leander, TX 78641
Whataburger
The train’s design was created by the Whataburger creative team with input from the local operations team and was painted by artist, Libby Bratt. The train features Whataburger’s iconic orange and white stripes, the ‘Just Like You Like It’ slogan, and of course, a Flying W. The conductor cab pays tribute to the original restaurant in Corpus Christi with pricing mimicking the look of the original menus.
Love to Heal
601 St. David’s Loop
Leander, TX 78641
St. David’s Hospital
Inspired by the St. David’s HealthCare staff’s commitment to serve, love and help others. At St. David’s Emergency Center – Leander, it is their priority to provide exceptional care to every patient every day with a spirit of warmth, friendliness and personal pride. This train was painted by local artist, Jennifer Jones.
Service First
705 Leander Dr.
Leander, TX 78641
Leander Police Department
The Service First train was donated to the Leander Police Department. It is painted to represent the dedication of the local police force and all the members of the support staff that enable the Leander PD to serve our community. This train was painted by local artist Jennifer Jones.
A Spectacle To See
800 Crystal Falls Pkwy Bldg 4
Leander, TX 78641
Texas Family Eyecare
The Texas Family Eyecare train is located just outside their front door. They take passion in enhancing patient’s quality of life through vision treatment. This train was painted by local artist Jessica Kraft.
Leander Veterinary Clinic
1300 S. Bagdad Rd.
Leander, TX 78641
Leander Veterinary Clinic
The Leander Veterinary Clinic is host to one of the cutest trains! Painted by a local artist, but sure to check this train out and celebrate your fur babies. This train was painted by local artist Libby Bratt.
Horizon Park Neighborhood Train
Union Park
1801 Sonoma Cove
Leander, TX 78641
At Horizon Park, we embrace unity and creativity. When we had the chance to add a train statue, we eagerly joined a project initiated by the Leadership Leander class. This statue symbolizes togetherness and showcases local artistry, particularly the remarkable talent of Libby Bratt. We’re thrilled to display her work in our neighborhood, honoring her significant contributions to our arts community.
First Baptist Church
10000 FM E. 2243
Leander, TX 78641
First Baptist Church
The First Baptist Church Leander train is located at their children’s entrance and is inscribed with Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go…” This colorful train was painted by local artist Jessica Kraft.
Duvall’s A Classic Children’s Clothing Boutique
109 S. Hwy 183
Leander, TX, 78641
DuValls A Classic Children’s Clothing Boutique
The Duvall’s Boutique train is located in front of their boutique located in Old Town Leander. Founded in 2022, Duvall’s Classic Children’s Clothing Boutique caters to thoughtful shoppers who appreciate classic designs and top quality pieces. This train was painted by local artist and teacher Katie Head.
ACC San Gabriel Campus
449 San Gabriel Campus Dr
Leander, TX 78641
Austin Community College San Gabriel
The colorful Austin Community College San Gabriel train, painted by local artist Jennifer Jones, is located in the center of their beautiful campus in eastern Leander. San Gabriel is among Austin Community College’s newest and most exciting campuses, resting on 100 acres in Leander, TX. San Gabriel Campus brings state-of-the-art college facilities to Leander and surrounding communities.
Tiger Rock Martial Arts
2405 S Hwy 183 Suite 104 Leander,TX 78641
Tiger Rock Martial Arts
The Tiger Rock Martial Arts academy rocks a sleek black and red train out in front of the dojo. Begin a life changing journy that will make you or your child stronger and healthier.
Leander Public library
1011 S Bagdad Rd, Leander, TX 78641
Leander Public library
All Aboard The Book Express! This train commemorates the educational advocacy from Nicole Lee of LearnLee Tutors and a special thanks to Jessica Kraft, owner of Heart and SOL, who designed and painted the Leander Public Library train. Stay on the right track as a confident reader!
Chick-fil-A
1205 S US-183, Leander, TX 78641
Chick-fil-A Leander
All aboard the Chick-fil-A Express! This cheerful train brings smiles, fun, and a little extra joy to the Trail of Trains—just like your favorite Chick-fil-A team does every day. This fun train was created by artist Laura Beckman, who, at a very young age, took interest in all artistic mediums. Though she has put her hand to many mediums, she is currently thriving in painting murals, window art installations, creating custom backdrop pieces and styling for events. Her greatest joy is being able to take someone’s vision, bring it to life and watch others enjoy the creation.
OWN A CONCRETE TRAIN
The concrete train project was created by the Leander Leadership Class of 2017 to bring Leander together as a community. Anyone can buy a concrete train, regardless of whether you’re a Chamber member, a business or individual, a local, or live a few miles away. Just call our office at 512-259-1907 to get all the details. Trains include local delivery and cost $600 plus your artist fees. All trains are then included in our annual magazine, marketing campaigns, and promotions for no additional fees.
Want to be featured on our Leander Attractions Guide? Call us at (512) 259-1907 or email us at office@leandercc.org.
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