This Epic Train Ride In Kansas City Will Give You An Unforgettable Experience
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Have you ever been on a train before? These days, we don’t require them for basic transportation like we used to. However, now we can ride trains for a fun trip to see some scenery or just to get out for a while. Both Kansas City and Missouri have some awesome scenery, and the best way we can see it is on a train ride! There’s no better choice than the Belton Grandview and Kansas City Railroad.
Sure, it does require a drive to Belton, but it’s all worth the trip to see our gorgeous state from this historic passenger car.
Running on rails originally laid in 1972, this railroad is all about preserving the history of the era and providing an education on how railroads work.
The train ride itself is a 45 minute round-trip in a 1920s era open-window coach. It's powered by a diesel/electric locomotive, and you can even buy tickets to sit up front in the locomotive with the engineer!
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There's also older steam models that are here just for educational purposes (and great photos).
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The inside gives you a little history on trains, and is a great visual addition to the short ride through Northwestern Missouri.
In the fall, they run a Pumpkin Express for the kids, where they can make lifelong memories on this historic train. In addition to that, the autumn leaves look amazing out the windows of a train.
You'll find the beginning of this awesome train ride along with the museum and display trains at 502 E Walnut St., Belton, Missouri. They're open on weekends from May through October, so make sure you get your tickets ready!
In addition to this historic train ride, how about some old Kansas City ghost stories?
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