This Train In Missouri Is Actually A Restaurant And You Need To Visit
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Last year, we listed Kehde’s among our best bbq restaurants in Missouri. However, that’s not the only thing drawing in guests from all over the state.
In the mid 1800s, Sedalia used to be a major railhead during the Texas Cattle Drive of 1866.
For half a century, the town prospered on the economy brought in from the railhead. Stockyards, a hospital and a roundhouse were just a few businesses that created job opportunities for locals.
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The Missouri-Kansas Texas Railroad came to an end in 1988, after merging with the Missouri Pacific Railroad and becoming a part of the Union Pacific Railroad. Today, the only thing running on its tracks are joggers, hikers and cyclists. As part of the rails-to-trails program, the old train line was turned into the "Katy Trail".
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But traces of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad line aren't completely lost in Sedalia. To preserve some of Sedalia's history, Kehde's owners repurposed an old train car into a bustling full-service restaurant.
They're noted for their barbecue, so I definitely recommend trying out their slab of ribs.
After you indulge in some barbecue or a loaded baked potato, dive into one of their homemade pies.
To learn a bit more about Kehde’s Barbecue, check out the video below. However, you won’t get the full experience until you dine there in person.
Train dining is a fun and unique experience, especially when you’re dining in a train car that was running before you were born. Have a quirky spot you like to dine at? Let us know!
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