Enjoy Delicious Food And Scenic Views On My Old Kentucky Dinner Train, A Unique Attraction In Kentucky

If you have never experienced a dinner train in Kentucky, My Old Kentucky Dinner Train should be on your bucket list. Not only do you get to check out an authentic train built in the 1940s, but you get to take an epic train ride through beautiful and historic Bardstown. During the ride you will be served a five-star meal prepared fresh to your liking. It is a win-win situation when it comes to making memories.

You can make reservations easily.

The train is located at 602 North 3rd Street in Bardstown Kentucky. Ticket information is available at 502-348-7300 and group ticket sales are at 502-349-9207.

Originally used for freight, the train had some rough history.

The Bardstown and Louisville Railroad began in 1860, but didn’t last very long. The railway was purchased by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad at its foreclosure in 1864. Years passed and CSX took over L&N. In 1987 the RJ Corman Railroad company purchased it from CSX and created the dinner train.

The dinner train cars were built in 1940.

They are steel skirted and were built by the Budd Company after WWII. The chef car was initially built in 1948 for the Santa Fe Railroad. It was part of the El Capitan train and held the most modern kitchen equipment of the day. It was purchased and utilized for My Old Kentucky Dinner Train in 1992, and renovated with the most up to date kitchen equipment available, which has since been updated again.

The train has limited hours of operation.

The dinner train has different hours and events monthly, but you can also rent the train for weddings, parties and other events.

The costs vary.

To learn more about ticket prices, visit My Old Kentucky Dinner Train's website here.

On this train, you get food and a view.

Not only do you get to experience a wonderful meal with choices like prime rib, baked salmon, beef pot roast, bourbon barrel cheesecake and more, but riders also get an incredible view during their meal. Everything is cooked to order and brought out selectively. The view is a real treasure though.

This historic train ride is educational and breathtaking.

Everywhere you go you see the scenic beauty of our beautiful state. Lush forests, waterways, beautiful blue skies and unforgettable post card-like scenery surrounds you at every bend.

This is a train lover’s paradise.

You get to see magnificent beauty, have a polite and caring staff, and get one of the best meals you could ever dream about. It's easy to see why everyone thinks this is one of the best train rides in Kentucky.

If you happen to be a train enthusiast, taking this dinner train in Kentucky can be a memorable and enjoyable experience. Trains are a big part of both Kentucky and U.S. history, and it is nice to still have some around catering to passengers. Here are several more epic train rides you can enjoy in Kentucky.

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