Posted in Kansas
January 18, 2017
4 Incredible Kansas Day Trips You Can Take By Train
Have you ever wanted to take a train somewhere, but not that far away? Try one of these day trips! Whether it’s the famous Thomas or a dinner ride, these trips are sure to take you back to when trains were the only way to get around.
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This club was founded in 1991 and is dedicated to preserving train history. All rides for the public are to help fund their museum in Carona, KS as well as Watco Transportation Services. More information on when these rides are held can be found here.
The A&SV Railroad offers plenty of passenger ride options. There are dinner trips, steam trains, and regular passenger rides. They also have a Silver Flyer Railbus ride package. Sounds exciting! More information on tickets and pricing can be found here.
The ever famous Thomas the Tank Engine can be found here at this one of a kind railroad! Who doesn't love Thomas? In the winter, they have a Santa train where kids can meet Santa and see him off to the North Pole. More info on tickets and pricing can be found here.
Also at the Baldwin station is the Belle Dinner Train. Saturday night runs are reserved for more of a romantic feel. Sunday afternoon dinners are for families. You can even book it for a wedding! There's an optional murder mystery, melodrama, or WWII USO show as well! More info can be found here.
Well, there you have it folks. Plenty of options for both you and the family, and what a selection! Could you imagine riding a Silver Flyer bus on a railway? That’s crazy! For more train-themed things to suit your fancy, check out This Train Themed Restaurant In Kansas That Will Make You Feel Like A Kid Again.
