Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad

05/31/2026

https://www.travelmag.com/this-kansas-train-depot-feels-beautifully-preserved-and-like-its-waiting-for-the-next-arrival/?utm_source=ks

This beautifully preserved Kansas train depot feels like it is still waiting for the next arrival with historic charm and timeless detail.

05/31/2026

Kansas is home to a historic stop that carries the quiet romance of rail travel, with old brick, vintage details, waiting room charm, and the feeling that a whistle could sound at any moment.

05/31/2026

Sunday train ride across the Smoky Hill River!

05/31/2026

Beautiful Sunday Ride through the Smoky River Valley!! 🚂

05/31/2026

Happy Sunday from ASVRR!! Train departs at 1PM, you don’t want to miss this beautiful day on the rails!

05/30/2026

05/29/2026

⏰ Last call for Wheat State Family Diner box lunches!

Lunch reservations close at **1 PM today**. Secure your spot and enjoy a Sunday train ride paired with a delicious box lunch from Murphy's Kitchen.

🚂Sunday lunch, railroad style. 🚂

Join us Sunday, May 31 at 1:00 p.m. for the Flint Hills Express with the Wheat State Family Diner box lunch add-on!

This week’s lunch from Murphy's Kitchen includes:
🥪 Smoked turkey club sandwich
🥔 House-made BBQ potato chips
🍪 Oatmeal cream whoopie pie
🥤 Complimentary water or iced tea

Advance lunch reservations are required by 1PM Friday, May 29.

Prefer just the ride? You can absolutely still join us for the Flint Hills Express excursion through the Smoky Hill River Valley, with a stop in Enterprise at the Hoffman Mill and General Store.

Tickets: ASVRR.org

05/29/2026

Last call! Dinner train tickets must be purchased by 1 PM today. Don’t miss out!

🤠🎭🚂 Three Abilene traditions. One unforgettable day.

Make plans for A Great Abilene Weekend on Saturday, May 30!

Start your day at Old Abilene Town as the historic cowtown opens for the season, complete with gunfight reenactments, cancan dancers at the Alamo Saloon, and all the excitement of the Old West.

Then head to Great Plains Theatre for the 2:00 PM matinee performance of Guys & Dolls before finishing the evening aboard the Smoky Valley Limited Dinner Train, departing from Abilene's historic Rock Island Depot at 6:00 PM.

Enjoy a relaxing two-hour excursion through the Smoky Hill River Valley while dining on a delicious meal from Amanda's Bakery & Bistro, featuring roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, mixed vegetables, dinner salad, and crème brûlée for dessert.

📅 Saturday, May 30
🤠 Old Abilene Town Opening Day
🎭 Guys & Dolls Matinee • 2:00 PM
🚂 Smoky Valley Limited Dinner Train • 6:00 PM
🎟️ Dinner Train Tickets Starting at $90.49

🎭 Want to attend both the theatre performance and the dinner train? The special Theatre + Dinner Train Package is available only through Great Plains Theatre. Call 785-263-4574 to purchase the package. Tickets must be purchased by 1pm Friday, May 29.

Spend the day in Abilene. Ride the rails. Make memories.