Time Travel with Taste: Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad's Heritage Dining Series
All aboard for a journey through time and taste on the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad's Smoky Valley Limited Dinner Train! Step back into the golden age of rail travel with the Heritage Series Package of 6 Train Rides, offering a delightful blend of history and cuisine that will whisk you away to the glamorous era of 1940s dining cars.
June 15: Chicago North Western "Twin Cities 400"
Experience the elegance of the Chicago and Northwestern's "Twin Cities 400" dining car, lovingly restored to its 1946 glory. Indulge in a sumptuous meal by Lucinda's Katering, featuring stuffed pork loin, au gratin potatoes, green beans, tossed green salad, assorted rolls, and apple pie. Departing at 6:00 p.m. from the 1887 Rock Island Depot, this journey promises a taste of mid-20th-century luxury.
June 22: Santa Fe "Super Chief"
Relive the dining legacy of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad aboard the "Super Chief" dining car. Savor a menu inspired by the 1940s Santa Fe Super Chief, including roast beef with mashed potatoes and brown gravy, string beans, tossed salad, and rolls and butter, with apple pie for dessert. Departure is at 6:00 p.m. from the historic Rock Island Depot.
June 29: The Rock Island "Rocket"
Join us for a tribute to the Rock Island Railroad's "Rocket" passenger train. Enjoy a 1940s-inspired menu featuring chicken fricassee, Kentucky-style potatoes and stewed corn, coleslaw, dinner rolls, and chocolate cake. Departing at 6:00 p.m. from the 1887 Rock Island Depot, this journey offers a taste of Kansas railroad history.
July 13: Union Pacific's "Portland Rose"
Embark on a culinary journey with a menu from Union Pacific's "Portland Rose" passenger train. Delight in cube steak smothered in brown gravy and sauteed onions, mashed potatoes, fresh peas, tossed salad, dinner rolls, and cheesecake. Departure is at 6:00 p.m. from the historic Rock Island Depot.
July 20: MKT's "Katy Flyer"
Experience the dining excellence of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railway's "Katy Flyer." Indulge in Katy Chicken Pie, a lettuce edge salad, mashed potatoes, corn, "Katy Kornettes," and MKT peach cobbler. Departing at 6:00 p.m. from the 1887 Rock Island Depot, this journey offers a taste of early 20th-century railroad dining.
August 10: Missouri Pacific's "Colorado Eagle"
Join us for a tribute to the Missouri Pacific's "Colorado Eagle" passenger train. Enjoy roast chicken breast with stuffing, snowflake potatoes, string beans, tossed green salad, dinner rolls, and strawberry shortcake. Departing at 6:00 p.m. from the historic Rock Island Depot, this journey offers a taste of Missouri Pacific's renowned service and cuisine.
Step aboard the Smoky Valley Limited and experience the nostalgia and flavors of Kansas railroad history. Book your tickets now for a journey that combines the allure of the past with the delights of the present!