Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad 785-263-1077
200 S. Fifth Street, asvrail@gmail.com, Abilene, KS 67410
Details
The recently restored #3415 "Pacific" 4-6-2 steam engine will operate for the second season on a limited schedule. Check the events tab for days and times. This engine sat in the Eisenhower Park, Abilene, Kansas for over 40 years, having been retired by Santa Fe in the 1950's. The City of Abilene donated the #3415 to the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad. It took over four years to restore the engine, with about 12,000 volunteer hours and the help of two grants.
Most often the excursion train is operated using the 1945 ALCO S-1, with it's 660hp diesel-electric engine that was originally designed for WWII submarines. This engine pulls the Abilene & Smoky Valley excursion train, which includes a 1902 wood KATY passenger car, converted to a dining car, two open air gondola cars, with canopy tops and a caboose, through the Smoky Hill River Valley.
The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad Association was formed in 1993 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, dedicated to restoring and operating historic railroad equipment and passing on the history of the rails.
The railroad is operated by volunteers, such as the engineers, crew, car attendents that narrate every trip, and depot workers, as well as mechanical and track maintenance.
A 10 1/2 mile round trip excursion train ride through Smoky Hill River valley from Abilene to Enterprise. We also offer school field trips, private charters, dinner trains, and Silver Flyer Rail Bus trips.
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Local establishment
- Chamber of commerce member
Price Range: $7-$14
- Phone: 785-263-1077
- Alternate Phone: 888-426-6687
- Fax: 785-263-1077
This business appears in: Arts and Entertainment, Museums & Galleries
Events
Easter Bunny Train
27 Mar 2010 – 1 p.m.
Ride the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad excursion train with the Easter Bunny. Bring your Easter basket to hunt Easter ...
DINNER TRAIN
8 May 2010 – 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Brookville Hotel serving their fried chicken dinner. Cost $45.00 per person. Must have advance reservations. phone: 785-263-1077
DINNER TRAIN
22 May 2010 – 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Kirby House serving prime rib dinner. $45.00 per person, must have advance reservation. Phone:785-263-1077
#3415 Steam Engine Run
29 May 2010 – 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ride the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad with the #3415 Steam engine. Cost $30.00 for 12 and older; $20.00 for ...
Services
Gift Shop
Children and adults alike can find that special something with a visit to our Railroad Gift Shop. The Gift Shop ...
Private Charters
The train is available for private charters. Cost is $400.00 (tax Included) Book your reservations now for that special reunion, ...
Dinner Train
Enjoy "Dinner in the Diner" aboard one of Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad's special Dinner Trains. Savor varying entrees served ...
2010 Schedule
Schedule 2010 Schedule May 1, 2010 thru October 31, 2010 Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Sundays at 2:00 ...
Coupons
Click here for the 2010 Train Schedule
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
May 1, 2010 thru October 31, 2010: Saturdays - Train runs at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Sundays - Train ...
Videos
3415 Steam Engine
3415 is one of three operational, former Santa Fe steam locomotives and the only operating steam locomotive in the state ...
















