Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad, Heritage railway in Abilene, United States
The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is a heritage line that operates restored steam and diesel locomotives along a scenic route through central Kansas farmland. The track connects two small towns and passes through open countryside that shows how the landscape looks in this part of the state.
The operation was created to preserve the legacy of rail connections that once shaped Kansas' development. A key locomotive, the Santa Fe 3415 from 1919, was brought back into service after spending decades sitting idle in a park.
The railroad tells the story of Kansas' past as an important railway hub through its regular trips. Volunteers share how trains shaped life and commerce in this region during the rides.
Rides run from spring through fall, with special trips added around the holidays. Visitors should arrive early to get good seating, especially when the railroad runs themed events.
Trips to the Enterprise station stop allow visitors to see a working grist mill that produces flour using a rebuilt waterwheel. The site demonstrates how water power was once used to process grain grown in the surrounding farms.
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