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Abilene, Kansas

The Smoky Valley Railroad Association offers a unique chance to experience early American travel. You and your family can enjoy an educational adventure down the rails of history on an excursion train comprised of antique railroad equipment. Enjoy many original features along the tour which create a memorable outing for everyone!

* Gondola Car - Sit in the Missouri Pacific open air observation car and feel the fresh Kansas breeze.

* Steam Locomotive - See the historic Santa Fe 4-6-2 "Pacific" #3415 steam locomotive built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1919.

* Caboose - Experience a view for a special fare, from the Union Pacific Caboose that completes the train.

* Diesel Locomotive - Feel the power from the 1945 ALCO S-1, with its 660hp diesel engine that was originally designed for WWII submarines.

* Dinner Trains - Enjoy a relaxing "dinner in the diner" on one of Abilene and Smoky Valley's special dinner trains. Reservations required. Call for schedule and fares.

* Bridge - Catch the thrill as the train travels over the Smoky Hill River on the old, high, steel bridge.

* Acquire first hand experience by working on and operating the train through volunteer networks.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Museum of Independent Telephony

The Museum of Independent Telephony shares a building with the Dickinson County Historical Society and Museum. It was in Abilene that Cleyson L. Brown, a local youth, built and operated a telephone exchange in 1898

Abilene, KS Museums

Russell Stover Factory Outlet

10,000-square-foot factory outlet store, has a video that plays all the time, to show you how the candy is made.

Abilene, KS Factory Outlets


Abilene Civic Center

The restored 1928 U.P. Depot is home to the Kansas Visitor Information Center and 150 person meeting room.

History Of The Abilene Civic Center

California architect, Gilbert Stanley Underwood designed Abilene'

Abilene, KS Historic Buildings

Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum & Boyhood Home

Built by the Eisenhower Foundation, with funds raised through public gifts, the Eisenhower Museum is constructed of Kansas limestone. Originally dedicated on Veterans Day, 1954, the Museum was built to house the materials and objects related to Dwight D. Eisenhower's life. It contains over 30,000

Abilene, KS Museums

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