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Abilene railroad schedules Just-About-Autumn Express dinner train

September 1, 2026
Abilene railroad schedules Just-About-Autumn Express dinner train

The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad will operate its Just-About-Autumn Express at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, departing from the Rock Island Depot in Abilene.

The two-hour trip through the Smoky Hill River Valley will include a stop at Hoffman Mill and General Store in Enterprise. Murphy’s Kitchen will provide a meal featuring smoked brisket, roast potatoes, grilled corn, salad and crème brûlée.

Tickets cost $90.49 and are available through the railroad’s website.

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