While America always celebrates the legacy of U.S. Presidents in February, here in Abilene we celebrate our favorite son Dwight Eisenhower every October. And to observe Ike’s 135th birthday, we invite you to join us on the A&SV Smoky Valley Limited! On Saturday, October 11, the Limited will make its run across the Smoky Hill River Valley, featuring Eisenhower impressionist Bill Nicks playing the role of the 34th President of the United States. And for dinner? Enjoy another Kansas legacy: a made-from-scratch fried chicken dinner from Abilene’s Brookville Hotel, featuring pan fried chicken, mashed potatoes with cream gravy, cream style corn, coleslaw, and homemade biscuits, topped off with the Brookville Hotel’s old fashioned homemade ice cream for dessert. Complimentary iced tea and water will be served, and for an extra charge, beer and wine is available. Our train begins at Abilene’s historic Rock Island Depot and features a round trip from Abilene to Enterprise, with a 30-minute layover at Enterprise’s Hoffman Grist Mill and Country Store. Come celebrate Ike’s birthday and enjoy Kansas’ best fried chicken on the Smoky Valley Limited!
