HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Frohes neues Jahr! That’s German for “Happy New Year.” And closing out the year 2026 will be extra special as we bring you a great dining experience on the Smoky Valley Limited by adding a bit of international flair. Chef Manfred of Schatzi’s Schnitzel Haus in Riley, Kansas, brings years of culinary excellence to the train, with your choice of Schatzi’s golden brown schnitzel with jagersauce (mushroom sauce), OR rinderbraten, a slowly roasted beef in burgundy gravy. Either menu choice has spätzle (soft egg noodle dumplings) and glazed carrots. And for dessert? Schatzi’s creamy, rich biramisu (a German version of tiramisu, made of dark beer, Kalua, and ladyfingers). Coffee, tea and water are complimentary. Soft drinks, beer and wine are available for purchase. Our two-hour journey begins at 5:00 p.m. at Abilene’s Rock Island Depot, featuring a stop in nearby Enterprise, Kansas, for a tour of the Hoffman Mill. Celebrate Oktoberfest on the rails…and PROST (“cheers”)!
