VOLUNTEER

Original Steam Crew

The men pictured here spent a total of 10,000 to 12,000 hours volunteering to rebuild steam locomotive #3415 and underwent training to operate it.

Back row: Chris Rush, Solomon Jeff LeGrange, Manhattan Bob Weyand, McPherson Chris Weyand, McPherson Jim Grimwood, Manhattan

Front row: Joe Minick, Abilene Rodney Bates, Wichita Bill Becvar, Glassco Dr. Steve Schwarting, Abilene Bob Altwegg, Clay Center Dave Knadler, Junction City Fred Schmidt, Abilene

Download the Sunflower Summer app to ride a Flint Hills Express excursion train with us this summer. Sunflower Summer Tickets and rides are available May 25th through August 11th.

Our trains depart from our depot at 10AM and 2pm Wednesday through Saturday and at 2PM on Sunday.

 You need to arrive at our depot at least 30 minutes prior to departure times to make sure you have time to get your ticket. 



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