By SALINA POST
The A&SV’s Smoky Valley Limited is set to host its second annual St. Patrick’s Day Express on Saturday, March 15. The festive train departs Abilene’s Rock Island Depot at 6:00 p.m. for a two-hour journey through the scenic Smoky Hill River Valley.
In a unique way to mark St. Patrick’s Day, the event will transform three vintage dining cars into a green-themed celebration complete with Irish-inspired fare, live Irish music, and plenty of festive cheer.
The leprechauns made us do it!
Attendees can choose from two hearty meal options prepared by Chef Scott Sieben of Kites in Aggieville Manhattan. The menu features a choice between corned beef and hash with candied carrots and peas, or bangers and mash with peas, brown gravy, and candied carrots. For dessert, guests will be treated to Guinness brownies. In addition to coffee, tea, and water, there will be an option to enjoy an ice-cold beer or a glass of wine.
Participants are encouraged to wear green and embrace the fun, as organizers promise an unforgettable celebration on the rails.
Tickets and seating are available on the event website at asvrr.org, so be sure to reserve your spot early for this festive journey.