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Train Rides near Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe

The Midland Railway operates excursion trains on a line originally constructed in 1867. Train rides feature an over-20-mile round trip from Baldwin City via "Norwood, Kansas" to Ottawa Junction, Kansas, traveling through scenic Eastern Kansas farmland and woods via vintage railway equipment. The Midland Railway is a completely volunteer-staffed, non-profit, common carrier railroad operated to preserve and display transportation history as an educational demonstration railroad. Join us for a train ride -- bring the whole family! We are in easy reach of Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe and Lawrence, KS, and nearby communities.

Operating Schedule

Special train rides begin in April -- see the events page. Normal operations start on June 11, 2009, and continue through September 7th on the days listed on our schedule page. Thomas and Friends (Thomas the Tank Engine!) visit each year in early summer -- this year, Thomas will be here May 29, 30 & 31 and June 5, 6 & 7. Basic schedule and info:

• Thursdays, Saturdays, and Holidays (Independence and Labor Days) No Sunday trains in 2009 except for Special Events.
• Special Friday Runs, April, May, September, and October by reservation only!
• Second weekend of June through first weekend of September
• Trains Operate Rain or Shine
• Reservations not necessary (except for Special Friday Runs)
• See full schedule details

Location

The depot is located near the grain elevator on High Street, west of downtown Baldwin City. Baldwin City is on U.S. 56 Hwy, 4 miles east of U.S. 59 Hwy; 10 miles north of 1-35 (Ottawa) and 17 miles south of 1-70 (Lawrence). From U.S. 56, turn south onto 8th or 11th Streets, then right (west) onto High Street. Follow the signs to the Midland Railway Depot.