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 Thursday June 17, 2010, and continue through October 30th on the days listed on our schedule page. Thomas and Friends (Thomas the Tank Engine!) visit each year in early summer. In 2010 Thomas visited the Midland Railway on June 4, 5 & 6 and June 11, 12 & 13. And Thomas will be back in 2011! 

Basic schedule and info:

• Thursdays-final Thursday run on Sept. 2nd. Sunday trains are running again in 2010 along with Thursdays and Saturdays. See schedule.
• Special Friday Runs, April, May, September, and October by reservation only!
• Regular trains third weekend of June through last Saturday of October. 
• 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.