Great Plains Scenic Railroads

Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad

Abilene, Kansas · Steam & diesel

A two-hour round trip on 1880s Rock Island track through the Smoky Hill River Valley with a layover at Enterprise.

Black Hills Central Railroad (1880 Train)

Hill City, South Dakota · Steam

A vintage steam train makes a 20-mile round trip through the Black Hills between Hill City and Keystone.

Midland Railway

Baldwin City, Kansas · Steam & diesel

Historically operated excursions over an 1860s-era line through eastern Kansas farmland and woods toward Ottawa Junction.

Omaha Zoo Railroad

Omaha, Nebraska · Narrow gauge steam

A 2-foot-6-inch narrow-gauge steam train carries zoo visitors past exhibits at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo.

Prairie Village, Herman and Milwaukee Railroad

Madison, South Dakota · Steam & diesel

Heritage trains, doodlebug and motorcars give rides around the restored prairie village grounds near Madison.