Civil War Railroad Days

Ride along as civil war soldiers defend the army payroll from enemy troops.

 

Saturday, Sunday

June 23 and 24th,  2012

Museum Grounds open at 11:30am CDT. Civil war displays and encampments are available for viewing.
Trains start running and reenactments begin at 12:00pm (noon) until 5:00pm CDT

 

Special Appearance

by President Abraham Lincoln,

Saturday until 3:00 PM CDT.

Confederate and Union Troops are poised to take over The Flying Dutchman Railroad!

An exciting Civil War Battle on Real Steam Trains.

Be on hand for one of the many reenactments planned (rain or shine).

The Union Colonel briefs his troops on the Confederate plan to "liberate" the payroll shipment.

Confederate soldiers make off with the Union Army's payroll.

Learn about the daily life of the Civil War Soldier. Visit the Confederate and Union encampments, the field hospital, the mess tent and more!

While you're at Hesston Steam Museum....

 Visit The Depot Store for a wide variety of steam related items including tee and sweat-shirts, "Thomas the Tank Engine"® toys and much more.

Enjoy great lunch fare at The Whistle Stop Snack Shop.   The menu includes hot dogs, tacos, burritos, taco salad, polish sausage, pizza slices, hot wings, chips, cookies, soft drinks and ice cream treats. Outdoor dining just steps from the Civil War action.