# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Halfway to Christmas Dinner Train with Schatzi's Schnitzel Haus
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: IT’S HALFWAY TO CHRISTMAS! While Christmas may seem far away, the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is getting ready for the 2026 holiday season. The “Halfway to Christmas” train is set to roll next Saturday, June 13, as a reminder to purchase Cowtown Santa Express tickets and reserve the A&SV’s holiday charter, the Evergreen and Ember Express, for holiday parties on the rails.
Last year, nearly 3,700 passengers rode the railroad’s Santa trains, and there were several holiday charter bookings. 

Santa is beginning to get ready to begin his annual quest to find out who’s naughty and nice. Join us on Saturday, June 13, as Santa visit’s the A&SV Smoky Valley Limited dinner train to remind us that Christmas is coming and it’s never too early to purchase tickets for the Cowtown Santa Express in November and December. Chef Manfred of Schatzi’s Schnitzel Haus in Riley, Kansas, brings years of culinary excellence to our train, featuring your choice of Schatzi’s signature golden brown schnitzel with jagersauce (mushroom sauce), OR rinderbraten, a slowly roasted beef in burgundy gravy. Either menu choice includes spätzle (soft egg noodle dumplings) and glazed carrots. And for dessert? Schatzi’s creamy, rich biramisu (a German version of tiramisu, made of dark beer, Kalua, and ladyfingers). Coffee, tea and water are complimentary. Soft drinks, beer and wine are available for purchase. Our two-hour train adventure begins at 6:00 p.m. as we leave Abilene’s historic Rock Island Depot, with a stop at the Hoffman Mill and General Store in Enterprise, Kansas. We’ll be decked in red, white, and blue and we hope you’ll join us on the Abilene and Smoky Valley, the Kansas Heritage Railroad.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/abilene/halfway-to-christmas-dinner-train-with-schatzis-schnitzel-haus/200030187256117
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 48

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Abilene
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 200 SE 5th St, Abilene, KS, United States, Kansas 67410
- **lat**: 38.91083
- **long**: -97.21225
- **full address**: 200 SE 5th St, Abilene, KS, United States, Kansas 67410

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Halfway to Christmas Dinner Train with Schatzi's Schnitzel Haus being held?
  - **A:** Halfway to Christmas Dinner Train with Schatzi's Schnitzel Haus takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 200 SE 5th St, Abilene, KS, United States, Kansas 67410.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Halfway to Christmas Dinner Train with Schatzi's Schnitzel Haus?
  - **A:** Halfway to Christmas Dinner Train with Schatzi's Schnitzel Haus is organized by Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Halfway to Christmas Dinner Train with Schatzi's Schnitzel Haus is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Abilene, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Halfway to Christmas Dinner Train with Schatzi's Schnitzel Haus sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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