Belton Historical Railroad

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Belton Historical Railroad Short Line Demonstration Railroad in Belton, Missouri offering train rides using 1950's period equipment. But especially about railroad safety.

Running on a route originally laid down in 1872, the BG&KC works to educate people about rail travel and the arts and sciences of railroading. Offering a 45 minute round trip train ride, on a 1920's open window coach powered by a 1956 GP 9 Diesel/Electric locomotive. Experience what train travel was like on a small city line.

10/29/2026

The LAST weekend of the season! Did you know we offer rides on the caboose and engine?!

Come ride this Saturday!

10/23/2026

Evening rides this weekend! Come see us before or after pumpkin palooza and Main Street cruise night to keep the festivities rolling!

Saturday Oct. 24th at 11:00am, 4:30pm, 6:00pm, & 7:30pm

10/15/2026

Do something different this spooky season! Come ride the train at night in your costumes!

Saturday October 17th
6:30pm

Saturday October 24th
4:30pm
6:00pm
7:30pm

10/09/2026

The monarch butterflies are migrating and they LOVE our tracks! Get outside and spot some monarchs this Saturday.

Tickets at beltonrailroad.org

10/03/2026

Richard "Dick" Bell
John Friel III
Edith "Eydie" Friel
Emery Rail Heritage Trust

These people and organizations were honored at our 2026 community event, the Railroad Days. We can't say thank you enough to the hard work, dedication, and resources provided to ensure the Belton Missouri Historical Railroad exists today.

THANK YOU.

10/01/2026

Did you miss us at Railroad Days? No worries, you have until the end of October to ride the rails! Tickets: beltonrailroad.org

Saturday October 3rd at 11:00am and 2:00pm

09/21/2026

WHAT. A. DAY! 🛤 🚂

We are tired and a bit sore but we are so THANKFUL to everyone who came out and celebrated the Railroad Days with us yesterday. We'll be posting some more videos when we get more time so stay tuned.

Missed the event? You can still catch a regular season ride on Saturdays through the month of October.

09/19/2026

Things are starting to wind down at the Belton Railroad Days but theres still another hour left for the $5 train rides! Come grab a bite to eat at the food trucks, let the kids jump in the bounce house, and take a stroll down our Main Street!

09/19/2026

Address

502 E Walnut Street
Belton, MO
64012

Opening Hours

Saturday 11am - 12pm
2pm - 3pm
Sunday 2pm - 3pm

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