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My family and I like to take road trips that are within a six-hour drive of our home. Kentucky is one of the states that qualifies in that range.
It’s just long enough to get away, but not so long that it’s torture to be on the road.
In that spirit, we decided to take a road trip to Bardstown, Kentucky, home to the My Old Kentucky Dinner Train.
I’ve been a train buff since I was a child. I remember asking my mom for a train for Christmas when I was in elementary school, and she firmly told me that trains were for boys.
I still remember the disappointment.
I still love trains.
So, pulling into the parking lot, I shrieked with delight, causing my husband and younger daughter to question my sanity.
After obtaining our vintage-looking tickets at the station, we boarded train car 777.
Kentucky Dinner Train Culinary Delights
Immediately, I was transported to the 1950s, the era when the train was made.
The décor, the music, the “feel” of the car were all in line with history.
Taking our seats, we enjoyed a delectable meal prepared by the Dinner Train’s chefs.
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I chose the famous Kentucky Hot Brown, while my husband opted for the healthier chicken and coucous.
The desserts were the highlight of the meal, as is usually the case for me!
I had a chocolate spoon cake, and my husband had the lemon tart with whipped cream.
Mine was SO rich I couldn’t eat half of it.
Pity – it was really good.
Kentucky Dinner Train Journey
Meanwhile, the train was moving slowly down an 18-mile stretch of track, moving from the station past Jesse James’ safe house, to a historic trestle, and the Jim Beam Distillery in Clermont.
(Jesse James safe house)
Once in Clermont, the engines unhooked and slid onto an adjoining track, to move toward the opposite end of the train for the return trip.
Platforms on either end of the car were always open.
(Taken from rear platform)
We enjoyed the wind in our hair and the view from outside the train as we wound through the Kentucky countryside.
(Taken from the rear platform)
The trip lasted 2 ½ hours, but I could’ve taken a much longer journey.
Next stop: Amtrak. I’ll keep you posted on that!
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