Last year, we listed Kehde’s among our best bbq restaurants in Missouri. However, that’s not the only thing drawing in guests from all over the state.
nycscout/flickr In the mid 1800s, Sedalia used to be a major railhead during the Texas Cattle Drive of 1866.
RuralMOmag/YouTube For half a century, the town prospered on the economy brought in from the railhead. Stockyards, a hospital and a roundhouse were just a few businesses that created job opportunities for locals.
RuralMOmag/YouTube The Missouri-Kansas Texas Railroad came to an end in 1988, after merging with the Missouri Pacific Railroad and becoming a part of the Union Pacific Railroad. Today, the only thing running on its tracks are joggers, hikers and cyclists. As part of the rails-to-trails program, the old train line was turned into the “Katy Trail”.
Vicky J./Yelp But traces of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad line aren’t completely lost in Sedalia. To preserve some of Sedalia’s history, Kehde’s owners repurposed an old train car into a bustling full-service restaurant.
FoodGuy_./Yelp They’re noted for their barbecue, so I definitely recommend trying out their slab of ribs.
Deana J/flickr After you indulge in some barbecue or a loaded baked potato, dive into one of their homemade pies.
To learn a bit more about Kehde’s Barbecue, check out the video below. However, you won’t get the full experience until you dine there in person.
nycscout/flickr
In the mid 1800s, Sedalia used to be a major railhead during the Texas Cattle Drive of 1866.
RuralMOmag/YouTube
For half a century, the town prospered on the economy brought in from the railhead. Stockyards, a hospital and a roundhouse were just a few businesses that created job opportunities for locals.
The Missouri-Kansas Texas Railroad came to an end in 1988, after merging with the Missouri Pacific Railroad and becoming a part of the Union Pacific Railroad. Today, the only thing running on its tracks are joggers, hikers and cyclists. As part of the rails-to-trails program, the old train line was turned into the “Katy Trail”.
Vicky J./Yelp
But traces of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad line aren’t completely lost in Sedalia. To preserve some of Sedalia’s history, Kehde’s owners repurposed an old train car into a bustling full-service restaurant.
FoodGuy_./Yelp
They’re noted for their barbecue, so I definitely recommend trying out their slab of ribs.
Deana J/flickr
After you indulge in some barbecue or a loaded baked potato, dive into one of their homemade pies.
Train dining is a fun and unique experience, especially when you’re dining in a train car that was running before you were born. Have a quirky spot you like to dine at? Let us know!
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