Long ago, the railway played a significant role across the United States, including in Missouri. Today, however, the sound of train wheels hitting the tracks has given way to the echo of car horns and buzzing engines. We can still enjoy the glory days of the railroad, however, when we visit such destinations as this charming BBQ restaurant in Missouri that once served as a railroad station.

Discover a piece of Missouri history when you dine at Wabash BBQ, in Excelsior Springs, a former train station that originally opened in 1927.

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The restaurant, which opened in 1997, still maintains much of the train station’s former charm. Combine that historical charm with scrumptious barbecue, and you’re in for a delightful dining experience.

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Pull up a chair, in what once served as the passenger waiting area, as you peruse the generous menu of popular barbecue dishes.

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Kick off your meal with a finger-looking good appetizer. How do the fried pickles, fried sweet potatoes, or chicken wings sound?

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If you’re in the mood for ribs, try one the baby back, spare, short-end, or long-end ribs.

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The menu also boasts such popular dishes as BBQ chicken, sliced brisket, and burnt ends. Pair your entree with such authentic sides as…

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Potato salad, coleslaw, or BBQ beans. Wabash BBQ also features a Little Passengers menu for the kiddos.

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Wabash BBQ serves its famous barbecue Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Click here for the official website of Wabash BBQ. Or, go here for Facebook.

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What’s your favorite BBQ restaurant in Missouri? Let us know in the comments! Did you know there’s another restaurant in Missouri that also sits in a former train station? Plan a visit to The Depot Cafe in Fredericktown for another charming experience.

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Address: 646 Kansas City Ave S, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024, USA