Ridin' the Rails: Home of The Dinner Train Theater
Welcome to Seminole Gulf Railway,
home of The Dinner Train Theater in Fort
Myers, Florida. For over nine years, The
Dinner Train Theater has entertained
Southwest Florida with its renowned
Murder Mysteries and has served over
120,000 dining patrons aboard its four
1930's - 1940's vintage rail cars.
Journey
on the historical rail line once traveled by the Edisons, Colliers, and Vanderbilts. Enjoy the
nostalgia of vintage passenger cars while riding aboard Seminole Gulf's Scenic Daytimers.
A snack bar and narration are provided for your enjoyment. Trains leave for your round
trip journey from the Colonial Station. The next time a train whistle blows, the crossing
gates go down and the train goes rambling by, give a wave to the crew and passengers
of the Seminole Gulf Railway!
Happy Railroadin' Partners.....have fun and enjoy!!! No better way to enjoy wildlife....nature....and just down right relaxin'!
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DILL POTATO SALAD:
Serves 4-6
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 green onions, chopped, including tops
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing:
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, whipped
Boil potatoes in salted water. Cool; sprinkle with salt and pepper and
set aside.
Dressing: Combine sugar, mustard, salt, and flour. In a small
saucepan, heat vinegar with butter until butter melts; slowly add to
flour mixture. Blend until very smooth. Add garlic.
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