As officials gear up to celebrate the opening of the new Gage Park mini-train, Topekans have entered an online drawing to claim their spot on the locomotive’s inaugural run.

The Gage Park mini train will be replaced by an electric model by 2023. The new model should see lower operating costs; funded by ARPA dollars.

More: New Gage Park electric mini train at full charge, will replace current diesel-fueled version in 2023 County officials met on-site with the lowest bidder.