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Big South Fork Scenic Railway “Polar Express” Train Ride – Big South Fork Scenic Railway, 66 Henderson St. Stearns, KY, Mon-Fri 6pm & 8pm; Sat 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm and Sun 3pm, 5pm & 7pm. Climb aboard as we depart our Stearns Depot for the North Pole to pick up Santa Claus. Upon departure, you’ll […]
The K&T Special, our signature excursion, is a gorgeous three-hour scenic train ride from Stearns, Kentucky to the National Park Service's wonderfully restored Blue Heron Mining Community. In 2017 e'll also offer a variety of special event trains during the year, such as the Moon-shine Limited and South Fork Santa Express.
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Tucked away in the mountains, The Big South Fork Scenic Railway begins its journey in the National Historic District of Stearns and follows 5 miles of vintage track of the Kentucky & Tennessee Railway following mountain streams and scenic beauty into the gorge of the Big South Fork, just like those trains from long ago.
Welcome to the online home of Big South Fork Scenic Railway, in beautiful Stearns, Kentucky! We operate on seven miles of historic trackage once owned by the famed K&T Railway. Enjoy wide open vistas, roaring rivers, and the history and charm of Appalachia, as we transport you back in time to Blue Heron Mining Community.
Explore the Big South Fork area in a way you've never done before on Big South Fork Scenic Railway. Departing from the Stearns Depot in Stearns, KY, the train travels through 16 miles of Big South Fork's breathtaking and historic scenery.
The K&T Special, our signature excursion, is a gorgeous three-hour scenic train ride from Stearns, Kentucky to the National Park Service's wonderfully restored Blue Heron Mining Community. In 2017 e'll also offer a variety of special event trains during the year, such as the Moon-shine Limited and South Fork Santa Express.
