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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.
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.
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.
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.
10 paź 2024 · The scenic railway offers several types of excursions throughout the year. The Summer Run is the most frequent – a two-hour roundtrip adventure from the depot in Stearns to the Blue Heron Mining Camp.
The Big South Fork Scenic Railway is a heritage railroad in Stearns, Kentucky. The route runs for 16 miles (26 km) through lush countryside in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. There is a stop in the historic coal mining town of Blue Heron, Kentucky which can be toured.
Departing from the Stearns Depot in Stearns, KY, the train travels through 16 miles of Big South Fork's breathtaking and historic scenery. Explore the Big South Fork area in a way you've never done before on Big South Fork Scenic Railway.
