Transit type Heritage railway Headquarters Stearns, Kentucky System length 16.0 mi (25.7 km) | Number of stations 2 Website bsfsry.com Phone +1 800-462-5664 | |
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Locale McCreary County, Kentucky, US Address 66 Henderson St, Stearns, KY 42647, USA Hours Closed today WednesdayClosedThursday9AM–4PMFriday9AM–4PMSaturday9AM–4PMSundayClosedMondayClosedTuesdayClosed Similar Big South Fork National, Cumberla Falls State Resort Pa, Daniel Boone National, Mc Creary County Museum, Big South Fork Motor Lodge | ||
Big south fork scenic railway stearns and barthell kentucky
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- Big south fork scenic railway stearns and barthell kentucky
- Big south fork scenic railway k t stearns ky ride 2 camera coverage
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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. There is also a gift shop and snack bar with picnic shelter as well as hiking trails in Blue Heron.
The railroad is restoring a large 0-6-0 steam locomotive from the Union railroad built by ALCO in 1944 and uses diesel locomotives for its excursion trains.
The adjacent McCreary County Museum (admission included in train ticket) demonstrates life in Kentucky's coal company towns during the first half of the 20th century.
Big south fork scenic railway k t stearns ky ride 2 camera coverage
References
Big South Fork Scenic Railway Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA