IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Join us for our round-trip adventure on the historic Kentucky & Tennessee Railway line. The trip will take you on a picturesque 45-minute trip to Blue Heron, where you will spend 1.5 hours exploring the beautiful and historic scenery, with a 45-minute trip back to the depot, including a narration and history of the area (3 hours total).
Our Rates
Local Rate
$18.00
Adult
$28.00
Child
$18.00
Senior
$25.00
Veteran / Active Duty
FREE
Military Family Members
$18.00
Veteran / Active Duty Must be Present
Group Rate
$18.00
Per Person With a Group of 20+
School Group
$15.00
Standard Schedule
MAY - OCTOBER 13TH
Wednesday – Sunday
October 15th - november 3rd
Tuesday – Sunday
Times
weekdays
11:00 am
saturday
11:00 am
2:30 pm
Sunday
2:00 pm
Coal Miner's Lunch
Here at Big South Fork Scenic Railway, we’ve got a heaping helping of southern hospitality just waiting for you- The Coal Miner’s Lunch! For just $15, you get a handmade half ham, half turkey sandwich, chips, a moon pie, and a drink of your choice! The lunches have to be pre-purchased; there are no walk-up lunch sales.
Make sure you ask about lunch when you order your tickets!
Lodging
The Big South Fork Scenic Railway does not currently offer lodging accommodations. However, there are many great places to stay nearby—from cozy cabins to charming bed-and-breakfasts. To find the best options, we recommend visiting McCreary County Tourism, your go-to resource for local lodging and travel information.
Our Train Cars
Car 1
Car 2
Car 3
Car 4
First Class
Important Reminders
All departures are according to Eastern Time Zone.
We are providing enhanced sanitization and cleaning to each train car and depot.
Small lunch size coolers allowed on the train for regular trips.
The train is handicap accessible. If you need extra assistance, we are happy to help with advance notice.
Pets on leash are allowed. (Regular trips only.)
Trains operate rain or shine, so please dress accordingly for the weather.
VISA and MasterCard are accepted.
We are sorry, but no personal checks are accepted.
Picnic tables are available at the Stearns Depot as well as at the Blue Heron Mining Community.
Restrooms are available on the train. For a less bumpy restroom experience, consider using our facilities at the Stearns Depot.
Concessions: Guests can enjoy a meal by pre-ordering our popular Coal Miner's Lunch—please note, walk-up lunch sales are not available. You're also welcome to bring your own food