Big South Fork Scenic Railway

Ride in the Cab of our diesel-electric locomotive with Big South Fork Engineer. Limited to two people per trip. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Advance reservations are recommended. Cab Ride Fares are $35.00 per person.

Experience a piece of railroading history. The caboose served a number of functions throughout the years and now is a part of the railroad industry past. Perfect for birthdays or small groups. Limited to 12 people per trip. Advance reservations are required for caboose rentals. Caboose rental fee is $240.00 per trip. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Hiker, nature lovers and history buffs, we’ve got the ticket for you… Purchase a ticket on the Saturday morning train to Blue Heron and return on the afternoon trip to Stearns. This will give you all the extra time needed to hike a trail, watch birds and wild life, or visit the 13 “ghost structures,” mine entrance and coal tipple at Blue Heron Coal Mining Camp. Cost is $25.00 for Adults, and $15.00 for Children and includes lunch. The Saturday Pass is available April through September and excludes Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Advance reservations are recommended.

You have never experienced nature like this – Solitude, Inspiration, History, and Adventure!!! The Daniel Boone National Forest and Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area combined with a relaxing train ride and canoeing the waters of the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River are sure to please folks of all ages. Bring a camera, sunscreen, and sun glasses. Wear swim wear or shorts, and river sandals. Package price includes transportation to Depot, visitation to local history museum, 12 mile train ride, self guided tour of Blue Heron Coal Mining Camp, Coal Miner’s Lunch, canoeing safety information, life jackets, canoe, paddles, and 5 miles of river front scenery. Fares are $50.00 per person. Package available Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, mid-June through the end of August. Advance reservations are required. Reservations can be made with Big South Fork Scenic Railway or Sheltowee Trace Outfitters.

• Mother’s Day – May 10th; Moms ride for half of Adult Fare.
• Father’s Day – June 21st; Dads ride for half of Adult Fare.
• Grandparents Day – September 13th; Grandma and/or Grandpa ride for half of Adult Fare.

October 2009 -

The last three Friday and Saturday nights in October (16, 17, 23, 24, 30, & 31) at 7:30 pm. This haunted train is for the big kids, to creep on board for some thrills and shrills with scenes along the track and a ghost story with a special twist. This train is not recommended for very small children. Round trip time is approximately 2 hours.

Ticket Fares: Adults $10.00 and Children ages 3-12 are $5.00.

The last Friday and Saturday nights in October (30 & 31) at 6:00 pm. For the little tots, dress up and crawl on board to enjoy some fun Halloween music and stories. Upon return each child receives a trick or treat bag to take part in treating with the merchants of Historic Stearns. Round trip time is approximately 1 hour.

Ticket Fares: Adults $10.00 and Children ages 3-12 are $5.00.

Individual reservations are accepted through 3 p.m. prior to date of departure. Payment is due in full upon making reservations. Visa or MasterCard is accepted. All ticket sales are final. There are no cancellations accepted for individual reservations.

Reservations are accepted for groups of 10 or more at the special event admission rate. Standard reservation policies apply – 50% deposit two weeks prior, final count due three days prior to date of reservation, and balance due day of reservation. Cancellations within 5 days prior to date of reservation are subject to loss of deposit.

Unclaimed reservations will be released 10 minutes before the scheduled departure. Sorry, no pets are allowed and no additional discounts apply to any Big South Fork Scenic Railway Special Event.