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Ride the Kentucky & Tennessee Railway on a 16 mile round trip into the
Daniel Boone National Forest and Big South Fork National River &
Recreation Area. This trip is full of spectacular scenic vistas, lush
vegetation and mountain streams as it descends 600 feet into the gorge
before stopping at Blue Heron Coal Mining Camp, a NPS outdoor interpretive
site. Your ticket also includes admission to the McCreary County Museum
in Stearns.
The K&T Special departs April through October. Round trip times vary
between 3 to 3 1/2 hours in length. All trains depart on Eastern Time
and run rain or shine.
2010 SCHEDULE - April - October
Eastern Time Zone
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April 2010 -
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Thursday and Friday
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11:00 am
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Saturday
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11:00 am
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2:30 pm
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May Through September 2010 -
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Wednesday through Friday
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11:00 am
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Saturday
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11:00 am
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2:30 pm
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Sunday
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12:30 pm
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Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekends -
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Saturday and Sunday
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11:00 am
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2:30 pm
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Monday
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11:00 am
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October 2010 -
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Tuesday through Friday
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11:00 am
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11:00 am
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2:30 pm
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Sunday
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12:30 pm
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Halloween Trains (click here for more information)
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TICKET FARES-
K&T Special-
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Adults
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$18.00
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Seniors (60+)
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$16.50
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Child (age 3-12)
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$ 9.00
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All Tickets sales are final. Ticket office opens approximately 1 ½ hours prior to each departure.
FOOD OPTIONS-
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New for 2010 - Add a "Coal Miner's Lunch" to your ticket for $10.00.
This meal is packed in a souvenir bandana and includes half turkey and half ham sandwich, slaw, apple sauce, dessert and drink
to enjoy during the layover at Blue Heron. Offer good for advance reservations only.
Group lunch options and/or discounts for groups of 25 or more available with advance reservations. Call for current rates.
Phone 800-462-5664
The Coal Bucket Concession at Blue Heron Mining Camp is also available for individual food purchase for those who do not
wish to purchase an advance lunch option.
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Cab Rides
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.
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Caboose Rentals
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.
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BSFSR Saturday Pass
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 $30.00 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.
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Rivers & Rails Package
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 $55.00 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.
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2010 Special Fare Days and Activities -
- Story Time at the Depot - TBA; Sponsored by McCreary Co. Public Library.
- Blue Heron Spring Hike - April 24th; Co-sponsored by McCreary Co. Hiker's Club.
- Mother’s Day – May 9th; Moms ride for half of "K&T Special" Adult Fare.
- K&T Railfan Day - May 15th.
- Father’s Day – June 20th; Dads ride for half of "K&T Special" Adult Fare.
- Stearns Homecoming Celebration - July 3rd.
- "Race to the Rhine" WWII Re-enactment - July 10th.
- Grandparents Day – September 12th; Grandma and/or Grandpa ride for half of "K&T Special" Adult Fare.
- Veteran's Day - November 11th; Any veteran or active military ride for half of Run to the Gorge Adult Fare.
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Big South Fork Scenic Railway -
Halloween Trains
October 2010 -
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Haunted Hollow Express
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The last three Friday and Saturday nights in October
(15, 16, 22, 23, 29, & 30) 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.
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Trick or Treat Train for Tots
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Departs on Saturday, October 23rd at 6:00 pm. The tots can enjoy this fun Halloween
Train at dusk. Children's stories and lively music put everyone in the mood before arriving
back at the Depot to go trick or treating with the Merchants in Stearns. Round trip time is
approximately 1 hour.
Ticket Fares: Adults $10.00 and Children ages 3-12 are $5.00.
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Reservations-
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.
All Halloween trains depart on Eastern Time and run rain or shine. Please dress accordingly
for the weather.
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Notice: The Big South Fork Scenic Railway reserves the right to make changes to schedules, fares, and equipment without prior notice.
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