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The K&T Special – Ride the 16 mile round trip upon the 100 year old, Kentucky & Tennessee Railway. Known as the “Route of the Painted Rocks,” and today preserved by the Daniel Boone National Forest and Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, this ride is full of spectacular vistas, lush vegetation and free flowing mountain streams as it descends 600 feet into the river gorge. The Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and remnants from the communities that once lined the railway now serve as reminders of days gone by.
This trip includes a new section of track through the mining camp of Worley. Worley was the largest mining community along the K&T. Today, a few foundations are all that remain. The National Park Service has installed interpretive panels that can be viewed from the train. The train makes a stop at Blue Heron Coal Mining Camp, a NPS outdoor interpretive site. Blue Heron was built by the Stearns Coal & Lumber Company in 1937 and operated until 1962. The coal camp contains “ghost structures.” Each ghost structure has visual and oral history exhibits. Visitors to Blue Heron can walk into the face on the mine entrance as well as cross over the river on the coal tipple bridge.
Your ticket aboard the K&T Special also includes visitation to the McCreary County Museum. The Museum is located in the Stearns Historic District, just within walking distance of the Depot.
2008 SCHEDULE-
Eastern Time Zone
Trains for April 3, 4, & 5 are cancelled.
Opening Day will be Thursday, April 10, 2008.
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April 2008 -
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Departure Time
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Approx. Round Trip Time
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Thursday and Friday
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11:00 am
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3 ½ hours
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Saturday
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11:00 am
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3 hours
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2:30 pm
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3 hours
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May Through September 2008 -
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Departure Time
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Approx. Round Trip Time
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Wednesday through Friday
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11:00 am
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3 ½ hours
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Saturday
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11:00 am
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3 hours
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2:30 pm
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3 hours
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Sunday
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2:30 pm
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3 hours
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Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekends 2008 -
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Departure Time
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Approx. Round Trip Time
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Saturday and Sunday
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11:00 am
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3 hours
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2:30 pm
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3 hours
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Monday
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11:00 am
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3 hours
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October 2008 -
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Departure Time
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Approx. Round Trip Time
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Tuesday through Friday
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11:00 am
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3 ½ hours
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Saturday
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11:00 am
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3 hours
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2:30 pm
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3 hours
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Sunday
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2:30 pm
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3 hours
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November 1-8, 2008 -
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Departure Time
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Approx. Round Trip Time
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Thursday and Friday
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11:00 am
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3 ½ hours
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Saturday
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11:00 am
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3 hours
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2:30 pm
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3 hours
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TICKET FARES-
Regular Admission-
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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.
RESERVATIONS-
Individual reservations are accepted at the regular admission rate through 3 p.m. prior to date of departure. Payment is due in full upon making reservations. Visa or MasterCard is accepted.
Reservations are accepted for groups of 10 or more at the regular 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.
Group admission discounts for groups of 25 or more available with advance reservations. Call for current rates. Phone 800-462-5664.
Unscheduled Departures - The Big South Fork Scenic Railway also offers unscheduled departures. Call for availability and rates.
EXTRAS -
Special Fare Days -
- Mother’s Day – May 11th; Moms ride for half of Adult Fare.
- Father’s Day – June 15th; Dads ride for half of Adult Fare.
- Grandparents Day – September 7th; Grandma and/or Grandpa ride for half of Adult Fare.
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Cab Rides
Ride in the Cab of our diesel-electric locomotive with Big South Fork Engineer. Limited to two people. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Cab Ride Fares are $35.00 per person. Advance reservations are recommended.
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Caboose Seats and 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 that special occasion or birthday party. Limited to 12 people. Advance reservations are required for caboose rentals. Caboose rental fee is $240.00 per trip. On days the Caboose is not reserved for rental, individuals may purchase a caboose seat for $25.00 per Adult, and $15 per Child. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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BSFSR Saturday Pass
Hikers, 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. 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 $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.
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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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