Big South Fork Scenic Railway

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.

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 $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.

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.

• 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.

October 2010 -

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.

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.

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.