Big South Fork Scenic Railway
36°41′55″N 84°28′35″W / 36.69861°N 84.47639°WCoordinates: 36°41′55″N 84°28′35″W / 36.69861°N 84.47639°W
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Locale | McCreary County, Kentucky, US |
| Transit type | Heritage railway |
| Number of stations | 2 |
| Headquarters | Stearns, Kentucky |
| Website | bsfsry.com |
| Technical | |
| System length | 16.0 mi (25.7 km) |
| Track gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) (standard gauge) |
The Big South Fork Scenic Railway is a heritage railroad in Stearns, Kentucky.
The route runs for 16 miles (26 km) through lush countryside in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. There is a stop in the historic coal mining town of Blue Heron, Kentucky which can be toured. There is also a gift shop and snack bar with picnic shelter as well as hiking trails in Blue Heron.[1]
The railroad is restoring a large 0-6-0 steam locomotive from the Union railroad built by ALCO in 1944 and uses diesel locomotives for its excursion trains.[2]
The adjacent McCreary County Museum (admission included in train ticket) demonstrates life in Kentucky's coal company towns during the first half of the 20th century.
See also
References
- ↑ You Need To Know Big South Fork Scenic Railway. Retrieved 2013-07-30
- ↑ K&T No. 14 Big South Fork Scenic Railway. Retrieved 2013-07-30
