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Big South Fork Scenic Railway

Scenic railway in Stearns, Kentucky.

Stearns, Kentucky

Scenic railwayOperating

SeasonRegular season April through October, plus Polar Express at Christmas

A three-hour round trip from Stearns, Kentucky, down to the Blue Heron Mining Community on the historic Kentucky & Tennessee line — April through October, plus a Polar Express at Christmas.

Visitor information

Ride durationNot published by the operator
Published faresNot published by the operator
AccessibilityNot published by the operator
ParkingNot published by the operator
Typical seasonRegular season April through October, plus Polar Express at Christmas
Book earlyNot flagged
Official siteOfficial site ↗

✓ Last verified: November 2026

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