- Big South Fork Scenic Railway
The Big South Fork Scenic Railway is a heritage railroad in
Stearns, Kentucky .The route runs for 16 miles through lush countryside in the
Appalachian Mountains . Live music usually precedes train departures. The terminus is the Big South Fork River and Recreation Area. This park contains a gift shop and snack bar with picnic shelter as well as hiking trails..The railroad is presently restoring a large 1944-era
steam locomotive and uses diesel locomotives for its excursion trains.The adjacent
McCreary County Museum (admission included in train ticket) demonstrates life in Kentucky's coal company towns.ee also
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List of heritage railroads in the United States External links
* [http://www.bsfsry.com/ Railroad's website]
* [http://www.railserve.com/jump/jump.cgi?ID=3730]
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