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Big South Fork Scenic Railway

The Big South Fork Scenic Railway
The Big South Fork Scenic Railway

Located within the picturesque hills of southern kentucky is the Big South Fork Scenic Railway. Travel back in time to an area where coal was king and logging was a major industry for Kentucky. Ride on a train and enjoy the scenery of the Big South Fork National River, deep gorges and steep cliffs. Make sure you visit the McCreary Co. museum and visit the historic town of stearns.

Telephone: (606) 376-5330 / (800) 462-5664
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 368 199 Henderson St.
Stearns, KY 42647
E-mail: info@bsfsry.com
Website: www.bsfsry.com

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Hours:
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Directions:
I-75 south to exit 62 (Renfro Valley), take Route 461 south to route 80 intersect. Take route 80 west approximately 6 miles and turn left onto route 914 (Somerset ByPass) and follow it until it ends at US27. Turn left onto US27 and follow it south for 30 miles until you get to the traffic light at the intersection of route 92 west. Turn right onto route 92, travel 1 mile, cross the bridge over the Norfolk Southern and K & T Railroads and the Stearns historic district and depot will be on your right.


The sign of the Big South Fork Scenic Railway
The sign of the Big South Fork Scenic Railway
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