Big South Fork Scenic Railway is located 35 miles from Laurel Fork Rustic Retreat.

Take a train ride through the scenic mountains of Southern Kentucky and stop at the historic Blue Heron Mining Camp. The Big South Fork Scenic Railway takes a 14-mile trip down to Blue Heron, the largest interpretive collection of historic coal mining in America. The train descends 600 feet into the Big South Fork Gorge. The Big South Fork Scenic Railway is an exciting trip for all ages.

For more information, please contact Big South Fork Scenic Railway directly at 1-800-462-5664.

 

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