It’s no secret we love train rides around here and a trip on the Big South Fork Scenic Railway is one of the best in Kentucky. We’ve featured many of their excursions previously and since they’ve recently added a new trip, we knew Kentuckians would be eager to hear about it. This new train ride in Kentucky, the Fall Colors Express, begins in October and takes you through the gorgeous fall foliage of our state. But it will also now stop at the Barthell Coal Camp, making this a unique and historic outing in Kentucky this fall.
Hopefully by now you’ve heard of Kentucky’s Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. It’s an area of our state that also extends into Tennessee and while its name may be long and hard to remember, a trip here is always unforgettable.
Facebook/Big South Fork Scenic Railway As one of the most beautiful areas to explore in our state, there is so much to do here. And one of the favorite activities is a train ride with the Big South Fork Scenic Railway.
The Railway offers train rides in Kentucky throughout the year, but we happen to think fall is the best season to experience one.
Facebook/Big South Fork Scenic Railway A train ride through Big South Fork isn’t a new excursion, but they now offer the Fall Colors Express, which is new to the scenic line up of events. It also now includes a stop at a historic coal mine, which you can tour.
The scenery on any of the train rides with this railroad is breathtaking, but it’s especially vibrant in the fall.
Facebook/Big South Fork Scenic Railway As Kentucky’s only mountain train, the colorful leaves, rocky hillsides, and rushing creeks all make this a one-of-a-kind experience. Fall colors are expected to peak in late October or even early November this year, but any ride through the month of October should be filled with fall foliage.
This 3-hour train ride in Kentucky takes you through the scenic area, but also now stops at Barthell Coal Camp.
Facebook/Big South Fork Scenic Railway This mine and camp has been open to the public for tours, but the train was unable to stop here recently, until now!
Step back in time as you step off the train and onto this historic site.
Google/Randy Brown The mine and camp have been incredibly restored and show what life was like in the early 1900s. You can add a guided tour to your train ride excursion for a small extra fee, and it’s definitely worth it.
On the tour, you’ll learn about the history of this mine and even get to step a little ways inside.
Google/Gillian Morris If you can’t make one of the Fall Colors train rides, the railway is also offering an excursion called Journey to the Past. You can learn more about this train ride here.
If you’d like to learn more about the coal mine before your visit, you can read all about it on its website here.
Facebook/Big South Fork Scenic Railway And go ahead and check your calendar now to see if you can plan on hopping aboard the Fall Colors Express. Any ride with the Big South Fork Scenic Railway is memorable, but this particular seasonal ride is bound to be special.
Are you ready to hop aboard this new excursion with the Big South Fork Scenic Railway? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
Facebook/Big South Fork Scenic Railway
As one of the most beautiful areas to explore in our state, there is so much to do here. And one of the favorite activities is a train ride with the Big South Fork Scenic Railway.
A train ride through Big South Fork isn’t a new excursion, but they now offer the Fall Colors Express, which is new to the scenic line up of events. It also now includes a stop at a historic coal mine, which you can tour.
As Kentucky’s only mountain train, the colorful leaves, rocky hillsides, and rushing creeks all make this a one-of-a-kind experience. Fall colors are expected to peak in late October or even early November this year, but any ride through the month of October should be filled with fall foliage.
This mine and camp has been open to the public for tours, but the train was unable to stop here recently, until now!
Google/Randy Brown
The mine and camp have been incredibly restored and show what life was like in the early 1900s. You can add a guided tour to your train ride excursion for a small extra fee, and it’s definitely worth it.
Google/Gillian Morris
If you can’t make one of the Fall Colors train rides, the railway is also offering an excursion called Journey to the Past. You can learn more about this train ride here.
And go ahead and check your calendar now to see if you can plan on hopping aboard the Fall Colors Express. Any ride with the Big South Fork Scenic Railway is memorable, but this particular seasonal ride is bound to be special.
For more information on the Fall Colors Express and to purchase tickets, visit here. This particular ride takes place throughout October, but don’t forget they also offer other excursions throughout September and other months.
Address: 66 Henderson Street, Stearns, KY 42647
And for more of the best fall train rides in Kentucky, check out our previous article here.
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