Carthage Knightstown Shirley Railroad - Knightstown, IN
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DnRseekers
N 39° 47.896 W 085° 31.758
16S E 625910 N 4406400
A nice run down what is now a private spur of track from Knoghtstown to Carthage Indiana
Waymark Code: WMF0QW
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 08/03/2012
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Once part of "the Big Four" this is all that remains of the rail lines that once served the area. All are gone now but this little run from Knightstown to Carthage that was saved by the local group that runs the train.
At the end of the run in Carthage you can get an ice cream on the hot days and stretch your legs while you check out the equipment kept there.
Engine Type: Diesel
Gauge of Railway: Standard Gage
Approximate Adult Fare: 8.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 6.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: aprox. 5 miles
Dates of Operation: From: 01/01/2012 To: 12/31/2012
Frequency of departures: 11a Friday, Sat/Sun 1p & 3P
Key Attractions:
CKS is a small line that offers you a chance to get up close to the equipment and talk to the operators one on one. It is not usually busy at all and you may well be one of just a few or maybe the only passengers so the personal touch is exceptional
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: no
Railroad Website: Not listed
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