1880 Train - Hill City, SD
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N 43° 55.948 W 103° 34.410
13T E 614498 N 4865360
A two-hour, relaxing 20-mile roundtrip ride between Hill City and Keystone through the Black Hills of South Dakota on a vintage steam train.
Waymark Code: WMRWMA
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2016
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Trains follow the original route of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad laid down in the late 1880s to service the mines and mills between Hill City and Keystone. The Black Hills Central Railroad is the oldest continuously operating tour railroad in the nation and operates three steam and two diesel engines throughout the season. One of the steam engines is close to 100 years old.
Engine Type: Electric
Gauge of Railway: Standard Gage
Approximate Adult Fare: 28.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 12.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 20-mile roundtrip
Dates of Operation: From: 05/08/2016 To: 12/23/2016
Frequency of departures: One train every 2.5 to 3 hours
Key Attractions:
vistas of Harney Peak and mining encampments
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: no
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train. Possible photos include the entertainment on board the train, the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the many railway related items that can be found in locations like this.