1880’s Train – Hill City, South Dakota
Take a ride on the train though the hills of the area and experience what it was like for the settlers so many years ago.
Located near Mt. Rushmore National Monument and Crazy Horse Memorial, the locomotive offers a western experience like no other. Feel the power. Hear the bellow of the engine and the whine of the whistle as it winds it’s way through the scenic hills between Hill City and Keystone… and back again. Train trip takes approximately 2 hours.
The 1928 Baldwin 2-6-6-2 T Mallet was purchased for the railroad and refurbished to make it a running train. This train has had quite a life. The engine was built originally for the Weyhauser Lumber Company in Washington State. It was then sold to Rayonier Lumber Company, then to the Heber Valley Railroad, then finally to the state of Nevada. This engine was purchased because it has 37,500 lbs. of tractive effort. Our the other engines have 23,000 lbs.
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The train runs between Keystone and Hill City. It has a few one way trips but most of them are round trip. The schedule of the trainrides runs from May through October.
2008 Rates Inclusive
Round Trip One Way
Adult $21.00 Adult $17.00
Child 4-12
$12.00
Child 4-14
$10.00
3 & Under FREE
Group Rates
(20 or more paying guests)
Round Trip One Way
Adult $19.00 Adult $16.00
Child $11.00 Child $9.00
These prices include sales tax
and reflect the total ticket cost.
Train trip takes
approximately two hours.
You must be at the ticket office where you depart (Hill City or Keystone) 45 minutes prior to your departure time. You will purchase your tickets at that time.
Cancellations and No Shows will be charged a cancellation fee of $10.00 per person. NO LIVE ANIMALS ON TRAIN EXCEPT FOR SERVICE DOGS. We do not accept Web Reservations less than 24 hours from date of departure.
Phone: (605) 574-2222
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Is the train wheelchair accessible?
I have sent an inquiry to them and will post the answer.