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1880 Train/ Black Hills Central Railroad

103 Winter St., Keystone, SD
605-574-2222
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1880 train
town
around back of the mountain
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Ranked #5 of 8 attractions in Keystone
3.5 of 5 stars 87 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
Owner description: All aboard for a historic train ride through the Black Hills of South Dakota! Experience the unique charm of the Black Hills by traveling on a 100...... more » Owner description: All aboard for a historic train ride through the Black Hills of South Dakota! Experience the unique charm of the Black Hills by traveling on a 100 year old route through hidden meadows and gulches. Passengers often see wildlife such as White Tail Deer, Mule Deer, and wild Turkey.Passengers ride in the comfort of restored train cars and enjoy a leisurely pace along this 20-mile, round trip, train route. During the ride, a narration including the history of the train and the area is given.Step back in time and see what it was like to travel the countryside onboad a train! « less
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La Crosse, Wisconsin
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Could really be improved”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a cool train, and the scenery was nice (not Silverton, Colorado though - as I agree with another reviewer) but the history here is what could be capitalized on and it wasn't. The PA system was not working very well - we could only hear a word here and there of what the woman on the speaker system... More

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kc
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Scenic & educational”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Enjoyed the views from Hill City to Keystone. We saw deer and woodchucks! Railcar was quite comfortable but it was difficult to hear some narration over the trains whistle and noise. A good way to spend a couple of hours. More

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Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Nice ride and great scenery”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Although a little expensive this is a fun ride. The train runs between Keystone, SD and Hill City, SD and has great scenery More

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Montrose, Colorado
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Leisurely train ride”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We enjoyed our train ride, BUT, we were expecting more. In Silverton, Colorado (we live nearby), we have a train ride which will knock you back on your heels! The scenery in South Dakota cannot be made different, but unfortunately we expected more. On the more positive side, the conductor was very friendly and we enjoyed his humor & knowledge... More

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Hill City , SD
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Choo Choo Choo Choo”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Oh what a ride on the train can do. We went on the Holiday Express - took the whole family - loved it! It's not a thrill ride....more of a liesurely joy ride. More

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Gillette, Wyoming, United States
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Wine train!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This year we did the 1880 wine train! it was one of the funnest things i've done in keystone and can't wait to go again! More

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Succasunna, New Jersey
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84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“ok train ride”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

It was nice but not great,We thought we would see more mountain area and really wasn't anything .they stopped in another town where you had a half hour to get a cup of coffee and get back on the train to leave for Keystone again the town of Keystone was nice with of course shopping and the views where nice,pleanty... More

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Sundance, Wyoming
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Fun, relaxing step back into history”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We have taken this trip several times and each time it has been fun and relaxing. This is a great attraction when you are traveling with children and older adults. The train is clean and comfortable. The scenery is delightful. You can sit and relax and have your worries and your achy feet melt away. More

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Regina, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Breath Taking!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This two hour amazing train ride through the black hills was as amazing as Mt. Rushmore. On this ride you see wild life, trees,mountains and the Kennedys summer house and this all being Narrated by the cunductor More

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sd
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Fun Ride on Authentic Train”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

This is a fun, short ride on an authentic train-we have been on this at different points of our lives and the area the train goes through is getting developed more and more. The ride is still neat, one of the best parts is that is goes back and forth between Keystone and HIll City, so you can get on... More

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