Bluegrass Railroad Museum

08/27/2026

🚂 Throwback Thursday: Steam at the Bluegrass Railroad Museum 🚂

Did you know that two steam locomotives have called the Bluegrass Railroad Museum home over the past 50 years?

🔥 No. 717 was a 0-6-0 saddle tank locomotive (with its water tank mounted over the boiler) built by the H.K. Porter Company for the U.S. Army. She was restored to operating condition and even pulled excursion trains during her time at the museum.

🔥 No. 63 was another 0-6-0, built by ALCO for the Alabama State Docks Commission. Although the locomotive has moved on, her original bell still has a place of honor in our museum.

Both were sold due to the high maintenance costs and the wear and tear on our track.

🚂 Over the years, we've also welcomed several visiting steam locomotives, from the replica Leviathan—which recreated the Lincoln Funeral Train—to Lehigh Valley Coal No. 126 and others that have thrilled visitors on our rails.

Would you like to see steam return to the Bluegrass Railroad Museum someday?

👇 Comment below if you'd love to experience steam on our railroad again!

08/22/2026

Come see us today- we have 3 amazing food trucks, a bounce house and some free family fun! We still have some room on our ride at 2pm-and remember Anderson and Woodford residents get 10% off their tickets!!

08/20/2026

We’re excited to have Que Daddy’s at our 50th anniversary celebration dishing up some delicious BBQ!

Que Daddys schedule for this week!!

08/19/2026

🌳🚂 The Views Are About to Get Even Better!

Big things are happening along the line at the Bluegrass Railroad Museum! Our brush-cutting efforts have begun, and over the coming weeks, you'll start to see more and more of the beautiful Kentucky countryside from the train.

As the brush is cleared, new views will open up along the railroad—giving passengers a better look at the rolling fields, wooded landscapes, wildlife, and scenery that make our route so special.

This is just the beginning! 🌿👀 The views are going to keep getting better every time you ride.

We're excited to show you what's coming and can't wait for you to experience the improved scenery from the rails.

🚂 More scenery. More views. More reasons to ride the Bluegrass Railroad!

08/17/2026

It’s time for some community appreciation! Woodford and Anderson County Residents- book your tickets now for our 50th anniversary ride this coming Saturday August 22nd and enjoy 10% off your tickets! Make sure to apply your code at checkout. Don’t delay- tickets are limited. We can’t wait to see our neighbors at the depot 💙

08/15/2026

Did you know it’s National Relaxation Day? Come wind down with us in style in First Class with a nice airplane style seat and air conditioning. Or enjoy the nice summer weather out on our Open Air Cars-used to cart Sherman tanks in WW2 and now outfitted with park bench seating and a carport to keep you out of the sun.

Our ride at 2pm still has availability! Come out and relax with us today!

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08/14/2026

08/13/2026

We are so excited to celebrate 50 years of Volunteers! We hope to see you next Saturday August 22nd for family fun, train rides and a moment to give back to the community we have been so fortunate to be a part of. 💙 We’ll be posting more about our partners to make this event possible through next week- follow along for all the details!