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View the route map to see some of the historical landmarks found between Hill City and Keystone.
Groups & Packages
Special family packages are available, and we can host groups of 20 or more.
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Over the Hills & Beyond the Imagination
A two hour and fifteen minute round trip
through the scenic Black Hills
Imagine yourself immersed in the staggering beauty of the Black Hills of Western South Dakota! Imagine you're gliding over the rugged landscape aboard a vintage steam train, like those that helped settle the Great American West!
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 its way through the scenic hills between Hill City and Keystone... and back again.
Our 2010 brochure is now available online! You can also view our latest video on YouTube.
1880 Train Recent Blog Posts
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Haunting Happenings in Hill City and Keystone
The train won't be having its Fright Train this October, but there are plenty of other fun events going on in Hill City and Keystone.
Hill City will again be having its Merchant Trick or Treating on October 29th. The trick or treating begins at 4:00 pm at Integrity Reality and... [Read More]
Another Wine Express into the West has come to an end. We had a great time last weekend. As usual, Prairie Berry's wine and food was excellent and the fall colors along the route were beautiful!
If you missed this year's train ride, check out the story KOTA did on the... [Read More]
Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Oktoberfest at the 1880 TRAIN!
October 2nd, 2010, the 1880 Train will hold its first annual Oktoberfest Express.
Passengers will enjoy authentic seasonal beer while enjoying traditional German foods such as Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, and pretzels.
The train departs Hill City at 4:00 pm for a round trip ride... [Read More]
Experience One of the Nation's Greatest Train Rides
With the 2010 season well underway, passengers are getting a chance to see why the 1880 Train was named one of the 9 Greatest Day Trips by Parade Magazine and one of the 5 Great American Train Rides by The New York Post.
Come see for yourself what's so special about... [Read More]