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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.

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Oktoberfest Express!



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]

Smokey Bear

This May, Smokey Bear visited the 1880 Train on a couple occasions to speak with students about forest fires. Check out these video clips from the local FOX station and the Rapid City Journal.

Rapid City Journal

FOX... [Read More]

Mother's Day Express Giveaway, Day 5

We had five correct answers, thank you to everyone that participated. If you would still like to ride the Mother's Day Express, tickets are available online or by calling 605-574-2222.

It's the final day of the Mother's Day Express coded question. After decoding today's entry, read the question as a whole.... [Read More]

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