The Young's High Bridge was originally built in 1889 as part of the Louisville Southern Railroad.
The train route offers views of the Kentucky River Gorge, a protected area known for its unique geological formations.
The museum collection includes a variety of cabooses and vintage passenger cars that demonstrate mid-20th-century travel design.
The tracks cross a specific segment of the rail line that once served as a vital freight corridor for local distilleries and farms.
The Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum operates out of the historic Woodford County depot, offering rail excursions through the scenic Kentucky River palisades. The museum features a collection of restored rolling stock, locomotives, and railroad artifacts housed in a vintage depot setting. Passengers travel across the Young’s High Bridge, a landmark steel trestle structure that rises over 280 feet above the Kentucky River. The track alignment follows the historic Southern Railway line originally constructed in the late 19th century. Exhibits focus on the regional history of rail transport and its economic impact on Woodford County. The facility is managed by a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Kentucky's railway heritage.
The front platform of the lead car during the crossing of Young's High Bridge.
Bring a camera with a wide-angle lens to capture the scale of the Young's High Bridge trestle.
Dress in layers as temperatures can vary significantly between the open-air and enclosed rail cars.
Arrive early to explore the museum exhibits before your scheduled departure time.
Do not attempt to walk along the active rail tracks outside of the designated museum and platform areas.
Operates primarily on weekends from spring through late autumn; closed during winter months.
Stay behind marked safety lines on the platform and follow all crew instructions while the train is in motion.
