Bluegrass Railroad and Museum, Railroad museum in Versailles, Kentucky, United States.
The Bluegrass Railroad and Museum is a collection of working diesel locomotives and historic railroad equipment housed across multiple locations. The facility displays approximately 40 pieces of rolling stock that visitors can see during guided tours of the grounds.
The museum was founded in 1976 by railroad enthusiasts who began collecting equipment from local rail lines. The current location was established in 1988 and has since grown into an active operation offering regular train excursions.
The museum keeps Kentucky railroad history alive through regular train rides that run along routes showing how rail transportation once shaped daily life in the region. These excursions pass through landscapes that reflect the area's farming heritage and past connections to the outside world.
Visitors should prepare for uneven terrain and changing weather when exploring the outdoor grounds and viewing the collection. Comfortable shoes are recommended as you will walk across various surfaces while moving between different display areas.
A notable point along the train route is Young's High Bridge, where passengers overlook the Kentucky River valley from an elevated historic structure. This location offers both scenic views and the unusual opportunity to watch bungee jumping activities from the bridge.
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