This is not a scenic tour because most of the houses have trash, junk piled up near the tracks. Most of the wildlife you see is deer and you will see a ton more on the drive in Custer state park for a lot less money. This is a waste of money. more

Nice train ride from Keystone to Hill City. Probably a one time thing but not too expensive. The very funny man along the way was worth the admission. more

My family took the train in the middle of July. We did one of the night rides which was really cool. We were able to take our own little picnic dinner from the snack shop on the ride with us. We saw a lot of deer on the ride, which the train employees said was common for that time of... more

If all you want is a trip to say you rode on a train, then this is the trip for you. If you are looking for scenic views, then save your money and drive the "scenic route" to Hill City from Keystone. The train crosses the road 14 times on the way to Hill City. My husband and I took... more

If you are looking for a view of old mining town, this is the ride for you. It is a two hour train ride with beautiful views. It isn't much more than that. more

We were looking for something to do on a rainy overcast day at the end of May, 2008 in the Black Hills. This was a good choice. We took the train from Hill City at 10:00am to Keystone and returned from Keystone at 2:30pm. The train ride is one hour with narration going on throughout the trip. Snacks and drinks... more

We took the train from Hill City to Keystone, stayed in Keystone for several hours and took the train back. It was an hour long, full of information about the area and the views were delightful. It was a slow ride but we were looking for a leisurely experience and we didn't want to get anywhere fast. Some cars have... more

This is a nice little ride from Hill City to Keystone, SD and back. The tour lady on the mic is informative and interesting. The conductor can tell you more interesting tidbits while they turn around and you are off the train waiting. Watch the crowd as you wait to get on and choose wisely where you sit if you... more

After reading the comments on the Black Hills Central Railroad We wanted to let reviewers know that the 1880 TRAIN was the highlight of our trip. The staff was very freindly and the train ride was fantastic. A must do when you visit the Black Hills. One of a kind experience. more