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

After a wonderful week in the Black Hills my wife and I decided to purchase tickets on the 1880 Train in Hill City. It was billed as a two hour ride on a vintage steam engine train. We loaded up the train cars and that's when things began to go downhill. The advertised steam locomotive was pulled off and an... more

The 1880 Train is based in Hill City and makes several trips between Hill City and Keystone a day. You can purchase a one-way ticket or a roundtrip ticket. Each way takes about an hour with an additional 15 minute layover for the engine to refill with water if you ride roundtrip. For the trip from Keystone to Hill City,... more

The Train ride was enjoyable and it gave our kids a chance to say that they had ridden on a train. The scenery was not exceptionally beautiful, but we did see lots of wildlife on our early morning ride - deer, wild turkeys, woodchucks, etc. as well as lots of domesticated horses, lamas, etc. We saw more wildlife here than... more

We enjoyed the train ride it had al ot of pretty scenery and some funny trivia that the guides told along the way. We had a lot of fun seeing what it was like to ride a train. more