The 1880 Train is one of the Black Hills most famous attractions, but it also is one of the best little tourist railways in the country. The Black Hills Central Railroad, commonly known as the 1880 train go it's start as a tourist line when steam was being phased out of this hills in the late 40's and early 50's. 1957 marked the first year for the railroad that went between Hill City, and Keystone on the tracks laid by the former Burlington Route. These tracks were part of a large system known as the High Line which operated through the hills until being abandoned in 1986.
The 1880 train operates several locomotives: #7, a 2-6-2 prairie, #104, a 2-6-2T or Tank locomotive, #110, a 2-6-6-2T the only operating locomotive of this class, #1, a 44 tonner, #63, a GP9 from the midwest. There are also several named cars that form the passenger trains that operate in the summer months. Below are pictures of some of the locomotives at the 1880 Train:
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| This is Black Hills Central #63, a GP9 from the eastern Midwest. It's jobs consist mainly of switching, but will also pull a train to Keystone if the steamers are unable to do the job. It also serves as a mover in case of a breakdown on the line. |
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| Here is a rail speeder and it's trailer car. These would be used to inspect the line and do light repairs to the tracks. |
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| Here is Black Hills Central #1, a GE 44 Tonner. it is used to switch cars and make up trains in the mornings. |
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| Engine #7 is a 2-6-2 Prairie locomotive. It is currently in need of restoration, and so the 1880 Train is down to two operational steam locomotives. |
Below are photos of the 1880 train's route From Hill City to Keystone featuring engine #110:
