Quick Details

Step back in time and help bring steam back to life at FULL STEAM AHEAD, a family-friendly fundraiser benefiting the Kentucky Railway Museum’s iconic L&N Steam Locomotive 152.

Experience the sights, sounds and excitement of a real, live steam engine while supporting an important piece of Kentucky’s railroad history.

Step back in time and help bring steam back to life at FULL STEAM AHEAD, a family-friendly fundraiser benefiting the Kentucky Railway Museum’s iconic L&N Steam Locomotive 152.

Experience the sights, sounds and excitement of a real, live steam engine while supporting an important piece of Kentucky’s railroad history.

This two-day open house will feature train rides, pulled by our guest steam locomotive Jeddo Coal #85 also known as “Mack”. Guests will also enjoy museum tours, food trucks, a chance to meet restoration team, learn about the work underway on No. 152, discover how they can help keep steam railroading alive for future generations.  Bring the whole family, ride the rails, and FULL STEAM AHEAD with us as we work together to restore this historic 1905 locomotive. 


Related Tours


STEAM THROTTLE TIME WITH JEDDO COAL #85 SOLD OUT!


Throttle time session in a steam locomotive

STEAM UP EXPERIENCE WITH JEDDO COAL #85 SOLD OUT!


Participants will join us for the morning steam‑up and servicing, then head out for hands‑on operation time. 

PHOTOGRAPHER'S FREIGHT TRAIN featuring Jeddo Coal Company #85 Steam Locomotive


A rail photographer's dream... an operating steam locomotive in the heart of the Bluegrass