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Upcoming Events

  • Kentucky Steam Easter Eggstravaganza
    Kentucky Steam Easter Eggstravaganza
    Apr 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    499 Kirkland Ave, 499 Kirkland Ave, Irvine, KY 40336, USA
    Apr 04, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    499 Kirkland Ave, 499 Kirkland Ave, Irvine, KY 40336, USA
    Join us on April 4th for all sorts of hoppy fun, including an easter egg hunt, petting zoo, and inflatables.
  • Horn Honk 26!
    Horn Honk 26!
    May 02, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    499 Kirkland Ave, 499 Kirkland Ave, Irvine, KY 40336, USA
    May 02, 2026, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    499 Kirkland Ave, 499 Kirkland Ave, Irvine, KY 40336, USA
  • 2026 Whistle Blow
    2026 Whistle Blow
    Oct 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Irvine, 499 Kirkland Ave, Irvine, KY 40336, USA
    Oct 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Irvine, 499 Kirkland Ave, Irvine, KY 40336, USA
    Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation is proud to announce Whistle Blow 26. Mark your calendars for this event taking place on October 23rd, 2026. We are excited to bring this great event back to Irvine, KY.

C&O 2716

This historic locomotive is the centerpiece of our restoration efforts. Learn more!

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Join the Team!

Join our growing group of dedicated volunteers who are helping recreate and make history!

The Yard

This trendsetting rail development project is taking shape in Estill County, KY

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Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation Postpones 2025 Whistle Blow to Spring 2026

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499 Kirkland Ave  
Irvine, KY 40336
1-833-KY STEAM
The Kentucky Steam Heritage Corporation (KSHC) is a Kentucky based 501 c(3) non-profit organization operating with the intent to educate, entertain and inspire past, current and future generations by operating historic rail equipment. The hallmark of our efforts is the restoration of Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Steam Locomotive 2716 to operation. The restoration and operation of 2716 and other historic pieces will prove to be living history and will serve as an educational tool, enhancing heritage tourism and stimulating economic growth.
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a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
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