点评:The trip from Hill City to Keystone took about 55 minutes; and as advertised, it was scenic. We went through forests and passed farms, and a recorded narrative explained what we were seeing and its significance. We saw wildlife including deer and wild turkeys.
We had about 20 minutes in Keystone. That was enough time to use the restrooms and grab a beverage. We watched as the engineer refilled the water, and visually checked all the running gear. Then we headed back up the mountain to Hill City. That trip took about 15 minutes longer because of the grade.
The ride back included more beautiful scenery. We had seats on the other side of the coach, so it was mostly new to us. This time we saw deer and wild turkey several times.
Suggestions:
When you select your seats, keep in mind that some of the cars have fixed windows, and some have open windows. If you want to take photographs, the open windows are better.
The train does not turn around. The engine just moves from one end to the other. I suggest you book on the right side, facing the front of the train, on the way to Keystone. Book seats on the opposite side on the return. That way you will get to see the scenery on both sides of the track.
We were at the back of the train on the way out, and saw very little wildlife as it was running away. That car was now at the head of the train on the return leg, and we saw much more wildlife. I think being at the head of the train is better if wildlife is important to you.
翻译:从希尔城到基斯通的旅程大约需要 55 分钟;正如广告所说,风景优美。我们穿过森林,经过农场,录音叙述解释了我们所看到的景象及其意义。我们看到了野生动物,包括鹿和野火鸡。
我们在基斯通停留了大约 20 分钟。这段时间足够我们使用洗手间和喝饮料。我们看着工程师重新加水,并目视检查了所有的运转装置。然后我们回到山上去希尔城。由于坡度的原因,那次旅行大约花了 15 分钟。
回程的风景更美。我们的座位在车厢的另一边,所以对我们来说大部分都是新事物。这次我们看到了几次鹿和野火鸡。
建议:
选择座位时,请记住,有些车厢的窗户是固定的,有些车厢的窗户是开着的。如果你想拍照,最好是开着的窗户。
火车不转弯。引擎只是从一端移动到另一端。我建议你在前往 Keystone 的路上预订右侧的座位,面向火车的前面。回程时预订对面的座位。这样你就能看到轨道两侧的风景。
我们在出去的路上坐在火车的后面,看到很少的野生动物,因为它们都在逃跑。那节车厢现在在回程的火车头,我们看到了更多的野生动物。我认为如果你很看重野生动物,坐在火车头会更好。