WebThe East Broad Top Railroad and Coal Company began operation in 1872 to mine and transport coal from the Broad Top Mountain in central Pennsylvania. When the mines closed in 1956, the railroad was purchased by a company which operated a small section of the line for tourist excursions. The EBT railroad held the distinction of the only original … WebOct 11, 2024 · ROCKHILL FURNACE, Pa. – East Broad Top Railroad has been awarded a $1.1 million state grant to rebuild 7.8 miles of track between the company’s headquarters in Rockhill Furnace and the towns of Three Springs and Saltillo, and to support related EBT projects. The grant awarded Wednesday, Dec. 8, is the first step toward reopening the …
East Broad Top Railroad - Rides and Tours
WebApr 5, 2024 · No. 802 was built in 1913 by the Pressed Steel Car Co. as a two-bay hopper and was one of the first steel railcars to arrive at the railroad. It was later converted into a side-dump hopper. The car has since been returned to service by the Friends of the East Broad Top in June 2008. Nos. 853, 876, 882, 909, 935, 944, 951, 977, 1000 and 1052 ... WebThe East Broad Top Railroad's 2024 schedule begins May 6th and operates Fri-Sun through October 30th plus special events. Trains depart Orbisonia Station (located in Rockhill Furnace, PA) for Colgate Grove at … photo cerf 4k
Friends of East Broad Top Museum - Raystown Lake
Web1 day ago · Day 8 (June 12): East Broad Top The East Broad Top Railroad — which has recently reopend after having been dormant for nine years — is on the agenda today. You’ll have a shop tour with one of their master mechanics followed by a chartered ride, round-trip from Rockhill Furnace to Colgate Grove, Pa. WebEast Broad Top Railroad May 17, 2024 · The EBT Gift Shop has brand-new items in stock to celebrate two important dates coming up in August: the 60th anniversary of tourist … WebThe East Broad Top Railroad operated over a 33-mile main line from Alvan to Mt. Union, Pennsylvania. ... This building is now leased by the Friends of the East Broad Top and is the location of their museum and gift shop. [Aug 2002] RI&C Company Post Office at Robertsdale, now owned by the Friends of the East Broad Top. [Aug 2002] Rt. 913 … photo cerf albinos