Ebtrr. Post subject: East Broad Top. Posted: Wed Oct 13, pm. Joined: Sat Sep 18, pm. Posts: Location: Columbus, OH. I thought it better to create a new, fresh thread on the EBT, free of the 22 page behemoth currently on on this board. For many years I posted EBT and FEBT Discover the “incomparable national treasure” that is the East Broad Top Railroad’s historic shop complex with an immersive guided tour! Whether you’re a railfan, a lifelong Pennsylvania’s storied East Broad Top Railroad has a new owner, a nonprofit foundation organized by a small group of prominent rail-industry figures and longtime EBT fans. The new organization will offer several EBT events in — the 60th anniversary of the start of tourist service on the railroad — and hopes to resume East Broad Top Railroad No. 18, a Mikado type that was built in It is the last and most powerful narrow gauge steamer bought by the EBT, and is still the largest loco on the line. As with its siblings it was a primary locomotive during the last years of the railroad. #18 broke down near the end of common carrier operations Number: 9 Name: Blacklog Date Built: 2/ Date Purchased: Date Sold: Line Built for: Coeur D'Alene Railway and navigation Company Disposition: Builder: Baldwin Model: Serial Number: Style: coal fired steam Type: Mogul Wheel Arrangement: Track Gauge: 3' Tractive Effort: 14, Number: 3rd 6 Name: none Date Built: 1/ Date Purchased: Date Sold: Line Built for: East Broad Top Disposition: Unserviceable Builder: Baldwin Model: Serial Number: Style: coal fired steam Type: Switcher Wheel Arrangement: Track Gauge: Std. Tractive Effort: 19, Pressure/Power: The East Broad Top Railroad transported coal and ganister rock along its 32 mile 3 ft narrow gauge mainline. Sold for scrap in the s, it became a tourist railroad that
The Historic East Broad Top Railroad Steam Train Experience
Ring in the holiday season 'retro style' and enjoy Christmas in Coal Country at the East Broad Top Railroad. Departing from our beautifully decorated station, you’ll travel aboard cozy warm train cars (heated by authentic coal stoves) for a one-hour ride behind a year-old steam locomotive. Along the way, Santa Claus will Errors: East Broad Top's Ton Triple Hoppers. Cavalier, Julian. Railroad Model Craftsman. Feb , p. Notes: 10 photos of hoppers in service, plans of 3 bay flat bottomed hopper. Errors: The last photo is more likely the NARCo branch, not Robertsdale. Photographs of the Month Rockhill Furnace, April 18, — The East Broad Top Railroad is celebrating years since the railroad’s ground-breaking ceremony in and full operation in Number: 2nd 5 Name: Rockhill Date Built: 2/ Date Purchased: Date Sold: Line Built for: East Broad Top Disposition: Builder: Baldwin Model: Serial Number: Style: coal fired steam Type: Mogul Wheel Arrangement: Track Gauge: 3' Tractive Effort: 15, Pressure/Power: psi Valve The History of the East Broad Top Railroad. East Broad Top was among the earliest railroads in America to try the revolutionary new technology of narrow gauge. The rails of a standard gauge railroad are 4’ ” apart. Narrow gauge is anything less than that, with the rails of the EBT being only 3’ apart Home; More. Memberships; FAQ; The East Broad Top; General discussion related to all railroad clubs, museums, tourist and scenic lines. Generally this covers museums with static displays, museums that operate excursions, scenic lines that have museums, and so on. The East Broad Top by trackwelder Mon Sep 19, Home; More. Memberships; FAQ; The East Broad Top; General discussion related to all railroad clubs, museums, tourist and scenic lines. Generally this covers museums with static displays, museums that operate excursions, scenic lines that have museums, and so on. East Broad Top - route expansion by Pacobell73 This fall, discover years of history at the East Broad Top Railroad! Located in Rockhill Furnace Pennsylvania, there is fun for the whole family | train, tram, history
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Excursions take passengers on a one-hour, nine-mile roundtrip through rolling hills, farms, and forests. Steam powered trains depart northbound from the historic Orbisonia Station along our narrow-gauge mainline, originally constructed in Take a true step back in time and enjoy a ride on America’s oldest operating East Broad Top #3 is moved outdoors for the first time since - Rail Preservation Network. July 25, Pictures have been posted to Facebook of East Friends of the East Broad Top Railroad; Contact Us. Contact Us Now () ; info@[HOST]; Shop; X. Book Now. Home; Rides & Excursions. Train Rides; Vintage Trolley Rides; Combo Tickets; Colgate Grove; Discounts & Passes; Groups & Charters; Policies and FAQ’s; Tours. Immersive Guided Tours; Collection. ide behind steam on a mile, minute round trip over the East Broad Top Railroad — one of the oldest narrow gauge lines in America. The EBT is unique — it is Lodging. Our rich heritage extends even into our lodging options! Enjoy a private stay at Grandma’s Corner, an Airbnb property with views of the railroad. For outdoor lovers, spending a night at Airydale Retreats gives you a unique approach to glamping while still enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. If you prefer a luxury