Steam Locomotive Returns to East Broad Top Schedule Following Extended Repairs

Steam has once again returned to the East Broad Top Railroad after eight months of extensive repairs to its historic steam locomotive, No. 16. Built in 1916 and now 108 years old, this engine is set to resume service as the primary locomotive for the rest of the 2024 season.

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East Broad Top Railroad Announces Vintage Diesel Locomotive Will Power Early 2024 Summer Season as Maintenance Efforts Continue on Historic Steam Engine

The East Broad Top Railroad is announcing today that the first several months of their upcoming 2024 summer season will be powered by a vintage diesel locomotive as repairs and maintenance continue on steam-locomotive No. 16. While the railroad is not estimating an exact date for steam to return to service, all excursion trains from May 3rd through the end of August are now scheduled to be pulled by a diesel locomotive.

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Donation Assists Historic Railroad Rebuild Beloved Picnic Grove 

Rockhill Furnace, PA - Thanks to a generous donation from Community State Bank and Brown and Walter's Insurance Agency, passengers this summer at the East Broad Top Railroad will be…

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EBT Foundation Announces Capacity for Contract Services

Rockhill Furnace, PA - The EBT Foundation, the non-profit owner and operator of the historic East Broad Top Railroad, is excited to announce that the organization’s Mechanical Department is expanding…

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