Mount Union, PA once again has an active East Broad Top Railroad presence. The former Shapiro’s Flooring building at 112 W. Shirley St. will house the new permanent headquarters for the Friends of the East Broad Top (FEBT) as a well as a space for the EBT Archives project, along with offices for railroad staff. […]
Pictures have been posted to Facebook of East Broad Top 0-6-0 #3 sitting outside of the Mt. Union, PA engine house. The standard gauge locomotive has called the engine house home since 1956 when the East Broad Top shut down common-carrier operations. #3 was the last locomotive to operate on the railroad before the shutdown.
East Broad Top #3 is moved outdoors for the first time since 1956 Read More »
The East Broad Top Railroad in Pennsylvania has completed a major milestone with the return of locomotive #16 to operation. The 1916 2-8-2 Baldwin was steamed up and traveled around the railroad’s yard on February 1, 2023. #16 was selected as the first locomotive to be returned to service after the railroad was purchased by
East Broad Top #16 steams for first time since 1950s Read More »
The East Broad Top Railroad (EBT), purchased in 2020 by the EBT Foundation, has announced that it has started to accept outside work via contract. The shop will first focus on air-brake work, specifically for heritage equipment. They have the capability to “rebuild P, K, and L Triple Valves, AB Valves, UC Valves, 6ET Steam
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