On an early October morning in 2025 an East Broad Top Railroad train is being readied for a Fall Ride excursion. The train is sitting in the shops area of the Rockhill Furnace yard while the engine crew builds a head of steam, and oils around locomotive #16. In the meantime, car knockers inspect the cars making sure all is ready with them. In a few minutes it will roll into the Orbisonia depot just a few hundred yards away, board the passengers, and ride off for an excursion surrounded by the fall colors for all to enjoy.

I’ve read about this 3 foot narrow gauge East Broad Top Railroad since back in the ’60s and have long admired this little operation. Located in Pennsylvania, it has existed since 1871, and has an interesting history leading up to its present state. Several years ago the railroad was purchased by a non-profit foundation and regular train service resumed in the summer of 2021. Wikipedia has a nice little article about the railroad and its history, read about it at East Broad Top Railroad and Coal Company

I recently saw this photograph in an EBT posting on Facebook, and thought I’d share it. Unfortunately there was no photo credit . . . if anyone knows the photographer, please let me know so I can give proper credit.