The East Broad Top Railroad
421 Meadow Street Rockhill Furnace, PA 17249
Experience America's Industrial Past in the Heart of Central Pennsylvania
Voted #3 Best Scenic Train Ride by USA Today
The East Broad Top is many things — a delightful family destination, a National Historic Landmark, a great volunteer opportunity, an unparalleled preservation undertaking, and more. The railroad, which was built beginning in 1872, is the only surviving three-foot gauge common carrier railroad east of the Rocky Mountains. Now, we are proud to offer visitors from around the world the opportunity to experience America’s industrial past.
Here, history isn’t just displayed – it’s alive. Our roundhouse still houses steam locomotives that have called this site home since they were built in the early 1900s. Our machine shop, the largest and most intact belt-driven facility of its kind in the United States, still echoes with the sounds of craftsmanship from a bygone era. Volunteers with the Friends of the East Broad Top Railroad get their hands on history to preserve a national treasure. And our mainline stretches north and south from Rockhill, carrying visitors through some of the most breathtaking scenery Central Pennsylvania has to offer.
Online Store
Browse our wide collection of East Broad Top apparel, hats, toys, and memorabilia!
Contract Services
Our professional crews have decades of experience in the industry, and they are ready to assist you and your organization in achieving your preservation goals.
Onboard Magazine
Our Full Steam Ahead magazine is a beautifully produced guide to the East Broad Top Railroad and the surrounding region. Now available online.
The Only Original Narrow Gauge Railroad East of the Rocky Mountains!
Your visit helps us preserve one of Pennsylvania’s most important industrial heritage sites.
150 years ago the East Broad Top was among the earliest railroads in America to try a revolutionary new technology: narrow gauge. Today it is the oldest narrow-gauge railroad anywhere in the United States, and the last narrow gauge common carrier east of the Rocky Mountains. Nestled in the heart of Central Pennsylvania, the EBT stands as a monument to early railroading and our industrial heritage.
When the EBT suspended freight service in 1956, its crews simply went home, leaving a time capsule that the Smithsonian has described as one of the most intact 19th-century industrial sites in the country. Saved from scrapping by the Kovalchick family, the EBT was recognized as a National Historic Landmark in 1964.
Guided
Tours
Experience an immersive guided tour of our remarkably intact 20th Century shop complex.
Equipment Roster
Explore the railroad’s unique roster of steam locomotives, gas motors, and rolling stock.
The EBT Foundation
Become a Friend!
The best way to support our restoration effort is to become a member of the Friends of the East Broad Top, or contribute to their annual fundraising campaign!
