Locomotive Rides
Quick Details
- Departures: 10:30am • 12pm • 1:30pm • 3pm* (*Select Dates)
- Duration: 1 Hour
- Cancelations: No refunds. Full value of tickets may be transferred to credit. Trains and tours operate rain, snow or shine. Motive power and rolling stock are subject to change without notice
- Accessibility: This experience is not ADA accessible.
- Offered Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays Only When Steam Is Running. No Diesel Rides Offered At This Time.
Experience steam in a new way at the East Broad Top Railroad
Here’s Your chance to climb Into the cab of locomotive #16! If you’ve ever dreamt of riding on a steam locomotive at the East Broad Top Railroad, this is your chance!
From a unique vantage point, riders will get to see both the Engineer and Fireman in action. It’s a place where you will feel the heat from the firebox, the power of the locomotive and experience the EBT in a unique way. This is as close to the action as you can get!
Special Restrictions and Mobility Requirements
Required Attire: Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and safety glasses must be worn at all times.
Optional: Gloves and long sleeves are not required.
Mobility Considerations: Boarding and moving about a locomotive requires climbing steep, narrow steps and navigating confined spaces. Guests must be able to participate without assistance, as this experience may not be suitable for individuals with limited mobility or difficulty climbing.
Prohibited Items: No cameras, video, or audio recording devices are permitted, including GoPro or similar equipment.
Locomotive riders MUST be 18 years of age or older. A waiver of liability is required to participate in this activity.
Closed-toed shoes are required for all locomotive riders. Anyone wearing open-toed shoes like sandals, crocks, or flip-flops will not be permitted aboard the locomotive. The railroad reserves the right to deny any locomotive rider for not wearing the appropriate footwear.
Shorts, cutoff jeans, ripped jeans, or other similar items are prohibited. Full-length jeans or slacks are required.
Safety glasses and/or safety goggles are required for all locomotive riders. Guests are encouraged to bring their own, sets of glasses are available for purchase in the gift shop if locomotive rider does not already own a set.
Ear protection and gloves are suggested, but not required for locomotive riders.
It is recommended that you dress in layers that can be added or removed based on temperatures and weather conditions.
Locomotive rides are offered rain or shine, guests must be prepared for any weather conditions. No refunds will be given due to inclement weather.
Hats and sunscreen are highly recommended as well.
Boarding a steam locomotive requires riders to climb several very tall steps on a ladder and requires upper-body strength, good balance, and agility. For this reason, this experience is not accessible to those requiring a mobility device, wheelchair, or walking assistance.
Locomotive riders must be able to walk, climb stairs/ladders, and sit for long periods of time unassisted.
Locomotive riders will be sitting for at least one hour.
The cab floor may be slippery and will be uneven. Guests maneuvering to their seats before departure need to wear appropriate footwear to avoid tripping hazards. Once seated in the jump seat, guests will experience significantly more movement than riding in a standard train car.
For their safety, service animals are not permitted aboard the locomotive.
Locomotive riders will be in close proximity to hot surfaces, coal smoke, whistles, bells, and other loud noises.