This fascinating video is about the oldest narrow gauge railroad in the United States, the East Broad Top Railroad.
The E B T operates a small fleet of Baldwin-built Mikados hauling passengers through the fertile Aughwick Valley, between Rockhill Furnace and Colgate Grove, Pennsylvania. You'll learn a little history of the line, and see the "truck swap" from standard to narrow gauge trucks at Mount Union.
You'll see the tourist operation from start to finish, with plenty of line-side runbys and action-packed pacing. And for you trolley fans, we'll take you to the Shade Gap Railway, where you'll see standard gauge trolleys and interurbans sharing dual gauge track with the East Broad Top trains.
This fascinating video is one you are sure to enjoy.
Digitally re-mastered, this video brings you 52 minutes of unique and historic steam action with The Little Engines That Could!
The E B T operates a small fleet of Baldwin-built Mikados hauling passengers through the fertile Aughwick Valley, between Rockhill Furnace and Colgate Grove, Pennsylvania. You'll learn a little history of the line, and see the "truck swap" from standard to narrow gauge trucks at Mount Union.
You'll see the tourist operation from start to finish, with plenty of line-side runbys and action-packed pacing. And for you trolley fans, we'll take you to the Shade Gap Railway, where you'll see standard gauge trolleys and interurbans sharing dual gauge track with the East Broad Top trains.
This fascinating video is one you are sure to enjoy.
Digitally re-mastered, this video brings you 52 minutes of unique and historic steam action with The Little Engines That Could!
Customer Reviews
- 5 of 5
In this very first Berkshire Productions video ever made from 1984, Nickel Plate Road 765 engineer Rich Melvin narrates the story of the Keystone State's 3 Foot Narrow Gauge Railroads from its humble beginnings to the closure of revenue service in 1956, & the birth of tourist operations. Besides the Baldwin Built 2-8-2 Mikados & even scenes from onboard & trackside, there is also a short visit to the nearby Rockhill Trolley Museum. While the EBT was closed after the 2011 season, it was reborn in 2020 this time with number 16 back in operating condition that hasn't lit its own firebox since 1956. Nevertheless, if you want to plan a vacation in Pennsylvania for Railfans, this is one historic landmark that you'll definitely want to visit again & again.
Additional comments:
Narration: Just enough.
Image quality: Excellent!
Value: Excellent value!
Recommend? "Must Have"!
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