East Broad Top Railroad Event
The Susquehanna Division is hosting a gathering at the East Broad Top Railroad, the only surviving three-foot gauge common carrier east of the Rockies. On August 15 both train excursions are expected to be under steam. The Northbound Colgate Grove Excursion is a nine mile, one hour round trip scenic train ride. One feature this year will be the new wye allowing the locomotive to turn for the return trip. The Southbound Pogue Extension is on newly reopened trackage south towards the community of Pogue. This scenic train ride will be a 45 minute to one hour trip. Also available will be a shop tour including both the roundhouse and the largest intact belt-driven machine shop in the United States. After recently meeting with folks at the railroad, we determined the best solution is for our members to purchase their own tickets for what they want to do during our visit. A number of options for the train rides, type of car, combo tickets, and schedule are available on their website: https://eastbroadtop.com/
Additional Options
In addition to the train rides and tours available at East Broad Top, several other activities are located nearby.
- Visit the Rockhill Trolley Museum and enjoy a trolley ride.
- Drive to Mount Union and visit the Bricktown Model Railroad Association.
Advance Reservations Highly Recommended for Train and Shop Tours
Some times and Combo packages are already limited for Saturday, August 15!
- Check out their web page and purchase tickets for the activities or combo packages that you desire
- Sorry NO Refunds
Links with Important Information:
The East Broad Top Railroad: This link is provided for your information to plan and purchase your tickets.
The Bricktown Model Railroaders Association: The Bricktown model railroad layout will be open during our event; we will post additional information as we get closer to the event.
The Rockhill Trolley Museum: The trolley museum has an extensive website to help you plan optional activities during the event.
Raystown Lake and Huntingdon County: This visitor’s guide to the area includes other activities as well as food and lodging options.