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Located in the heart of Central PA, America's oldest operating narrow gauge railroad offers steam-powered train rides, guided tours of a remarkably intact 19th Century belt-driven machine shop complex, special events, and much more! Construction of the East Broad Top Railroad began in 1872 with the purpose of serving the iron and coal industry in Central Pennsylvania. At the time, it was one of the first railroads to experiment with a relatively new concept - narrow gauge. This meant that the rails would be three feet apart, rather than the standard width of 4 feet, 8.5 inches. This allowed 3/4 size equipment to navigate sharper curves, making the railroad easier to construct in mountainous terrain. Having ceased freight operations in 1956, the little railroad reopened as a tourist attraction in 1960 until it closed once again in 2011. In 2020, a new non-profit organization purchased the line and kickstarted an unprecedented restoration effort to bring the EBT back to life.Located in the heart of Central PA, America's oldest operating narrow gauge railroad offers steam-powered train rides, guided tours of a remarkably intact 19th Century belt-driven machine shop complex, special events, and much more! Construction of the East Broad Top Railroad began in 1872 with the purpose of serving the iron and coal industry in Central Pennsylvania. At the time, it was one of the first railroads to experiment with a relatively new concept - narrow gauge. This meant that the rails would be three feet apart, rather than the standard width of 4 feet, 8.5 inches. This allowed 3/4 size equipment to navigate sharper curves, making the railroad easier to construct in mountainous terrain. Having ceased freight operations in 1956, the little railroad reopened as a tourist attraction in 1960 until it closed once again in 2011. In 2020, a new non-profit organization purchased the line and kickstarted an unprecedented restoration effort to bring the EBT back to life.