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M-3 Rides: Unique Outdoor Adventure in Rockhill, Pennsylvania - Harrisburg

M-3 Rides: Unique Outdoor Adventure in Rockhill, Pennsylvania

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

1–2 hours

Fitness Level

Minimal physical fitness required; suitable for nearly all ages and ability levels.

Overview

Discover the scenic M-3 Rides with East Broad Top in Rockhill, PA, a private outdoor journey blending history and nature. Enjoy a unique vintage train adventure through Pennsylvania’s beautiful landscapes.

Rockhill, Pennsylvania

M-3 Rides

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About This Adventure

Embark on a unique journey aboard the EBT's vintage M-3 gasoline motorcar to Colgate Grove. This one-hour excursion offers a chance to capture stunning photos of the steam train arrival, all while experiencing a meticulously restored piece of railroad history. Don't miss this memorable adventure!

Take a rare trip aboard the EBT's vintage M-3 gasoline motorcar to Colgate Grove.

Excursions are one hour in duration and allow passengers the opportunity to photograph the steam train excursion arriving at Colgate Grove. This excursion does not feature any photo runbys.

About the M3

M-3 is one of the most unique pieces of equipment on our railroad. It was built from scratch in the EBT shops originally with a Maxwell engine, transmission, and rear end. In 1928, it was rebuilt with a Nash drive train and numbered “M-3.” The Friends of the East Broad Top finished an extensive restoration on this car during the summer of 2006.

Important Information


Wheelchair Accessibility:

Due to the historic nature of this equipment, Speeder Rides are not wheelchair accessible. Please contact our station prior to booking with any questions or concerns.


Additional Information:

Ticketing & Cancellation Policy:

  • Fares and schedules are subject to change without notice
  • All sales and transactions are final. There are no refunds on ticket purchases. The total value of the ticket may be transferred to credit in the form of an online gift card so long as changes are made no less than five days prior to the date of your train excursion, shop tour, trolley ride, or other experience.
  • Passengers must be checked in at the ticket window no later than 15 minutes prior to their first train ride, trolley ride, or tour. Any reservations which are not checked in after that time may be released to the waiting public without refund.
  • Any changes to a reservation may be subject to a $6.00 fee per ticket. Tickets are not transferable.
  • Your credit card will be processed at the time of booking. Any reservations without payment will not be held for individual reservations without previous arrangements.
  • While we work hard to maintain published schedules, consists, and itineraries, The EBTF can change equipment or motive power at any time, for any reason, without notice. The EBTF reserves the right to cancel any experience, tour, or excursion for any reason, including but not limited to inclement weather or mechanical problems. The EBTF will not be held liable for any delays regardless of the cause. Safety is our number one priority.

Smoking, Food & Beverage, Firearms Policy:

  • Smoking is prohibited outside of designated areas on EBTF property. Smoking is strictly prohibited aboard any train, shop tour, or vintage trolley. This includes cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and vapor pens.
  • Visitors are not permitted to carry firearms on any train, shop tour, or vintage trolley.
  • Passengers are permitted to bring personal food and beverage aboard the train. However, passengers are not permitted to carry any glass containers or alcohol aboard any train, shop tour, or vintage trolley.

Use of Likeness Policy:

  • Every visitor to the EBT Foundation, Inc. or Railways to Yesterday, Inc. property may participate in any experience on the condition, and by participating in any EBTF or RTY activity agrees that the EBTF, RTY, and each of their respective agents and licensees, shall have the unrestricted rights and license to use his or her image, likenesses, name, voice, comments or other proprietary or public rights and that of any minor accompanying visitors in any photograph and/or video and/or audio sound recording taken during the course of visitor’s experience which includes but not limited to all property associated with the train such as the railyard, stations, gift shops, historic shop complex, car-barns, mechanical shops, Colgate Grove, right of ways, departure and boarding areas in Rockhill Furnace, PA for all purposes, without consent or compensation. The rights granted herein to the EBTF and RTY are assignable.

Adventure Tips

Book in Advance

Reserve your ride ahead of time, as M-3 Rides are private and limited in availability.

Dress for the Weather

Wear layers suitable for spring through fall, since the ride is outdoors and weather can change quickly.

Bring a Camera

Capture the stunning landscapes and historic railcars, but make sure your camera is securely held during the ride.

Arrive Early

Arriving 15 minutes before your ride allows time for check-in and exploring nearby points of interest.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • White-tailed deer
  • Eastern wild turkey

History

East Broad Top Railroad is one of America’s last coal-powered narrow-gauge railroads, operating since 1873.

Conservation

The preservation efforts by East Broad Top help maintain the railroad and local environment with minimal ecological impact.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Ideal for exploring the boarding areas and nearby sites before and after your ride.

Weather-appropriate layered clothing

Essential

Stay comfortable through variable temperatures, especially in cooler spring mornings and evenings.

spring specific

Sun protection (hat & sunscreen)

Essential

Protect yourself from strong sun exposure during open-air segments of the ride.

summer specific

Camera or smartphone

Capture the scenic views and historic train elements for lasting memories.