easy
3–4 hours
No special fitness required; suitable for most ages and physical conditions.
Enjoy a scenic 9-mile roundtrip on Pennsylvania’s oldest narrow-gauge railroad and explore historic rail facilities along the way. Discover a unique blend of outdoor adventure and industrial history with East Broad Top’s Railroad General Admission experience.
1 Hour Train Ride & Guided Tour
Experience a captivating 9-mile roundtrip train journey through Huntingdon County on America’s oldest narrow-gauge railroad. Enjoy stunning views of rolling hills and forests, and explore the largest early 20th-century machine shop complex. Choose from unique classes of service for an unforgettable adventure into industrial history.
Trains depart northbound from the historic Orbisonia Station along our narrow-gauge mainline, originally constructed in 1872. You'll pass through rolling hills, fields, and forests on your way to Colgate Grove where the train will turn around completely for the return journey. Upon returning to the station, your train will make a brief stop at the Rockhill Trolley Museum before turning around again and passing through the EBT's historic shop complex.
Ride the rails in one of our three unique classes of service!
##Open-Air: Experience the railroad with unobstructed views from bench-style seats. !Open-Air Car
Ride in the comfort of an enclosed coach featuring large viewing windows and padded seats. !EnclosedCoachClass
Ride the rails like a member of the train crew in a historic caboose! Accommodating only ten passengers, you'll have exclusive access to the "cupola" for a birds-eye view of the train. !Interior-Caboose
Note: To allow our crews to conduct scheduled maintenance, steam will be unavailable on select days every month throughout the season. Our vintage diesel locomotive will pull all regularly scheduled trains on the following dates:
Motive power is always subject to change. Watch our website for updates and announcements.
Valid ID MUST be presented at ticket office to retain discount. Use the code in the "Enter Promo Code" field under each individual ticket.
We are proud to offer at least one wheelchair-accessible train car on most public excursions at the East Broad Top Railroad. Due to the historic nature of our equipment, not every car is wheelchair accessible. A hydraulic lift provides access to our wheelchair-accessible car, and other members of the party can sit in the same car.
If this car is available, you will have the option to select "wheelchair" as a ticket type when booking your reservation. Please only select this option for the passenger who will utilize the lift, and ensure that all other passengers are booked in the same class-of-service.
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To secure your preferred class of service and spots with the best views, plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.
Train cars can get chilly, so wear layers to stay comfortable regardless of the weather.
The scenic forested hills and historic machinery offer plenty of photo opportunities—especially with a zoom lens for detail shots.
Railroad operates on select dates; verify your trip date because availability may vary by season.
East Broad Top Railroad is a rare surviving example of a narrow-gauge railroad that played a key role in Pennsylvania’s coal and timber industries during the early 1900s.
The railroad and its surrounding lands are protected through ongoing preservation efforts focused on maintaining historical structures and minimizing environmental impact.
Allows you to adjust to changing temperatures during your journey.
Essential for capturing the scenic landscapes and historic sites along the route.
Useful during spring months for unexpected showers.
spring specific
Protects your skin during sunny summer rides.
summer specific