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Railroad General Admission Adventure in Rockhill, PA - State College

Railroad General Admission Adventure in Rockhill, PA

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

3–4 hours

Fitness Level

No special fitness required; suitable for most ages and physical conditions.

Overview

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.

Rockhill, Pennsylvania

Railroad General Admission

1 Hour Train Ride & Guided Tour

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About This Adventure

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.

Enjoy a scenic 9-mile roundtrip train excursion through the heart of Huntingdon County.

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.


Duration: 1 Hour


Classes of Service:

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


Enclosed Coach:

Ride in the comfort of an enclosed coach featuring large viewing windows and padded seats. !EnclosedCoachClass


Caboose:

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


Diesel Days

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:

Due to ongoing maintenance of our steam locomotive, all train excursions through September will be powered by our vintage diesel locomotive.

Motive power is always subject to change. Watch our website for updates and announcements.


Deals & Discounts:

Valid ID MUST be presented at ticket office to retain discount. Use the code in the "Enter Promo Code" field under each individual ticket.

  • Military Discount: - $3.00 Off/Ticket
  • AAA/AARP Discount: - $1.00 Off/Ticket
  • Senior Discount: - $1.00 Off/Ticket
  • Local Discount: - $2.00 Off/Ticket

Wheelchair Accessibility Information:

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.

  • Boarding our narrow-gauge cars require climbing four steep and narrow steps. The lift is also available for passengers who may need assistance boarding the train but can otherwise navigate the train.
  • Only trained service animals who are actively working and performing a service are permitted aboard any EBT train or guided tour. 
  • Please contact our ticket office PRIOR to booking with any questions regarding train accessibility.

Groups of 20 or more: Please contact our station at (814) 447-3285 or info@eastbroadtop.com to make your reservation.


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

Arrive Early for Best Seating

To secure your preferred class of service and spots with the best views, plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.

Dress in Layers

Train cars can get chilly, so wear layers to stay comfortable regardless of the weather.

Bring a Camera with Zoom

The scenic forested hills and historic machinery offer plenty of photo opportunities—especially with a zoom lens for detail shots.

Check Seasonal Operating Days

Railroad operates on select dates; verify your trip date because availability may vary by season.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • White-tailed deer
  • Eastern wild turkeys

History

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.

Conservation

The railroad and its surrounding lands are protected through ongoing preservation efforts focused on maintaining historical structures and minimizing environmental impact.

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Recommended Gear

Layered Clothing

Essential

Allows you to adjust to changing temperatures during your journey.

Camera or Smartphone

Essential

Essential for capturing the scenic landscapes and historic sites along the route.

Rain Jacket

Useful during spring months for unexpected showers.

spring specific

Sun Protection (Hat/Sunscreen)

Protects your skin during sunny summer rides.

summer specific