East Broad Top Ride to the South End of Open Track
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During the 2022 fall FEBT reunion M6 ran south to the current end of track from Rockhill Furnace.
At this time only every third tie was in place. This will allow work trains to travel the line for further restoration.
At the south end the rails have been removed from the right of way across highway 475 to allow the sub road bed to be cleaned of dirt and debris in preparation of returning the track to service.
On the way back we stopped by the coal tipple to see the progress on the new construction.
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Wonderful to see progress, and some of the first passengers on that section in around 70 years.
@steamlogger
Жыл бұрын
It is great to see the track returned to active use after so many years
@robkrasinski6217
Жыл бұрын
They have a lot of work to do to reopen more of the inactive track. It’s been out of service since 1956 and trees grew between the rails and road crossings paved over, bridges need work as well as the two tunnels. This section the other way from the station was traveled before by speeders after the previous ownership restored about a mile of track and the regular train normally uses part of that section to turn on the wye. They want to restore more track that was never used in the tourist era. Like to Saltillo and the tunnels.
It's such a joy to see ebt coming back to life
@steamlogger
Ай бұрын
It is amazing to see the progress. Thanks for watching
It's awesome to see this kind of work being done to save the EBT, I love narrow gauge trains and it's good to know this one is being cared for.
@steamlogger
Жыл бұрын
It sure is!
What fantastic work by the crews fixing the track. Job well done!
@steamlogger
Жыл бұрын
It is great to see the EBT come back to life.
You have done very very well. Well done.
@steamlogger
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Great road work guys ! This is a dream come true. The progress is so far amazing. Can you imagine if the government was doing this work ? The site studies would take years and use up all monies. I plan on a trip north to get my hands dirty working on any job I can.
@steamlogger
Жыл бұрын
It was great to see all the progress of rebuilding the line.
Great to ebt back! And reopening track south of orby.
This is continued great news. Step by step, inch by inch, slowly they are turning the EBT around!
Thank you. An informative video.
@steamlogger
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
9:35 near Jordan Summit and Jordan junction. Hope more track is laid well.
@steamlogger
Жыл бұрын
The plan is to continue rebuilding track south
@nicholasmedovich6729
Жыл бұрын
@@steamlogger can’t wait for more updates soon
Is it known when track laying will begin south of Highway 475?
Are they extending the East Broad Top Railroad south towards Three Springs, Saltillo and Robertsdale?
@steamlogger
Жыл бұрын
Yes, they are working towards Saltillo first. The tunnels will need serious attention before trains can run to Robertsdale.
@danielfoster3642
Жыл бұрын
@@steamlogger Wow! Had no idea that they were extending track south of Orbisonia. I've always thought the abandoned EBT track was overgrown and had no use of it anymore. The EBT and the FEBT apparently seem to have a vision for new life on the old abandoned stretch of track from Orbisonia towards Three Springs and Saltillo, and eventually towads Robertsdale. And yes, the EBT Rays Hill and Sideling Hill tunnels do need some serious work.
Near Rockhill, PA
@steamlogger
10 ай бұрын
That is correct. They are doing a great job bringing the EBT back to life.
@WaltANelsonPHD
10 ай бұрын
@@steamlogger TY
Rob could you find out if that’s a Leslie A-125 horn please?
@parails
Жыл бұрын
It is not. It's a single chime from a 3/5 chime Nathan K series.
@rustyc521
Жыл бұрын
@@parails Thank You for the reply!
@nicholasmedovich6729
Жыл бұрын
Looks like all the flatcars are all covered.
im surprised at how much of the track is still intact are planning on reopening to allenport???
@reagansmith8859
Жыл бұрын
That’s new track they layed
@steamlogger
Жыл бұрын
They are using the old rail with new ties
@steamlogger
Жыл бұрын
They are working south. Last I heard Sherlysburg was as far north as they are going. The far northern section is not owned by the East Broad Top Foundation. The EBTF owns to the end of track at Woodville.
@reagansmith8859
Жыл бұрын
@@steamlogger thanks. I’m supposed they’re in such good shape
@southerncanadiancoins757
Жыл бұрын
@@steamlogger i would ask for it back considering they're doing nothing with it other than cool storage i dont know why they would put all this effort in leaving the crossing and updating it if they didn't plan on doing something with it
Echo the other positive comments. Too bad y'all didn't qualify for some of the $1T infrastructure bill -- seems there would be a strong case for some freight taking trucks off the roads, and so on.
@steamlogger
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@bakerboat4572
Жыл бұрын
It's a tourist operation, so I'd doubt they'd ever qualify for funding of that kind. Plus only 10% of the bill actually went to infrastructure.
@happyhome41
Жыл бұрын
@@bakerboat4572 Ah, but you're thinking logically. That's not how these things work. In any case, I'm out of the loop, and can only cheer from the peanut gallery.