In the two years since this video was done, a lot has happened with the East Broad Top in the most positive aspect. The place literally is being brought back to life. The railroad is truly on the march to extending the line to Saltillo (and as of this posting, it is looking like they may actually raise the funds for not only their current fundraising campaign, but to get the track material purchased heading for Pogue which is 1/3 of the way to Saltillo itself). The shops also are getting completely redone or have had their foundations stabilized, roof work being completed, etc. it is a marvel to watch this railroad be brought back to life and watching the General public get involved physically with the track gangs, or people like me and many others donating what we can to help out. If things keep going the way they are, in the next few years there will actually be trains running on trackage that has not seen a train since 1956.

Well done! I volunteer on the track gang for the FEBT and loved watching this. Thanks.

Wonderful! thanks for sharing! EBT is a National Treasure.

“There are very few things in the world as dead as a steam locomotive without steam in it, and there are very few things as alive as a steam locomotive with steam in it” that… that might be the closest thing to describing the deal with the steam bug I have ever heard.

That last minute or so with Lynn was as good as it gets. Thank you for sharing.

Very well done. The background track just gives a sense of respect and dignity to the history of the railroad. I also love the graphics for each section. Thanks for sharing.

East coasts nevada northern (the railroad there shutdown in the 80s but left everything from the beginning)

Great video! I really enjoyed it.

the 2 most breath taking things of the EBT: 1: watching 16 wake up and breathe was tear jerking. it was like watching someone wake up from a near fatal coma 2: The EBT effectively locked the doors and walked away. meaning the shops were as they left it, and seeing that shop like it you got shoved back to the week they were closing up made quite a few people go "oh my god...." its amazing how well they fixed the broken areas of the shop and how it looks beautiful Also he's absolutely right about them making noises when they sleep. DRGW #346 at the CRRM used to snore with her snifters. theyd vibrate out of nowhere. and 491 used to moo when she got up to pressure. and also cross compound air compressors will ask a question when they get up to full air pressure. instead of going "boom-pah boom pah" they go "Boooom???? poooof." steam engines have personalities. theyll play with you just to mess with you, theyll give you kisses, theyll talk back. not one locomotive is the same as another, even if theyre the same build model.

@JAdg75oo00

11 ай бұрын

Amen 🙏😊🚂 Edit: wait Kisses? How?

Excellent video and incredibly well done! And I can't agree with Mr. Moedinger more... His summing up of steam locomotives and how a cold, dead one compares to a hot, live one is spot on and I couldn't have said it better. The EBT is definitely on my bucket list to visit and I'm looking forward to the day I can take it all in... And I also can't agree more with his sentiment to make it go!

@ashleympurvis

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ashleympurvis

2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Moedinger was a joy to interview for this.

@leonidassavalas745

2 жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same in my comment, but you said it all. I freely admit Mr. Moedinger gave me a little lump in the 'ole throat...

@RailPreserver2K

Жыл бұрын

Paul merriman said the same about steam

I enjoyed this very much. Thank you!

Amazing video Ashley and team, I'm so blessed to have been apart of this place

I admire those that are bringing it back to life. I wish I could be a part of it but that's just not in the cards. 😺

Beautiful piece of a beautiful railroad! Keep up the great work

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Well worth the wait, fantastic job!

@ashleympurvis

2 жыл бұрын

We're glad to hear it!

I think UNESCO should consider EBT as a World Haitage Site.

@RailPreserver2K

Жыл бұрын

Same with white pass, it ended common carrier service in 1983 but entered excursion service 5 years later in 1988

Well done video of a truly legendary railroad

@ashleympurvis

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

7:59 thats from the great northern railroad centennial record from the 60s :)

At 0:42 seconds , it looks like an orb moving upward on the right side of the screen.???

Awesome video

@ashleympurvis

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Best railroad in the east.

@ashleympurvis

2 жыл бұрын

We agree!

Hello, is it ok if use some of these shots for a music video? I’m hoping to spread the word even further that you guys are coming back.