Guided Tour
All Ages • 1 Hour Walking Tour
What to Expect
Experience the national treasure of the East Broad Top Railroad’s historic railyard—home to America’s most intact belt-driven machine shop, a magnificent eight-stall roundhouse, and so much more!
Built as a narrow-gauge railroad—with rails just three feet apart instead of the standard width—the East Broad Top had to be entirely self-sufficient. To support its operations, an extensive shop complex was constructed to maintain its fleet of locomotives and cars.
Frozen in time, these buildings and their original machinery remain remarkably intact, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to experience industrial history as it once was—authentic, immersive, and alive.
Important: Tours involve uneven terrain and crossing several train tracks. Please wear closed-toed shoes for your safety.
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Tour Overview:
Shop tours will begin at the original Freight Office for the East Broad Top Railroad. Arrive early and enjoy a selection of displays and artifacts from the railroad’s past. Here, your guide will give you an overview of the railroad’s history, and how/why it survived for us to enjoy today.
Your next stop is the Roundhouse, the heart of any steam-powered railroad. This is where locomotives were stored and readied for their days’ work. Today, it is the hub of our locomotive restoration efforts and still houses all six of our steam locomotives.
Your final stop is the largest and most intact belt-driven machine shop still in existence in the United States. Every machine was powered by a stationary steam engine through an elaborate working of overhead belts and line shafts.
Restrictions
While we have made every reasonable effort to accommodate all visitors on our guided tours, the historic nature of our shop complex does present challenges for those requiring mobility devices or have difficulty standing for long periods of time.
A wheelchair accessible golf-cart is available by request to shuttle visitors between tour stops.
- There are no paved walkways in the historic shop complex
- The buildings on our guided tours are not climate-controlled
- While benches are available at each stop, tours do require visitors to stand or stay in one place for long periods
- Entering buildings requires navigating wooden floors, door thresholds, train tracks, gravel, and other uneven surfaces
Duration
Approx. 1 Hour
Address
Freight Office
Pricing
| Adult | Guided Tour | $18 |
| Child | Guided Tour | $8 |
Cancellation Policy
No refunds. Full value of tickets may be transferred to credit. Trains and tours operate rain, snow or shine. Motive power and rolling stock are subject to change without notice.
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