Southbound Pogue Excursion

The East Broad Top Railroad’s southbound revival marks a remarkable moment in American rail history, reconnecting Rockhill Furnace with Southern Huntingdon County High School and the quiet community of Pogue for the first time in nearly seven decades. What was once a silent stretch of track, closed in 1956, now echoes again with the sounds of a working narrow-gauge railroad, offering visitors a rare chance to experience a route long thought lost to time. The journey unfolds through rolling hills, wooded valleys, and pastoral landscapes that reflect the region’s deep industrial and cultural roots.

Visiting the East Broad Top Railroad Heritage Park is an experience that extends far beyond a simple train ride. It is a living, breathing window into America’s industrial past, preserved with extraordinary authenticity and care. Guests travel aboard historic equipment on America’s oldest operating narrow-gauge railroad, traversing a section of track that has only recently been restored for passenger service. Every mile reveals the craftsmanship, engineering, and daily life that once powered early American industry, making the experience both educational and deeply immersive.