Guided Tour

Step into living history with a guided visit through the historic railyard of the East Broad Top Railroad. This remarkable narrow gauge railroad operated with rails set closer together than standard lines, requiring a fully self sufficient operation supported by an extensive shop complex. Visitors begin at the original Freight Office where exhibits and artifacts introduce the fascinating story of the railroad and its survival. The journey continues to the impressive roundhouse where steam locomotives were once prepared for daily service and where restoration work still continues today.

The experience concludes inside one of the most intact belt driven machine shops in the United States. Original equipment powered by overhead belts and line shafts offers a rare look into industrial craftsmanship from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Walking through these preserved buildings feels like traveling back in time, surrounded by authentic machinery and historic structures. Guests should expect uneven terrain and outdoor conditions as tours operate in all weather, creating a truly immersive and educational exploration of American railroad heritage.