East Broad Top Railroad

Apparently, East Broad Top is analagous to Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, in that it is an operating steam locomotive maintenance shop and roundhouse, over 100 years old, and there just aren't any of these things left anymore. Much like in Jamestown, they have an operating machine shop with central power and a leather belt system.

On the day we visited, it was closed for the season, and there was no one around. I thought this added to its stark appeal, although it would have been nice to see inside.

This railroad is privately owned, and is narrow gauge. Like Railtown, it was a short line. It is in the town of Orbisonia, next to Rock Hill Springs (south of State College, and a very small town).