1 / 3East Broad Top Railroad
📍 Rockhill, NY
National Historic Landmark in central Pennsylvania offering scenic train rides on America's oldest narrow gauge railroad plus guided tours of a belt-driven machine shop and roundhouse.
Coming from an Indiana Hoosier, my two day tour of the East Broad Top Railroad was GREAT! On the hostling tour and train excursion Friday, I was very pleased and happy of the knowledge I learned. BLAIR of Visitor Services/Tour Guide was very helpful in answering every question with accuracy! He did a fantastic job! I highly recommend him leading tours in the future! He was very friendly with the crew and gave really solid knowledge of the railroad while I was there! Trust me. You want to learn about EBTRR, go to that guy!!👍🇺🇸
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with school-age children and older who have a genuine interest in trains, industrial history, or American heritage. Volunteer guides like Blair and Ray bring deep knowledge and enthusiasm that rewards curious kids and adults equally. The combination of a scenic ride and working shop tour fills a full half-day.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Jared Barr
5 months ago
“Coming from an Indiana Hoosier, my two day tour of the East Broad Top Railroad was GREAT! On the hostling tour and train excursion Friday, I was very pleased and happy of the knowledge I learned. BLAIR of Visitor Services/Tour Guide was very helpful in answering every question with accuracy! He did a fantastic job! I highly recommend him leading tours in the future! He was very friendly with the crew and gave really solid knowledge of the railroad while I was there! Trust me. You want to learn about EBTRR, go to that guy!!👍🇺🇸”
Paul Tofani
a month ago
“Unparalleled history at this amazing place. You can truly see how the world was 100 years ago! Staff is super friendly, and they built a great atmosphere for family and friends to enjoy the scenery and ride. I hope they continue to grow!”
Garry Sherlock
6 months ago
“Awesome short line and lots of history to boot. Loved the shop tour and will definitely be back for the trolley tour and rides. It's fantastic that the area has been preserved so very well. Very reminiscent of riding the OC&T back home.”
Melana Maxie
6 months ago
“We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The volunteers were friendly & kind. The box lunch was great! The train ride was beautiful. The facilities were quite nice & the gift shop had some great stuff”
Reviews from Google
Overview
East Broad Top Railroad operates scenic excursion trains on the last surviving narrow gauge common carrier east of the Rocky Mountains. Guided tours cover the historic belt-driven machine shop and roundhouse, led by knowledgeable volunteers including Blair and Ray, both cited by name in recent reviews. Special events include dinner trains, holiday rides, and the Winter Spectacular. Boxed lunches are available. The entire facility is a National Historic Landmark with exceptional preservation.