East Broad Top Railroad

10/06/2026

The EBT Needs You!

The Fall Season is here, with our Pumpkin Patch Express departing THIS WEEKEND. We are looking for volunteers to help at Colgate Grove during the event during all of the following event days: October: 17, 24, 25, & 31

Those interested are encouraged to reach out to Justin Santichen - The EBT's Director of Events and Visitor Experience at his email: [email protected]

Help make the Pumpkin Patch Express a memorial experience for all and volunteer today!

10/06/2026

Still time for you to reserve your spot. Visit eastbroadtop.com

🚂🍂This Saturday, October 10, Ladies of Steam is headed to East Broad Top Railroad for our Steam-Power Workshop!

Ever wished someone would simply say, “Come on, let me show you,” and teach you how these incredible machines work? This is that kind of day. ❤️

Spend the day learning hands-on with an incredible group of women of steam, asking questions, building confidence, and getting up close with steam traction engines.

And we’ll finish the day with a steam train excursion behind Locomotive #16 through the beautiful fall colors of Pennsylvania. 🍂🚂

Men are welcome, too! We want this knowledge shared!

Nicole will be teaching alongside Michele, Erin, Susan, Shelley, and other incredible Ladies of Steam.
As one steam student share...
“Nicole's presentation was my favorite part of steam school because they were well thought-out, she had nice visual aids and she is skilled at presenting.” ~ Paul

If you’ve been thinking about coming, this is your final call! ❤️

🎟️ Registration Link in comments

Come learn. Come ask questions. Come on, let us show you. 🚂🔥

10/05/2026

So, what exactly is the Ladies of Steam event?
It’s a hands-on steam-power workshop at the East Broad Top,not just a demonstration and not just a train ride.
On October 10, participants will spend the day learning directly from the Ladies of Steam and the EBT crew, with hands-on experience around vintage steam equipment, a steam engine demonstration and our Master Mechanic’s Boiler Talk.
You’ll also get an up-close look at the steam locomotives and the people who keep them operating.
Then, after the workshop, the day concludes with a nine-mile ride behind Locomotive No. 16 through the Aughwick Valley.
The experience is limited to 40 participants to keep it personal and hands-on, and includes a boxed lunch, commemorative photo and special souvenir.
If you've ever wanted to do more than simply watch steam in action, this is what the Ladies of Steam workshop is all about.
🚂 Ladies of Steam Heritage Steam-Power Workshop
📅 October 10
🎟️ Details & registration: eastbroadtop.com/events/ladies-of-steam/

10/04/2026

Christmas is coming to Coal Country. 🎄🚂

Beginning November 27, Christmas in Coal Country returns to the East Broad Top Railroad.

Climb aboard for a holiday experience at the railroad, complete with steam, Christmas decorations and a visit with Santa.

Make the East Broad Top part of your Christmas season.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: https://eastbroadtop.com/events/christmas-coal-country/

10/03/2026

The train ride is just the beginning. 🎃

Ride the Pumpkin Patch Express to Colgate Grove, where you'll find the pumpkin patch, hay bale wagon rides, pumpkin decorating, mini-golf, co****le, a bounce house, fire pits, a free photo booth, costume contests and more.

And this is Halloween fun for the whole family — no screams, no scares.

The Pumpkin Patch Express runs select dates throughout October. Book your trip now at https://eastbroadtop.com/events/the-pumpkin-patch-express/

10/02/2026

What are you doing this weekend? 🚂

There’s more than one way to experience the East Broad Top.

🚲 Explore the railroad aboard a Rail Bike
🚂 Head down the line on a Southbound Ride
🍺 Make a night of it with Broad Top Brews

Three different experiences. One weekend at the East Broad Top.

Plan your weekend and reserve your spot at eastbroadtop.com

10/02/2026

Thank you to Good Morning Washington and ABC7 for featuring the East Broad Top on this mornings programming! If you missed it live, or don’t live in the DC market, here’s the online segments posted to their website, featuring General Manager Brad Esposito and Director of Sales Andrew Greene.

The East Broad Top Railroad, America’s oldest narrow-gauge railroad, is steaming into autumn with an unforgettable lineup of seasonal experiences. (7NEWS)

10/02/2026

For those in the greater Washington DC area, tune in NOW on WJLA ABC7, Good Morning Washington to see the East Broad Top Railroad featured all morning! Starting in just a few minutes!

10/01/2026

East Broad Top Railroad Archives and Special Collections

Over the last five years, the East Broad Top Archives and Special Collections has been fortunate enough to be entrusted to steward many significant photographic collections. October’s digital exhibit features a recently donated collection by avid rail photography collector Arnold Menke. Menke is one of the generous donors whose contributions have enriched the archives and are now accessible to the public. To view the new exhibit, please visit the Archives’ Digital Catalog and click on the “What’s New?” "https://ebtarchives.catalogaccess.com/exhibits?search=&page=1&size=50&withImages=false" tab.

EBTF.2025.25 features print photographs, black-and-white negatives, and color positives of scenes from the Common Carrier and Kovalchick Tourist Railroad eras. This collection includes images of a variety of rolling stock, an EBT Transit Co. coach, and freight and passenger trains along the line, spanning nearly sixty years of EBT history.

EBTF.2025.25 was not the first collection that Menke donated to the EBT Archives. In 2024, Menke gave a series of 119 black-and-white negatives of largely Common carrier era images (EBTF.2024.31). We encourage you to explore this rewarding collection as well.

The archives thank Mr. Arnold Menke again for his stewardship and continued generosity.

The EBT Archives is a conjoined operating unit between the EBT Foundation and the Friends of the East Broad Top. Thank you for your continued support to protect, preserve, and provide access to the EBT Foundation and Friends of the EBT collections!

Images:

EBTF.2025.25.76. "EBT View South Orbisonia.” 1958. Photographer Unknown. EBT Foundation, Inc. Arnold Menke Collection. All Rights Reserved.

EBTF.2025.25.37. "M1 Rear View, 1929 ‘Yellow Coach’." September 29, 1991. Photographer Unknown. EBT Foundation, Inc. Arnold Menke Collection. All Rights Reserved.

10/01/2026

There's still time to be part of this educational event. If you've ever wanted to learn more about how a steam engine works, this is one of the best ways to do it. Book your spot at the link below

https://eastbroadtop.com/events/ladies-of-steam/

October 10...When we say you’ll be in the company of some incredible Ladies of Steam at East Broad Top, we mean it!

Lady of Steam Erin is one of the knowledgeable women who will be teaching and apart of the comrade at our October 10 event. We’re excited to have her sharing her knowledge and experience with everyone joining us for this first time ever event.

October 10 at East Broad Top Railroad.
Info and ticket link in the comments!

📸 Photo by Mark Turkovich
📷 Gifted by Jamesbo7