East Broad Top Railroad: The Pennsylvania Railroad That Refused to Die

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A scrap dealer buys a railroad. The engines start to cry. And he makes them a promise he keeps for the rest of his life.

That's just one of the extraordinary stories inside today's episode, and it only scratches the surface of what makes the East Broad Top Railroad one of the most remarkable places in America.

In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Greene, Director of Sales and a qualified brakeman at the East Broad Top Railroad, America's oldest operating narrow-gauge railroad, tucked into the mountains of south-central Pennsylvania. Andrew is also the founder of what the Washington Post called the premier American ragtime ensemble in the country. 

In this episode:

• Why trains feel more alive than any other form of transportation
• The history of the East Broad Top Railroad
• The scrap dealer who bought a railroad and made a promise to a steam engine
• The Smithsonian's extraordinary endorsement
• The belt-driven machine shop, which is the last of its kind in North America
• What to expect on a visit, from plush coaches to the cinder car
• The future of the EBT, including rail bikes, track expansion and a 10-year vision

Plan your visit:

• Website: https://eastbroadtop.com/
• Phone: 814-447-3285
• Location: 20 minutes north of PA Turnpike Exit 180 — Fort Littleton

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