They have a lot of work to do to reopen more of the inactive track. It’s been out of service since 1956 and trees grew between the rails and road crossings paved over, bridges need work as well as the two tunnels. This section the other way from the station was traveled before by speeders after the previous ownership restored about a mile of track and the regular train normally uses part of that section to turn on the wye. They want to restore more track that was never used in the tourist era. Like to Saltillo and the tunnels.
Great road work guys ! This is a dream come true. The progress is so far amazing. Can you imagine if the government was doing this work ? The site studies would take years and use up all monies. I plan on a trip north to get my hands dirty working on any job I can.
@@steamlogger Wow! Had no idea that they were extending track south of Orbisonia. I've always thought the abandoned EBT track was overgrown and had no use of it anymore. The EBT and the FEBT apparently seem to have a vision for new life on the old abandoned stretch of track from Orbisonia towards Three Springs and Saltillo, and eventually towads Robertsdale. And yes, the EBT Rays Hill and Sideling Hill tunnels do need some serious work.
Echo the other positive comments. Too bad y'all didn't qualify for some of the $1T infrastructure bill -- seems there would be a strong case for some freight taking trucks off the roads, and so on.
@@bakerboat4572 Ah, but you're thinking logically. That's not how these things work. In any case, I'm out of the loop, and can only cheer from the peanut gallery.
They are working south. Last I heard Sherlysburg was as far north as they are going. The far northern section is not owned by the East Broad Top Foundation. The EBTF owns to the end of track at Woodville.
@@steamlogger i would ask for it back considering they're doing nothing with it other than cool storage i dont know why they would put all this effort in leaving the crossing and updating it if they didn't plan on doing something with it
Wonderful to see progress, and some of the first passengers on that section in around 70 years.
It is great to see the track returned to active use after so many years
They have a lot of work to do to reopen more of the inactive track. It’s been out of service since 1956 and trees grew between the rails and road crossings paved over, bridges need work as well as the two tunnels. This section the other way from the station was traveled before by speeders after the previous ownership restored about a mile of track and the regular train normally uses part of that section to turn on the wye. They want to restore more track that was never used in the tourist era. Like to Saltillo and the tunnels.
It's such a joy to see ebt coming back to life
It is amazing to see the progress. Thanks for watching
What fantastic work by the crews fixing the track. Job well done!
It is great to see the EBT come back to life.
You have done very very well. Well done.
Thank you very much!
It's awesome to see this kind of work being done to save the EBT, I love narrow gauge trains and it's good to know this one is being cared for.
It sure is!
Great road work guys ! This is a dream come true. The progress is so far amazing. Can you imagine if the government was doing this work ? The site studies would take years and use up all monies. I plan on a trip north to get my hands dirty working on any job I can.
It was great to see all the progress of rebuilding the line.
Thank you. An informative video.
Thanks for watching
Near Rockhill, PA
That is correct. They are doing a great job bringing the EBT back to life.
@@steamlogger TY
Great to ebt back! And reopening track south of orby.
This is continued great news.
Step by step, inch by inch, slowly they are turning the EBT around!
Are they extending the East Broad Top Railroad south towards Three Springs, Saltillo and Robertsdale?
Yes, they are working towards Saltillo first. The tunnels will need serious attention before trains can run to Robertsdale.
@@steamlogger Wow! Had no idea that they were extending track south of Orbisonia. I've always thought the abandoned EBT track was overgrown and had no use of it anymore. The EBT and the FEBT apparently seem to have a vision for new life on the old abandoned stretch of track from Orbisonia towards Three Springs and Saltillo, and eventually towads Robertsdale. And yes, the EBT Rays Hill and Sideling Hill tunnels do need some serious work.
Is it known when track laying will begin south of Highway 475?
Rob could you find out if that’s a Leslie A-125 horn please?
It is not. It's a single chime from a 3/5 chime Nathan K series.
@@parails Thank You for the reply!
Looks like all the flatcars are all covered.
9:35 near Jordan Summit and Jordan junction. Hope more track is laid well.
The plan is to continue rebuilding track south
@@steamlogger can’t wait for more updates soon
Echo the other positive comments. Too bad y'all didn't qualify for some of the $1T infrastructure bill -- seems there would be a strong case for some freight taking trucks off the roads, and so on.
Thanks for watching.
It's a tourist operation, so I'd doubt they'd ever qualify for funding of that kind. Plus only 10% of the bill actually went to infrastructure.
@@bakerboat4572 Ah, but you're thinking logically. That's not how these things work. In any case, I'm out of the loop, and can only cheer from the peanut gallery.
im surprised at how much of the track is still intact are planning on reopening to allenport???
That’s new track they layed
They are using the old rail with new ties
They are working south. Last I heard Sherlysburg was as far north as they are going. The far northern section is not owned by the East Broad Top Foundation. The EBTF owns to the end of track at Woodville.
@@steamlogger thanks. I’m supposed they’re in such good shape
@@steamlogger i would ask for it back considering they're doing nothing with it other than cool storage i dont know why they would put all this effort in leaving the crossing and updating it if they didn't plan on doing something with it