East Broad Top Update!

Good information. Someone might also post on the happenings with the RR bridge that was heavily damaged, when some idiot drove under the "low bridge" with some sort of back-hoe, and dislodged the bridge off it's foundation. The State Police have already caught the individual, but no subsequent information on who will be paying for the repairs.

I don't have an update on the bridge, but 16 was filled with water yesterday. Hydro to follow.

Hydro already? That was fast! Details??

@Dave Albright posted:

I don't have an update on the bridge, but 16 was filled with water yesterday. Hydro to follow.

Why do a hydro, when every steam locomotive there will require the FRA mandated 15 year inspection and re-certification?

Biggest problem with the EBT, Orbisonia, PA, is that it is remote, far from main stream tourist traffic.  A hard fix, IMO.  

I'm sorry all. I'm just passing along info from an employee.

@Mike CT posted:

Biggest problem with the EBT, Orbisonia, PA, is that it is remote, far from main stream tourist traffic.  A hard fix, IMO.  

Less than 30 min from the Willow Hill exit off the PA TP.

@Mike CT posted:

Biggest problem with the EBT, Orbisonia, PA, is that it is remote, far from main stream tourist traffic.  A hard fix, IMO.  

Never seemed to have a negative effect before. Then there is the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR out in Colorado, which really isn't all that easy to get to either, yet they were doing exceptionally well prior to the "stay at home" mess.

@Mike CT posted:

Biggest problem with the EBT, Orbisonia, PA, is that it is remote, far from main stream tourist traffic.  A hard fix, IMO.  

@mwb posted:

Less than 30 min from the Willow Hill exit off the PA TP.

@Hot Water posted:

Never seemed to have a negative effect before. Then there is the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR out in Colorado, which really isn't all that easy to get to either, yet they were doing exceptionally well prior to the "stay at home" mess.

And, Pennsylvania is not one of the big western states. Everything is a lot closer back here in the east. lol There are other worthwhile railroading attractions in Pennsylvania that already draw many out-of-state folks.

The EBT truly is a trip back into history. I have confidence that this group will do a wonderful job, and keep it that way.

@Mike CT posted:

Biggest problem with the EBT, Orbisonia, PA, is that it is remote, far from main stream tourist traffic.  A hard fix, IMO.  

The remote location is what makes it special, and probably also allowed it to survive intact.

Went there for a tour in 2018.  By coincidence, the trolley museum next door was having a "Daniel Tiger" day (PBS kids' character).  There was no shortage of families that were willing to make the trip.  When EBT is up and running, train fanatics will flock there, especially considering the pent up demand from the years it was dormant.

If you build it, they will come.  

Slow day on the forum.  Sorry I woke everyone up.