East Broad Top Railroad

“East Broad Top Railroad” by Kenneth C. Springirth, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on February 6, 2008, offers a detailed exploration of a significant transportation history in the United States. This edition, comprising 130 pages, presents the story of the East Broad Top Railroad, which was chartered in 1856 and began operations in 1873, connecting the Broad Top Mountain coal field with the Pennsylvania Railroad at Mount Union. The narrative covers the railroad’s decline in coal transportation, leading to its service cessation in 1956, and its subsequent revival as a tourist line in 1960.

Readers will find a rich collection of vintage photographs that highlight the steam locomotives, rolling stock, and the historic railroad yard at Rockhill Furnace, recognized as the most historic railroad yard in North America. The book delves into the railroad’s operational history and its impact on the local community in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. With a focus on transportation and local history, this pictorial account captures the essence of a bygone era in American railroading.