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EBT – 1870′s Shops Steam Engine – First run in over 50 years – Part 2


This 1870′s single cylinder steam engine came to the East Broad Top Railroad in 1882, reportedly from the Rockhill Iron and Coal Company iron furnace nearby. It resides in the Machine Shop near the boilers. This engine supplies the power … Continue reading

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EBT – 1870′s Shops Steam Engine – First run in over 50 years – Part 1

This 1870′s single cylinder steam engine cam to the East Broad Top Railroad in 1882, reported from the Rockhill Iron and Coal Company iron furnace nearby. It resides in the Machine Shop near the boilers. This engine supplies the power … Continue reading

Posted in Build Wood Fired Boiler | Tagged antique, broad, east, engine, Gauge, history, narrow, railroad, restoration, steam, top | 3 Comments