A vault of trees (EBT, 12 of 16)
East Broadtop Railroad (EBT).
Mount Union, PA.
I walked back to the railroad crossing and took a look down the tracks. It is a fascinating dichotomy between the lone rehabilitated stretch of rail, forming a tunnel through the trees, and the adjacent abandoned sections. After the leaves come out in spring it seems truly abandoned. I have no idea if the rails are passable today. However, the number of people I saw on the tracks in the area indicates low concern for rail traffic.
Here's a link to more of my railroad related images.
Background
I was inspired to seek out this section of the railroad by one of lostfate13's photos:
www.flickr.com/photos/35555684@N00/266562155/
A little internet research turned up this excellent guide to the EBT railroad throughout the region:
www.spikesys.com/EBT/ebt_guid.html
Portions of the original line in Orbisonia, PA have been rehabilitated and operate seasonally as a tourist attraction. Here's one place to start looking for more info:
The Friends of the East Broad Top railroad operates a restoration crew, and the webpage welcomes new enthusiasts:
A vault of trees (EBT, 12 of 16)
East Broadtop Railroad (EBT).
Mount Union, PA.
I walked back to the railroad crossing and took a look down the tracks. It is a fascinating dichotomy between the lone rehabilitated stretch of rail, forming a tunnel through the trees, and the adjacent abandoned sections. After the leaves come out in spring it seems truly abandoned. I have no idea if the rails are passable today. However, the number of people I saw on the tracks in the area indicates low concern for rail traffic.
Here's a link to more of my railroad related images.
Background
I was inspired to seek out this section of the railroad by one of lostfate13's photos:
www.flickr.com/photos/35555684@N00/266562155/
A little internet research turned up this excellent guide to the EBT railroad throughout the region:
www.spikesys.com/EBT/ebt_guid.html
Portions of the original line in Orbisonia, PA have been rehabilitated and operate seasonally as a tourist attraction. Here's one place to start looking for more info:
The Friends of the East Broad Top railroad operates a restoration crew, and the webpage welcomes new enthusiasts: