A non-profit group, backed by prominent industry figures, purchased the Pennsylvania narrow gauge line and plans to start operations again 2021.
Sixty years ago, that quote by East Broad Top Railroad owner Nick Kovalchick signaled the first rebirth of the historic East Broad Top narrow-gauge railroad in central Pennsylvania. It came true again Friday with an announcement that the bulk of the 33-mile line, including six Baldwin steam locomotives, rolling stock, and extensive shops, has been sold to the nonprofit East Broad Top Foundation, Inc., which aims to reopen it for operation in 2021.