New Deluxe Shop Tour for EBT 2011 Fall Spectacular

New for the East Broad Top Railroad's 2011 Fall Spectacular is a "Deluxe" shop tour. During this special two hour tour, all the machinery that has been restored by Friends of the EBT volunteers over the past decade will be operated and demonstrated to attendees.

Of special note, during the 2011 Deluxe Tours will be the first public operation of part of the EBT's line shaft system. It will be used to power a piece of machinery from the stationary steam engine (operated on compressed air.) This is the first time since 1956 this has occurred. In total it is expected at most four shafts in the system and six pieces of machinery will operate for the tour. Such a demonstration of the EBT's historic maintenance shops has never been offered before.

The traditional 45 minute tour will still be available to visit the shops without equipment in operation. Traditional shop tours will be held Saturday and Sunday at 10:00, 11:30, 1:00 and 4:00. The 2 hour Deluxe Shop Tours will be held Friday 10-7-11 at 5:00 PM and Saturday 10-8-11 at 3:00 PM. Traditional Tours are $10 per person all ages. The Deluxe Tours are $20 and are limited to visitors age 12 and older. Children are not permitted on the Deluxe Tour but are welcome on the Traditional Tour.

DISCLAIMER: Machinery, belts and shafting being demonstrated on tours are original antiques and due to their age all equipment may not be available for all tours.

For more information on the EBT's 2011 Fall Spectacular visit the EBT's Web Site and their Fall Spectacular 2011 Information.

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