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East Broad Top 15 is a 2-8-2 Mikado type steam locomotive and was built in February 1914 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works restored on 1960. The locomotive was out of service on 2001 for repairs, returned to service on 2005, and last ran on December 2011 when East Broad Top Railroad was closed. On February 14, 2020 the East Broad Top Railroad is reopening and all the engines are being restored into operating condition. As of 2023 the locomotive is being restored into operating condition.
History[edit]
East Broad Top 15 is the third mikado built in February 1914. The locomotive had returned to service on 1960.[1][2] The locomotive was out of service on 2001 for repairs,[3] returned to service on 2005,[4] and last ran on December 2011 when the East Broad Top Railroad was closed.[5] On February 14, 2020 the East Broad Top Railroad is reopening and all the engines are being restored into operating condition.[6] As of 2024 the locomotive is being restored into operating condition.[7][8][9][10][11]
References[edit]
- ^ "East Broad Top Railroad Locomotive Roster: 15". oldeastie.com.
- ^ Solomon, Brian (March 1, 2013). "EBT 15". Tracking the Light. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ^ "Steam Locomotive Information". www.steamlocomotive.info. May 30, 2003. Retrieved May 30, 2003.
- ^ "JSTOR: Search Results". www.jstor.org.
- ^ "East Broad Top Railroad". June 8, 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-06-08. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
- ^ "Steam Locomotives • East Broad Top Railroad". April 8, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ Cupper, Dan (August 18, 2022). "Work continues to return first EBT steam locomotive to service". Trains. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ^ Iverson, Lucas (December 14, 2022). "East Broad Top Railroad locomotives in the 21st century". Trains. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ Langowska, Victoria (February 19, 2023). "EBT foundation debuts 107 year old steam engine". WJAC. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ Franz, Justin (March 8, 2023). "After Successful Winter Spectacular, EBT Eyes Next 2-8-2 to Restore". Railfan & Railroad Magazine. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ Writer, RON MORGAN Staff (July 25, 2023). "EBT looks ahead to busy 2024". The Daily News. Retrieved July 25, 2023.