FRIENDS OF EAST BROADTOP

ROBERTSDALE, PA

Friends of East Broadtop (FEB) is a non-profit organization based in Robertsdale, Pennsylvania. The organization was founded in 1990 and is dedicated to preserving, restoring and operating the East Broad Top Railroad and Coal Co. (EBT). FEB is made up of volunteers who are passionate about the historic EBT and its many contributions to the region and the nation.

The EBT is a narrow-gauge railroad that was built in 1871 and operated until 1956. It was the first railroad in the country to be designed and built exclusively for freight service. The EBT has been a source of great pride in the Robertsdale area and continues to be an important part of the local economy.

FEB's mission is to preserve and maintain the EBT's extensive infrastructure, equipment, and rolling stock. FEB has also been responsible for restoring several of the EBT's units and for operating regular excursions on the railroad. FEB hosts numerous events throughout the year to raise awareness and funds for the preservation of this historic railroad.

FEB's efforts have been recognized by many organizations, including the National Railway Historical Society, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the National Historic Landmark program. FEB is committed to preserving the EBT for future generations to enjoy and to helping to ensure that it remains an important part of the history of Robertsdale, Pennsylvania.

FRIENDS OF EAST BROADTOP is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ROBERTSDALE PA. US MID #8404200182

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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• telephone: 8146352388
• website: http://www.febt.org/museum.html

FRIENDS OF EAST BROADTOP
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ROBERTSDALE
PA
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