The most INCREDIBLE preserved railroad almost didn't survive - these people SAVED it

The East Broad Top Railroad is an amazing railroad - frozen in time, since 1956. It's been reported as one of the most "complete" railroads, retaining all of it's shops, accessory buildings, locomotives, and cars. The EBT has been back at it since 2020, and just recently got a steam locomotive back in service as of this year. It's a truly magnificent landmark everyone should see.
Huge thanks to @nicholasozorak2931 for putting together this incredible edit.
Also featuring amazing bluegrass music by @WingsStrings !
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[@NickOzorak]

Since I "rediscovered" the East Broad Top back in 2016 and began filming it, telling the story through video has been a goal of mine. The trailer I created for the launch three years ago was a start, but I have filmed rebuilding efforts since then. This video isn't just about the trains. It's about the people who made preservation of the railroad possible. Thank you Mark for this collaboration opportunity.

[@Hyce777]

Folks, this video is Nick's masterpiece. I'm just happy I had a small piece of helping with it and presenting things to you all... It's fantastic to be able to collaborate with you on these things. These stories of preservation matter - and being able to share them in this way is fantastic. I hope everyone enjoyed.

[@Jdmjunkie001]

I could see you and Hyce going around the country doing documentary films for KZbin.

[@RoBBz2000]

what a great collaboration! Mark you are a great presenter and Nick gave us some wonderful shots! really a masterpiece! regards from Germany :)

[@drewbarker8504]

Nick, thank you for doing such a fantastic job putting this together. With Mark as host, and featuring all of the people involved who brought back the EBT for the 3rd time. There’s not just coal in the hills of Pennsylvania-there’s a diamond. 🥂

[@000622477]

Looks like a straight up documentary you can see on History channel or a science channel

[@edvinjohansson9625]

I have no idea what you're paying Nick, but he deserves a raise. The whole video was a masterpiece, and the outro was just spectacular.

[@Hyce777]

Nick is a master of his craft. Always supremely excited to work with him, and this just lined up and worked out perfectly.

[@TweezersUnlimited]

This whole thing deserves a TV slot, i was BLOWN AWAY

[@StorMike9erCharlie]

The whole video was edited like an actual discovery documentary. Especially the walking and talking, and the zoom out to the station. HEAVY props to you, Nick and everyone else for this banger of a video

[@NickOzorak]

Thanks for the props!

[@applicablerobot]

I completely second this. I don't often watch at 1x, but this was worth it. Nick, if you can make more and or longer content on the East Broad Top (or in general actually) I'd certainly watch it.

[@thethirdman225]

Yes, a very nice job. I’ve been in media and television production over 35 years.

[@15nyonker]

So this is why East Broadtop gets so much attention. As much as I love locomotives, when I saw that machine shop, I think I fell in love.

[@Hyce777]

We have me on the 2nd camera walking in for the first time, gasping, and saying "holy shit". Lol. It's incredible.

[@Ronald.Golleher]

​@Hyce that should be a members video clip then, some of the outtakes or unused footage from this trip

[@Hyce777]

​@@Ronald.Golleher you bet mate

[@mr_no_fun8789]

You really have to see it to believe it. You saw the machine shop, but there's also the locomotive shop, car shop, foundry, blacksmith shop, and several more buildings and facilities. I used to volunteer there untill work made me stop, but I plan on resuming.

[@Wilett614]

Your NOT the Only one Brother !! That steam powered MACHINE SHOP gets my Juices Flowing BIG TIME I am a retired Toolmaker /Machinist {Old school} : ))

[@UPRGH]

This was not what I was expecting to see….. the first scenes made my jaw drop and the documentary style was perfect. And now I might start studying the EBT a little bit more…. This is amazing

[@erksteen6723]

Wow, you've outdone yourself on this one. Truly epic. I hope you film more Videos like this!

[@Keystone1906_Productions]

Nice video Hyce. Are you planning to go to east broad top when they have restored the rest of the steam engines cause I might

[@Mr.crisskombat]

Still can’t believe this railroad reopened 3 times and still survives today

[@Rocker-1234]

that speech was amazing. ive always been called crazy for seeing steamers as living but its good to see im not alone. but damn, that place looks amazing.

[@khromex7444]

Y'all can call me a softie, I felt the weight of the emotions behind the EBT in this video and I am crying. Never give up on what you believe in.

[@tomwalker1268]

My family and I live directly beside the EBT. We have since 1974 and we love the trains. We are so thankful for the East Broad Top Foundation and what they have done to keep the EBT alive and prospering. Everyone needs to come and enjoy this magnificent piece of history! You won't be disappointed! This is an excellent video and even though I have enjoyed the trains for many years, this video left me in awe of the East Broad Top Railroad!

[@polarvortex6496]

Hyce, I’m not exaggerating when I say this meets if not beats Tom Scott. Nick is a magician and you are a masterful presenter. I am certain you could take this to any network as a pilot and get yourself a twelve-episode season. If you don’t keep it up I will see you in your walls.

[@Sleeper____1472]

This to me felt straight up like a documentary off the history channel. You've outdone yourselves guys. This deserves a lot more.

[@csxrailfan02]

its like i litteraly watched a million dollar production documentary on this historic landmark. id love to see more of this in the future.

[@flamedude_1111]

This video is so good that the *only* criticism is the fact that the video is 14 minutes instead of 16 like the restored engine. It's a really nice video, good job!

[@cheryltumolo8229]

John here-Great video and narration. We've been members of the "Friends" for years, and like many we were afraid all the love and work that had been put into the preservation of the EBT was going to be for naught until the Foundation was created. We are so glad this wonderful piece of history, so ably and lovingly preserved by the Kovalchik family has been advanced to the next generation of preservation. It's so cool that the Foundation honored Nick by placing his name on the cab of #16. A fitting tribute to a great man!

[@psycotria]

I followed EBT in the early 2000s, up until it closed. Can the mainline through the tunnel ever be put back into service? Thank you for your efforts.

[@cheryltumolo8229]

@@psycotria The plans are to eventually go all the way to Robertsdale. One step at a time........

[@FuelFire]

Oh my lord. This intro. You've truly outdone yourselves on this, guys. I love it.

[@professorup3704]

Yet another KZbin documentary that is light-years better than anything from a major production, excellent work from everyone involved.

[@TwistedMinds69]

Hyce for president :) the opening of the train running down the track leaving the trail of smoke and steam is so incredible, more than a work of art

[@commanderdumbo967]

Hyce, I think I speak for everyone when I say this is AWESOME. Would love to see more films like this from you!!

[@HO_Scale_Modeler]

First video about a railroads survival story that made me emotional. Great job to you Mr. Huber and the lads that helped produce this masterpiece. Long live the Broad Top!

[@LMR78]

That’s one hell of a story. Brings a tear to my eye to see how this railroad has stood the test of time and defied all odds.

[@nielsleenknegt5839]

I knew there were great videos in yours that weren't coming out of you yet, but this... this looks like a 15 minute 10.000$+ commercial kinda thing made for TV... this is INCREDIBLE

[@BandanRRChannel]

As jealous as I am of the revitalized East Broad Top's deep-pocketed backers (those new passengers cars are 500k apiece!), I'm in awe of the story behind it. Thanks for producing this video, and here's to many more years of success for this gem of Pennsylvania.

[@SteamfanScott]

Speechless actually, I didn’t want it to end! 👏 I had to watch it through before even commenting…. This is truly a masterpiece, the storytelling, the production, your music, the cinematography, the emotion, this is just everything. The EBT should come to you and ask permission to use this video for their promotion, it would be awesome to have this play in the ticket office or visitor’s center for people to watch. I do hope this video goes viral and you and your team get all the accolades you all so markedly deserve. And also that there are more videos like this to come, I could see this as a series of videos where you travel around the country and highlight steam preservation efforts.

[@NickOzorak]

We would certainly love to produce more videos like this!

[@jpaulkepler4638]

@@NickOzorak . A semi-annual visit to document the progress of the restoration of the line South to Robertsdale would be good. There is so much more that remains covered by 60 + years of waiting to return to service. just a thought.

[@ChrisSmith-jv3pw]

Hyce.. what a LOVELY little documentary. That was the best, most enjoyable 14 minutes i have spent in a long time. Cant wait to see what you do next

[@A_person473]

The beginning looks absolutely STUNNING The music is incredible.(cus you made it) It just puts a wonderful smile on my face.

[@peregrina7701]

Ye gads. Talk about next level production. That's a hell of a story y'all told and I'm stoked for more content from the EBT. Fantastic job by Mark, Nick, and everyone behind the scenes, and huge thanks to the East Broad Top!!! 💜💜💜💜

[@joevalentine2048]

I rode the EBT in the 70’s and am excited to see its return. I’m putting together a group to travel out to see and ride this magnificent little railroad. Hope to see you all soon.

[@corym2339]

This is better than most documentaries I've seen even on the major platforms. This will surely stay around for years to come and be a part of railroad History! Thank you and your editor for the amazing work.

[@Christian_S1]

I think this may be the best video I’ve seen from the channel. The level of quality here is amazing. I can’t wait to see more quality content from Hyce and Nick! ❤️

[@Interesting_Banana]

I did NOT expect a video like this, I was really pleasantly surprised! This is awesome!

[@lokschuppen_wittenberge]

Incredible Story! This is exactly what we too (as a railroad museum) aim to achieve! And the style of the video is just perfect! Thank you, Hyce, Nick, and the EBT for this masterpiece. I personally hope to visit the US one day and see all of this in person. Greetings from Germany.

[@apollosaturn5]

DAAAAAAAAAM!!! This should be shown in the History Channel or the Discovery Channel AS IT IS. The camera angles, the editing, the way you conducted yourself. I love you videos. But, man! This got to be the best, so far.

[@joshbowers2089]

Truly an incredible video, I felt like I was watching a NatGeo documentary. Your presence in front of the camera was perfect, the direction and filming were spot on. The entire team created one of the most professionally produced videos I have ever seen. Seriously keep it up Hyce, everything from this to 3/4 of an Idiot are gold.

[@brianmorroni3566]

Wow! You've outdone yourself on this one. The quality of this video is awesome. Brought tears to my eyes. Been going to EBT since 1980. Great to see you there during the spectacular. Many thanks for showing people the great treasure that is the East Broad Top.

[@MineTrain]

That's what I call production values! Very interesting! Good work

[@garydulson9018]

Wow this production is top draw boys! Really, really enjoyed it!

[@endarthur]

I don't usually comment before finishing a video, but I have to say I love the format. Great job Hyce and Nick! Now back to watching 😁

[@andyconnrock]

As much as I'm mad that you went back east and didn't call me up, you did an OUTSTANDING job at this film. We'll get together eventually. -Cheers!

[@mtfgamma6257]

I'm happy to see her still up and running, I really want to see it in person some day. The care and love these people have for the EBT is the same care and love I have for my own local railroads.

[@rorysrail841]

♥With all the bad news going on in our world I needed to see this! Thank you Hyce from the Old man in South Africa.

[@RailsofMichigan]

This is an outstanding and wonderful documentary film you created and I loved it all. I have to say thank you so much to the Kolvalchik family for all they did to keep this railroad preserved and now to its new owners and volunteers for all there work to keep it preserved. I look forward to the future of EBT and to restoring the whole railroad and all the locomotives. But most of all thank you to all the people who have made it possible to see this railroad preserved for future generations the East Broad Top is a truly unique piece of our nation's past and railroad history and its the only one I pray it will be around for as long as possible.

[@Spook_Boi]

you werent kidding when you said nick to a banger job. also even seeing over the internet 16 breathe for the first time in a long time was definitely tear jerking

[@Mexx1911]

Sometimes you have to remind people that without the railroad they would never be where they are! Preserving and rebuilding something like this is a tribute of the highest degree! A big thank you to the volunteers and workers! Today many forget how much work it took to get where we are today. Although I wish I could go back to the old days. Wish you all the best and don't let this railroad die. My respects to all! Greetings from Austria (Vienna)

[@YurtFerguson]

That little story part he told about Millie really got me.

[@YurtFerguson]

That mans dad was a real life Toppam Hat.

[@SpaceyBrain]

This video gave me chills. You can hear the passion in everyone who worked on it and in Hyce for being able to cover it. Loved it, great job

[@sebastianschroeder6459]

A railroad that'll never die, that'll fight to the end of time! Thank you for sharing this amazing railroads history, I must take a visit!

[@ShadowKnight785]

Hyce I have watched you since 10k and I must say this is the best video you’ve ever made. I used think that American steam engines were inferior to British ones but you made me realise that the steam age is so much more than I once thought. Greetings form the UK

[@xenowreborn]

This video brought Actual tears to my eyes...thank you so much Hyce...this truly's been a beautiful tale of a Railroad surviving through shear passion

[@corollee6947]

Absolutely amazing that this reached 11k views in 11 hours, amazing job to everyone involved, has to be one of the best videos covering the east broad top!

[@gingereby182]

This was one of your best videos! Thank you for making it.

[@sagehinkle5942]

What a nostalgia kick seeing a railroad documentary again! I haven't watched something like this since I was a little kid. I'm so happy there are people like you out there are able and more than willing to share this information and express your admiration and love for the railroad. Looking forward to all the amazing videos down the line!

[@julianholcroft9625]

Nick that was flipping amazing you should be so proud of yourself. And Hyce was a great host.

[@themidnightbanshee5927]

Steam locomotives are awe inspiring, a preserved railroading town is on another level

[@eonraptor1563]

Absolutely stunning. One of the best documentaries I've seen on this platform. This quickly shot the EBT to the top of my "need to visit" list. Thank you.

[@west_side_9]

Holy hell, that is THE most comprehensive, entertaining, and well done video I've seen about the EBT. Good work Mark. keep it up.

[@mikediehl1468]

Hey there! Thank you for coming to Pennsylvania to make a video of the East broad top! There are so many of us will it back here in the east who grew up discovering and loving the East broad top railroad. Thank you for letting so many more people out your way know about it too. Take care! 😃

[@abyssminiaturestudios6103]

10 out of 10 that was a wonderful documentary, and I think this could be very good idea to continue with for other railroads. Have a good Sunday everyone

[@oddmerlin9797]

Holy crap man, both you and Nick have totally outdone yourself with this one. I could easily mistake this for a feature film. Well done, to all of ya. ❤

[@kartracer5g229]

I'm so depressed I wasn't able to make it to meet you I'm glad you enjoyed the ebt and got to see my hometown area and did it much justice with the beautiful presentation you did on it... hope you have more video to share of yout trip

[@johns3106]

I’ve been to the EBT several times over the years…the thing that struck me when compared to other “tourist” railroads was the fact that there was “real” rolling stock EVERYWHERE! Every siding or unused bit of track had a string of hoppers sitting on it (some in very poor condition) but it really helped give the sense that this was once a real, hard-working railroad. Glad to see things are up and running again.

[@CrustyOldDave]

This was epically amazing. It brought tears of joy to my eyes. Well done my good man. Well done indeed.

[@TheTrainspotterFromTauranga]

This feels like it should be on television; it's that good.

[@lakotathierauf2419]

Hyce, if you made more videos like this I definitely wouldn't be mad man.

[@theinternaut1991]

Wow! this production value is off the charts, always impressed with your longer form in person videos. Love the RO stuff too but holy cow this video is a real treat!

[@bennettgreeson]

Nick and Hyce, you’ve outdone yourselves

[@JoelSmith-hx8tb]

You and your crew are amazing, keep sharing your love of history and the Ingenuity of the steam era! Because we love watching it!

[@zphotography7305]

Oh yes finally great one man! Love the opening

[@RicoGalassi]

This is a masterpiece. I hope this railroad lives on for generations!

[@johndoeski7187]

The production value of this video is off the charts!

[@thundercreekcustoms]

Glad you finally found yourself in our beautiful state. The EBT is a national treasure, and I hope to someday volunteer out there.

[@greatsmokymtnsrailfan]

Oh my goodness Mark! What an amazing production! This is definitely the best video you've ever made, hands down.

[@CountvonStaffordofVirginia1607]

Wanted a toy train, got to purchase and play with a real one instead. Now that is an awesome story.

[@AShadowboxsFSX]

Holy shit Hyce this is better than anything History Channel has done in 20 years. Bravo to you, Nick, and any other crew that helped! And to the EBT of course!

[@AndrewFRC135]

Now THIS is some top-tier steam documentary material! Kudos to the Hyce team for sharing this story, and to all the fine men and women of the EBT's past, present, and future.

[@nameridstormfellow5578]

Despite only being a quarter of the way through the year, this is probably the video of the year in my opinion! Great work Hyce!

[@turbopanda7012]

this is incredible, thank you hyce! (and nick. and the guys at the EBT.)

[@jayroberts2410]

a true film for the ages well done hyce!

[@franky717-ux9rr]

Dang this is very well put together. It feels like an actual documentary you would see on tv. Great work 👍

[@adem9599]

Hyce, thsi video is some incredibly high-quality stuff. One of the best produced videos on youtube dare I say.

[@cowboy_civ]

OKAY, I know where my next adventure is going to be. I have to see this place. What an amazing group of people. Awesome video, Hyce.

[@jacebeleren9290]

Love the direction of this video you two. It feels like watching a full length documentary despite its short runtime. Bravissimo!

[@mafarnz]

The EBT, C&TS, and NN (Nevada Northern) are absolutely incredible RR gems, frozen in time with original equipment and facilities. None of them would be possible without the people working hard behind the scenes to make it possible. I’m so excited for the current EBT. It’s going to be better and more expansive than the old tourist RR ever was.

[@eukaryon]

I'm so glad to learn the EBT has been restored. I rode it many times in the 1970s.

[@larrythe555productions7]

wow what an intro, love to see some history on trains

[@triggerman0033]

I've wanted to go out to the Broad Top for a while now, I suddenly find myself wanting to take a holiday there for like a month an volunteer the entire month.

[@DanSHJ45]

Hands down the best video you’ve put out Hyce!

[@Dronesword123]

Been waiting for this video for a while. Stopped down there at their event in the fall for the friends of the EBT and it was cool then. Can’t wait to get back down there to see number 16. (They had it under lock and key when we took the shop tour and wouldn’t let anyone see it). Absolutely awesome… full stop…

[@RC-Nightshift_ADHD]

This was Beutifull! Thank you Hyce and Editor Nick for this video!

[@AussieAwesome]

I wasn’t expecting a light documentary of the EBT but I’m glad I got one.

[@s.mittle]

Dude this was the best! Thank you for sharing this. And I bet they appreciate this too.

[@Midland1072Productions]

So glad this is out!!! Amazing video Hyce!!!!

[@RollestonRails]

Got to admit us is kinda of better than yours

[@rrowan327]

This is an Awesome video. I didn't want it to end, I could of watch it for a few hours.

[@bluejacketwarrior2457]

I missed the big trip because "moving sucks". But Thanks for the video. You and Nick fucking blew this one out of the god damm park!

[@bcgrittner8076]

Finally…the straight story. Well done!

[@BaikieRyan]

I knew about the EBT and some of the restoration work but I didn’t know just how much history and work the railroad had

[@cryptoneo]

I currently live ~1 1/2 away from the EBT, the railroad has so much history behind it! I remember the news about the #16 steam locomotive and I've been meaning to drag the family back up there for another train ride, always great fun! Love seeing videos like this Hyce, talking about train history and not only train history but what I feel is "my" train history just makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. Thanks for the video, your the only channel I've joined on KZbin, and content like this is the exact reason why.

[@lineshaftrestorations7903]

One of the very few railroads that died and went to heaven. 😊

[@Aidan_Rattlehead]

When nick popped in on a live stream and talked about this I couldn’t believe how much of a masterpiece this would really turn out to be.

[@RailfanLoy]

I Lionel the documentary style of this video