East Broad Top 16
EBT No. 16 pulling its first excursion train in February 2023
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Baldwin Locomotive Works Serial number 43562 Model 12-48 1/4 E Build date June 1916 Total produced Three Rebuilder Joe Kovalchick Rebuild date February 1, 2023
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 2-8-2  • UIC 1’D h2 Gauge 3 ft (914 mm) Loco weight 161,000 lb (73,028 kg) Fuel type Coal Boiler pressure 180 psi (1.24 MPa) Cylinders Two, outside Cylinder size 20 in × 24 in (508.0 by 609.6 millimetres) bore x stroke Valve gear Southern
Career Operators East Broad Top Railroad Numbers EBT 16 Official name Nick Delivered June 1916 First run June 1916 Last run March 1956 (revenue service) Retired March 1956 (revenue service) Restored February 1, 2023 Current owner East Broad Top Railroad Disposition Operational, based in Rockhill, Pennsylvania

East Broad Top 16, named Nick, is a 2-8-2 Mikado type steam locomotive and was built in June 1916 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for freight service on the East Broad Top Railroad.^[1] It was one of three larger Mikados built with superheaters, piston valves, and Southern valve gear. It last ran in March 1956 before it was put into storage for several years.^[2]

History

East Broad Top 16 is the fourth Mikado built in June 1916 being used for freight services and last ran in March 1956. On August 10, 1985, Joe Kovalchick decided to restore EBT 16 into operating condition, but EBT 14 was chosen instead and returned to service in 1987. In December 2011, the 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.^[3]

In 2021, it was named Nick, after Nick Kovalchick. On February 1, 2023, Nick has returned to service and pulled its first excursion service on February 18 and 19, 2023.^[2][4][5]