The next FEBT Rockhill Restoration Work Session is coming up June 28-29, 2025. Work hours will be from 9 am to 5 pm Saturday, and 9 am to 4 pm Sunday.
WEATHER
For up to the minute forecasts visit www.accuweather.com and enter the Rockhill zip code 17249. Please dress accordingly for outside work.
MEALS
To reserve a seat for breakfast, for a donation, served at 8am at the Iron Rail B&B contact David at trolley@innernet.net before Thursday. Seats must be reserved ahead of time. Other local restaurants are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
LUNCH AT RTY
The Rockhill Trolley Museum is offering lunch both days for a donation (see signup). Other local restaurants are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
LODGING
Iron Rail B&B 814-447-3984, Grandma’s Corner Air BnB 814-447-3346, Mill Stone Manor 814-643-0108, Huntingdon Motor Inn 814-643-1133, Comfort Inn 814-643-1600 ask for the FEBT rate, Fairfield Inn 814-643-7909, Downes Hotel 717-987-3116, The Hereford Hideaway 814-329-6968. For more information please go to FEBT.org/services.
Projects we will be working on:
COMBINE 14
We will be painting as much as possible, installing windows and trim. Tools to bring: cordless drills/drivers, tape measure, pencil, hearing protection, eye protection. Up to 6 volunteers can work on the Combine.
TRACK WORK
No track work this weekend. Stay tuned for news after the 4th.
WINDOWS
Repair old window sash and install. Up to 5 volunteers.
BOXCAR
Repair old window sash and install. Up to 5 volunteers.
BUILDING AND ROOF REPAIRS
The Boiler and Machine shops have received some siding repairs and will need battens installed and new siding painted. Sunday only. Up to 3 volunteers.
STORE HOUSE 1
Install missing battens on Store House 1 and paint. Saturday only. Up to 3 volunteers.
Details
You must be 18 and a member of the FEBT ( or join at the work site.) These are insurance requirements. We are guests of the railroad and need to behave accordingly.
Please click on the button below to view the online sign up sheet. Select the crew you wish to work with each day and click the submit button at the bottom of the page.
For questions on this session, reach out to cwootton01@centurylink.net