Steamtown National Historic Site

Holiday And Winter Events Announced For Steamtown National Historic Site

Get ready for winter fun at the nation's only National Park Service property dedicated to trains -- Steamtown National Historic Site.

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By justin.housman - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

Donation To Pay For Restoration Of Historic Locomotive

A generous financial donation to Steamtown National Historic Site in Pennsylvania is helping fund the restoration of the Atlantic Coast Line #1901, a steam-era diesel locomotive in the park's collection. Steamtown was one of six railroad museums identified to receive funds from the estate of Eric J. Yankovich, a longtime rail enthusiast.

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By Compiled From N... - August 15th, 2023 2:30am

Steamtown National Historic Site Releases Ride Schedule

Steamtown National Historic Site train rides in Pennsylvania resume for the season on Thursday, May 11. Steamtown's rail experience varies from short, 30-minute trips exploring the park’s historic railroad yard to full-day trips through the Poconos.

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By Compiled From N... - March 31st, 2023 2:30am

Steamtown National Historic Site Announces 2020 Rail Excursion Schedule

A wide range of daily excursion trips are available this year from Steamtown National Historic Site in Pennesylvania, with steam and diesel locomotives pulling vintage passenger cars across the landscape.

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By NPT Staff - February 28th, 2020 2:00am

Steamtown's "Big Boy" Out Of Sight For Cosmetic Restoration

Thirty years' of weather have taken a toll on Union Pacific "Big Boy" No. 2012, a crowd-drawing steam locomotive at Steamtown National Historic Site that has been pulled to a siding for some much need cosmetic restoration work.

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By NPT Staff - October 3rd, 2019 1:30am

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Holiday Trains Ready To Roll At Steamtown National Historic Site

Steamtown National Historic Site will operate diesel-powered “Holiday Express” excursions to Moscow, Pennsylvania, on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 24–26.

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By NPT Staff - October 17th, 2017 2:00am

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Bucking Trend, Steamtown National Historic Site Eliminates Entrance Fee

While National Park Service sites across the country plan to implement fee increases at the beginning of the year, Steamtown National Historic Site in Pennsylvania is taking a different approach by eliminating its entrance fee.

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By NPT Staff - October 9th, 2017 2:00am

Fall Foliage On Display During Train Tours At Steamtown National Historic Site

For leaf peepers and train lovers near Scranton, Pennsylvania, Steamtown National Historic Site will host 10 train excursions, all powered by historic diesel locomotives, through the countryside of the nearby Pocono Mountains in October.

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By NPT Staff - September 22nd, 2016 2:00am

Enjoy The Fall Colors And A Train Ride At Steamtown National Historic Site

With fall colors not too far off in Pennsylvania, you might consider enjoying the display and a train ride at the same time.

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By NPT Staff - September 25th, 2015 2:00am

Start Planning To Attend Railfest 2015 At Steamtown National Historic Site

Aficionados of the railroads, both the real thing and the model variety, will find a thing or two of interest come September when Steamtown National Historic Site in Pennsylvania hosts Railfest 2015, a weekend-long festival of everything rail-related.

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By NPT Staff - June 20th, 2015 2:00am

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