Steam locomotives excite the senses and Steamtown keeps their stories alive!
Feel the heat from the firebox. Hear the bell and whistle. Smell the hot steam and oil. Feel the ground vibrate under your feet. See the one ton drive rods turn the wheels. Hear the chuff-chuff of the smokestack. Today, you can relive the era of steam as the engines come back to life. The cinders and grease, the oil and steam, the people and stories of railroading have returned.
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Explore our Museums!
Steamtown offers a Technology Museum and History Museum. These modern buildings explore the people, history, technology and lore of steam railroading.
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Ride a Train!
Experience the thrill of riding passenger train pulled by an historic steam or diesel locomotive! Learn more about our seasonal train operations!
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Photos, Video and more!
Like taking photos or videos of your vacation travel sites? This is a sample of what you may capture for YOUR memory album at Steamtown NHS!
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Did You Know?
Roundhouses were essential to steam railroading. Most steam locomotives required servicing about 150 to 200 miles when they were new. Find out more about what goes on in the Roundhouse at Steamtown National Historic Site. More...