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Steamtown National Historic SiteCN 3254 rolls past one of the many lakes in the Pocono Mountains on one of Steamtown's many excursions. (NPS Photo, Ken Ganz)
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Steamtown National Historic Site
Management

management includes:

Park Planning
 
 
Comprehensive Interpretive Plan, Executive Summary - 2003 (PDF, 17M)
 
Environmental Management Plan - N/A (Currently under review)
A ring of flame envelopes a steam locomotive drive wheel as a tire is heated so it can be placed on the wheel.  

Did You Know?
Though made of steel, the tires on a steam locomotive wear out. A new tire is cut slightly too small and then it is heated until it expands. After workers slide it onto the wheel, the tire shrinks as it cools and is locked into place. Learn more about steam locomotive maintenance at Steamtown NHS.
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Last Updated: October 07, 2008 at 15:12 EST