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November 02, 2009
Canadian Pacific Railway Announces Lineup, Schedule for U.S. Holiday Train Shows
The Canadian Pacific Railway's 2009 Holiday Train will visit northeastern Pennsylvania on Saturday, November 28 at Steamtown NHS from 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

October 21, 2009
2009 Holiday Express Excursions Sold Out
Steamtown NHS announced today that tickets for the special “Holiday Express” excursions to Moscow are completely “sold out”!

October 19, 2009
Steamtown NHS Announces Upcoming Holiday Events
Steamtown National Historic Site, downtown Scranton, is pleased to announce its upcoming 2009 Holiday events! 

October 09, 2009
Steamtown NHS Announces 2009 "Holiday Express" Excursions
Steamtown National Historic Site, downtown Scranton, PA, will offer our popular “Holiday Express” steam-powered excursions to Moscow again this holiday season!
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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