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Steamtown National Historic Site
Steamtown NHS to Partner with City of Carbondale for June Summer Festival

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Date: May 26, 2009

Scranton, PA - Steamtown National Historic Site will partner with the City of Carbondale by operating a special excursion to the city's "Summer Celebration and Heritage Music and Wine Festival" at the Pioneer City Train Station on Saturday, June 20, 2009. The special heritage train will depart the Steamtown NHS Boarding Platform at 10:00 a.m. and return at approximately 4:00 p.m.

 

Music starts at 11:45 a.m. with such acts as National Recording Artist "Jason O," followed by a Frank Sinatra Tribute by Scranton's Chris DiMattio and other local musicians. The downtown family fun extravaganza will include food, children activities, crafts, art vendors, exhibits and much more. Tickets are: $25 / Person - Includes Train Ride & Admission, $20 / Person - Admission (Advance Sale), $25 / Person - Admission (Day of Event), $10 / Person – Admission, $10 / Person - Train Ride Only.

 

Tickets are available by calling (570) 282-4044, extension 16. Additional information is available at www.carbondale-pa.gov

 

TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE.

 

Located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Steamtown is open daily from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. From Interstate 81, follow exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway); follow the signs to the main entrance at Lackawanna Avenue and Cliff Street. Additional details regarding interpretive and educational programs and activities may be obtained by calling (570) 340-5200 or toll free (888) 693-9391, or by visiting the Steamtown website at www.nps.gov/stea.

 

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This small steam locomotive has six wheels and has a water tank above the boiler.  It is called a 'saddle-tank' engine.

Did You Know?
This E. J. Lavino & Company locomotive was originally owned by the Poland Springs Railroad, part of the Poland Springs water company of Maine. See this, and more than 20 other steam locomotives, at Steamtown National Historic Site.
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Last Updated: May 26, 2009 at 15:31 MST