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Steamtown National Historic SiteThe drive rods of the Illinois Central 790, a small freight locomotive. NPS Photo, Ken Ganz
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Tunkhannock Viaduct 2007 (22MB)

On September 9, 2007, Steamtown NHS ran a special excursion to the famed Tunkhannock Viaduct at Nicholson, PA. ABC's regional affiliate and Steamtown NHS partner, WNEP 16, filmed the excursion from their Skycam 16 helicopter. Later, their talented production staff put together this video for our use - and for your pleasure! We graciously thank WNEP 16 and the Canadian Pacific Railway for their continuing partnership with our National Historic Site. To quote a famous northeastern Pennsylvanian, "Enjoy, enjoy!"

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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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