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Steamtown National Historic Site One of Steamtown's volunteers signals the engineer to stop as a gondola and caboose are coupled.  NPS Photo, Ken Ganz
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Steamtown National Historic Site
Accessibility

Steamtown National Historic Site is handicapped accessible, with the exception of some historic locomotives and railroad cars. 

  • Public use elevators are located in the Visitor Center (next to the main staircase), and the History and Technology Museums; the Theater and Roundhouse are accessible via ramps.
  • Most excursion trains are also handicapped accessible, but handicapped seating is limited (lift capacity: 500 lb maximum). Please contact us at (570) 340-5204 in advance of your planned trip for arrangements.

  • There are 2 standard wheelchairs available for individuals who may have difficulty walking the museum complex areas; motorized wheelchairs are not available.  The wheelchairs may be signed-out on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations), at the Visitor Center.  While there is currently no charge for wheelchair use, you must supply a current and valid photo driver's license as security.  Wheelchairs may not be removed from the Museum Complex property.

  • Parking is available for buses, motor homes and trailer-towed vehicles in the designated area of our main parking lot (access via Cliff Street). The Park grounds close at 5:00 pm (Winter, 4:00 pm) and after-hour and overnight parking are not permitted. Designated handicapped parking in the main parking lot is available.

For People with Hearing Impairments

  • Open captions are available on all park films including "Steel and Steam" showing in the park Theater.

  • American Sign Language interpretation is available by request. Please call (570) 340-5244 at least 14 days prior to your visit to make arrangements.

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An engineer peers out of the cab of a steam locomotive.  The engineer drives the train, but the conductor is in charge.

Did You Know?
The engineer drives the locomotive using the throttle lever, brakes, and reversing gear. He (or she) is in charge of the locomotive. The conductor, however, is in charge of the train. Learn more about railroad jobs at Steamtown NHS in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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Last Updated: June 12, 2011 at 09:51 MST