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Steamtown National Historic SiteDetail photo of the crosshead and part of the valve timing rod near the piston of a steam engine. NPS Photo, Ken Ganz
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Steamtown National Historic Site
Alcohol Policy
All alcoholic beverages are prohibited at Steamtown National Historic Site and all trains operated by the National Park Service.
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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