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Steamtown National Historic Site The air pump, which supplies compressed air for the brakes, sits just above the rods on the side of a locomotive. NPS Photo, Ken Ganz
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Steamtown National Historic Site
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Visitors watch a steam locomotive on the turntable at Steamtown

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Be prepared for gravel, dirt, concrete and macadam footing, and remember that steam locomotives can create wet and slippery spots from condensed steam and oil drips.

Please be prepared for walking on concrete, wood, brick and gravel, ramps and stairs. There may be slippery spots from oil and grease drips, especially during inclement weather.

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A steam locomotive rolls onto the turntable while visitors watch.

Did You Know?
Turntables give locomotives access to the roundhouse and allow them to turn around. Steamtown National Historic Site, in Scranton, PA, has a 90-foot turntable.
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Last Updated: December 01, 2009 at 10:31 MST