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Steamtown National Historic SiteWheel bearing service markings on a caboose. Repacked, Keyser Valley Shops (Scranton PA), September, 1952. NPS Photo, Ken Ganz
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Steamtown National Historic Site
Group Visits and Reservations
A conductor and engineer, both wearing historic costumes, talk with visitors next to a steam locomotive.
NPS Photo, Ken Ganz
Steamtown offers a unique opportunity to get an intimate acquaintance with the history and people of steam railroading.

Steamtown National Historic Site is very popular with tour and education groups (Scout troops may plan a Group visit at regular rates, but we no longer offer programs for Scouts).  All organized groups need to make a reservation at least 8 weeks prior to visiting Steamtown.  Keep in mind that due to limited staffing, the number of groups we can accommodate on any given day is limited.

To schedule a group visit, please contact our Group Reservations Coordinator by calling (570) 340-5339 Monday thru Friday during regular business hours.

Click for information about scheduling an Educational Group visit.
A fireman moves coal forward in the coal bunker of a steam locomotive to make the coal easier to use.  

Did You Know?
A large hard-working steam locomotive can use up to 6 tons of coal in about an hour. This means a fireman (the one who shovels the coal) might shovel 200 pounds of coal a minute. This is why railroads invented automatic stokers. Learn more about railroad jobs at Steamtown NHS in Scranton, PA.
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Last Updated: November 15, 2006 at 10:01 EST