• An engineer inspects the running gear of a steam locomotive at Steamtown NHS

    Steamtown

    National Historic Site Pennsylvania

Plan Your Visit

visitors walk accross railroad tracks with a steam locomotive and red passenger car sitting by a loading platform in the background

NPS Photo

Visitors disembark from one of Steamtown's seasonal excursion trains.  Steamtown offers excursions to various destinations, using both steam and diesel locomotives.

With a little advance planning, you can make the most of your trip to Steamtown. Be sure to check out the contents of Steamtown's website, especially the Things to Do, Things to Know Before You Come, and Directions. The answers to most visitor questions can be found here. If you can't find the information you are looking for, check the "FAQs" page or visit the "Contact Us" page for additional options.

The seasonal train excursion schedule is available to view and print online, or you can phone direct, (570) 340-5204 to reach Tickets and Information for info and to make reservations; this is also where you'll pay the Park Entrance Fee and train ride fees for long and short train excursions - or pick up prepaid tickets - upon arrival.

On the day of your visit, check the Visitor Center "Today's Programs" display to learn about other programs that may be offered that day. You can preplan your day by checking our monthly program schedule (subject to change).

While the Park is open all year, some tours and all of the train rides are seasonal. We post our tour and program schedule monthly, but update it weekly due to staffing and equipment availability. Each month's schedule is posted about a week before that month begins. Note that all children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult while at the Park and aboard train rides and excursions.

Enjoy your visit!

 

Did You Know?

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

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. More...