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| NPS Photo, Ken Ganz | | The Union Pacific #4012 "Big Boy" starred in a Night Photo session during the 2007 Lackawanna Railfest at Steamtown National Historic Site. |
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Friday, August 29 through Sunday, August 31, 2008
Regular Park Hours, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Daily required
Lackawanna Railfest 2008 Event Objectives
Lackawanna Railfest 2008 seeks to highlight advances in railroad technology by contrasting a variety of modern and historic rail equipment. This will be accomplished by presenting a variety of programs; visiting equipment owners will work with Steamtown NHS staff to develop public programs.
The event is designed to educate the public, many of whom mistakenly believe the rail industry is in decline, about the amazing environmental and technological transformation of the industry - especially during the previous 10-20 years.
It will strengthen the Park's relationship with major Class I freight and passenger carriers who will gain a better understanding of the mission of the Park and explore the mutual benefits of partnering with Steamtown National Historic Site.
Event Partners Include
- Northeast Pennsylvania Regional Railroad Authority
- Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Norfolk Southern
- Amtrak
- CSX Corp.
Potential Equipment to be Displayed
- Steam Locomotives
- Modern Diesel Locomotives
- Intermodal Equipment
- Box Cars
- Grain Cars
- Lumber Cars
- Modern Passenger Equipment
- Sleeper Cars
- Dining Cars
- And Much More!
Scheduled Activities
- Whistle-stop excursion from Cresco PA to Steamtown NHS - click for map and fares
- Friday Evening Banquet
The event will “kick-off” Friday, August 29 with a banquet at the Hilton Scranton & Conference Center (Reservations are now closed.)
- "Whistle Stops & Depots" Art Show, Moscow Station, 10 am - 3 pm. Open to the general public; free parking is also available.
LACKAWANNA RAILFEST 2008
INTERPRETIVE & THEATER PROGRAMS
Saturday, August 30, 2008
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9:00 am
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Park, including Museum Complex & Museum Store, Opens
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9:30 am
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Turntable Demonstration
Shuttle buses begin operating between the Park, Radisson & Hilton hotels, and Courthouse Square (Bus Depot, Visitor Parking area, thru 4:00 pm)
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9:40 am
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“Whistle Stop” Excursion departs from Cresco, PA
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10:00 am -12:00 pm
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Caboose Experience rides (Core Complex)
EQUIPMENT DISPLAYS OPEN:
Amtrak passenger equipment
Norfolk Southern Exhibit Car
Union Pacific “Big Boy” #4012
Speeder & Track Car
Lehigh Valley #353 "Black Diamond", L&N #364 "Ohio River", NKP #211 "City of Lima", and NYC #3 "Hickory Creek"
EQUIPMENT ON DISPLAY:
Canadian Pacific freight equipment
CSX diesel
D&H GP 38-2 #7312
DL freight equipment
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10:00 am
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Sand House Tower walking tour – Pat McKnight (VisitorCenter, 60 min)
Self-guided Locomotive Shop tours (through 4:00 pm)
“Pursuit of the Reading Railroad on the North Penn” – Dale Woodland (Theater, 60 min)
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10:30 am
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“Scranton Limited” short train ride (Core Complex)
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11:00 am
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“Caboose vs. EOT” program (TechnologyMuseum, Rutland RR caboose, 30-40 min)
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11:30 am
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“Scranton Limited” short train ride (Core Complex)
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12:00 pm
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Office Storage Building walking tour – Pat McKnight (VisitorCenter, 60 min)
“Phoebe Snow Returns to the Rails” video – Joseph Fusco (Theater, 60 min)
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12:15-12:45 pm
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Welcome Remarks - former PA Governor William W Scranton and Park Superintendent Harold "Kip" Hagen (Core Complex, 30 min) |
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1:00 pm
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Moscow excursion departs (Excursion Boarding Platform)
(includes photo runby at Moscow)
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1:00-4:00 pm
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Caboose Experience rides (Core Complex)
EQUIPMENT DISPLAYS OPEN:
Amtrak passenger equipment
Norfolk Southern Exhibit Car
Union Pacific “Big Boy” #4012
Speeder & Track Car
Lehigh Valley #353 "Black Diamond", L&N #364 "Ohio River", NKP #211 "City of Lima", and NYC #3 "Hickory Creek"
EQUIPMENT ON DISPLAY:
Canadian Pacific freight equipment
CSX diesel
D&H GP 38-2 #7312
DL freight equipment
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1:30 pm
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“Scranton Limited” short train ride (Core Complex)
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2:00 pm
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“The Road and the Radio: Reasons We Go Railfanning” – Steve Barry (Theater, 60 min)
Mattes Street Tower walking tour – Pat McKnight (Visitor Center, 60 min)
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2:15 pm
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“Scranton Limited” short train ride (Core Complex)
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3:00 pm
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“Caboose vs. EOT” program (Technology Museum, Rutland RR caboose, 30-40 min)
“Sperry Rail Equipment” – Kerry Geary (Theater, 60 min)
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3:15-3:30 pm
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Turntable Demonstration
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4:00 pm
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“Whistle Stop” Excursion departs for Cresco, PA
Self-guided Locomotive Shop tours end (Shops Close)
“Project 113” – Bob Kimmel (Theater, 45 min)
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5:00 pm
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Park, including Museum Complex & Museum Store, Closes
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Sunday, August 31, 2008
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9:00 am
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Park, including Museum Complex & Museum Store, Opens
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9:30 am
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Turntable Demonstration
Shuttle buses begin operating between the Park, Radisson & Hilton hotels, and Courthouse Square (Bus Depot, Visitor Parking area, thru 4:00 pm)
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10:00 am
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Mattes Street Tower walking tour – Pat McKnight (VisitorCenter, 60 min)
Self-guided Locomotive Shop Tours (through 4:00 pm)
“Early Black-and-White Photographs of Railroading in Northeastern Pennsylvania” – Kermit Geary (Theater, 60 min)
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10:00 am-12:00 pm
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Caboose Experience rides (Core Complex)
EQUIPMENT DISPLAYS OPEN:
Amtrak passenger equipment
Norfolk Southern Exhibit Car
Union Pacific “Big Boy” #4012
Speeder & Track Car
Lehigh Valley #353 "Black Diamond", L&N #364 "Ohio River", NKP #211 "City of Lima", and NYC #3 "Hickory Creek"
EQUIPMENT ON DISPLAY:
Canadian Pacific freight equipment
CSX diesel
D&H GP 38-2 #7312
DL freight equipment
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10:30 am
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“Scranton Limited” short train ride (Core Complex)
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11:00 am
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“Caboose vs. EOT” program (Technology Museum, Rutland RR caboose, 30-40 min)
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11:30 am
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“Scranton Limited” short train ride (Core Complex)
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12:00 pm
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Office Storage Building walking tour – Pat McKnight (VisitorCenter, 60 min)
“Phoebe Snow Returns to the Rails” video – Joseph Fusco (Theater, 60 min)
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1:00 pm
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Sand House Tower walking tour – Pat McKnight (VisitorCenter, 60 min)
“Amtrak’s Empire Division” – Tom Connolly & Steve Ostrowski (Theater, 60 min)
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1:00-4:00 pm
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Caboose Experience rides (Sunday only, Core Complex)
EQUIPMENT DISPLAYS OPEN:
Amtrak passenger equipment
Norfolk Southern Exhibit Car
Union Pacific “Big Boy” #4012
Speeder & Track Car
Lehigh Valley #353 "Black Diamond", L&N #364 "Ohio River", NKP #211 "City of Lima", and NYC #3 "Hickory Creek"
EQUIPMENT ON DISPLAY:
Canadian Pacific freight equipment
CSX diesel
D&H GP 38-2 #7312
DL freight equipment
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1:30 pm
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“Scranton Limited” short train ride (Core Complex)
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2:00 pm
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“Steaming Along: Preserving the Past with Photo Charters” – Steve Barry (Theater, 60 min)
Sand House walking tour – Pat McKnight (Visitor Center, 60 min)
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2:15 pm
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“Scranton Limited” short train ride (Core Complex)
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3:00 pm
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“Caboose vs. EOT” program (TechnologyMuseum, Rutland RR caboose, 30-40 min)
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3:15-3:30 pm
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Turntable Demonstration
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4:00 pm
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Self-guided Locomotive Shop tours end (Shops Close)
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5:00 pm
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Park, including Museum Complex & Museum Store, Closes
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As updated information becomes available, it will be posted on this web page. All events and activities are subject to change without notice.
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