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Steamtown National Historic SiteVisitors enjoy a 'photo runby' of CN 3254 at Cresco, PA. (NPS Photo, Ken Ganz)
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Steamtown National Historic Site
Photography
A woman photographs two children with a red passenger car as backgorund.

NPS Photo, Ken Ganz

Whether you want photos of family and friends or a perfect picture of a certain locomotive, Steamtown is a great place for photography.

Whether video or still, amateur or professional, Steamtown is a great place for photos. Photography is allowed in all areas at Steamtown, including the museums

Please keep these few things in mind when taking photographs or videos: 

  • When photographing in the railroad yard, keep in mind it is an active yard and any track may be used by a train at any time. 
  • Please do not climb on any locomotive, railroad car, or other structure for a better shot; it may not be stable.
  • Professional photographers (any image that will be used commercially) need a Special Use Permit prior to the shoot.
 
Two steam locomotives pulling passenger trains pass by the loading platform at Steamtown.  

Did You Know?
There are about 1,950 steam locomotives in the United States. About 250 of these are capable of running. At any given time, fewer than 100 can operate. Steamtown National Historic Site has three steam locomotives which can run.
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Last Updated: May 19, 2008 at 13:16 EST