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Steamtown National Historic SiteThe weight of a train sits on an area the size of a dime where the wheel meets the rail. 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.
 
A cup of water expands to 1,600 times its volume when boiled, changing from a liquid to a gas!  

Did You Know?
When boiled, a cup of water creates about 1,600 cups of steam! When the resulting steam is contained in a vessel such as a steam locomotive boiler, it can create up to 300 pounds per square inch of pressure. Learn more about steam locomotives at Steamtown National Historic Site!
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Last Updated: May 19, 2008 at 13:16 EST