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Steamtown National Historic SiteThe air pump, which supplies compressed air for the brakes, sits just above the rods on the side of a locomotive. NPS Photo, Ken Ganz
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Steamtown National Historic Site
"My Little Pumpkin" Express
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L&WV NRHS, Tim O'Malley

The Lackawanna & Wyoming Chapter, NRHS, will sponsor "My Little Pumpkin Express" train ride to Moscow on Saturday, October 10, 2009! This special childrens-themed excursion will depart the Steamtown Boarding Platform at 11:00 a.m. and return at approximately 1:00 p.m. Activities at the Moscow Station stop tentatively scheduled include:

 

-          photo opportunities with a haystack, “Farmer Bob” and the train crew

-          Jolly Holly Balloon Twister, who will make your favorite animal

-          Face painting

-          Apple bobbing

-          Fall craft kit making

-          Giveaways, including a small pumpkin to each child

 

There will be plenty of fall decorations, and a new HO model railroad layout will open to the public in the former Freight House. A Lionel-scale model layout will also be displayed in the former passenger station. The NRHS Chapter plans to sell apple cider, donuts, hot chocolate, hot dogs and snacks.

 

In case of inclement weather, some of the outside events and decorations will be moved to the Freight House. 

Reservations are required! Tickets are priced at $21/$19/$15, free for children to age 5 (must be accompanied by an adult). For excursion reservations, phone (570) 340-5204 daily between 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All major credit and debit cards are accepted.

A ring of flame envelopes a steam locomotive drive wheel as a tire is heated so it can be placed on the wheel.  

Did You Know?
Though made of steel, the tires on a steam locomotive wear out. A new tire is cut slightly too small and then it is heated until it expands. After workers slide it onto the wheel, the tire shrinks as it cools and is locked into place. Learn more about steam locomotive maintenance at Steamtown NHS.
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Last Updated: August 24, 2009 at 13:34 EST