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Steamtown National Historic SiteCP 2317 flies the American Flag. NPS Photo, Ken Ganz
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Steamtown National Historic Site
Theater Presentations

theater presentations includes:

2009 Winter Lecture Series
 
Visitors enjoy a presentation in the Steamtown theater.

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Visitors enjoy a presentation in the theater at Steamtown NHS.

The Steamtown NHS Museum Complex includes a 250-seat theater. On most days, the 18-minute film "Steel and Steam" is shown every half hour, at the top and bottom of the hour - first show is at 9:30 am, last show at 4:00 pm.

This February and March, Steamtown is proud to present our 2009 Winter Lecture Series.

We occasionally showcase various other railroad-related presentations in the Theater, courtesy of unique partnerships with The History Channel and WVIA/Channel 44, our regional PBS affiliate. On these weekend days, the 18-minute film, "Steel and Steam" will not be shown.
A fireman moves coal forward in the coal bunker of a steam locomotive to make the coal easier to use.  

Did You Know?
A large hard-working steam locomotive can use up to 6 tons of coal in about an hour. This means a fireman (the one who shovels the coal) might shovel 200 pounds of coal a minute. This is why railroads invented automatic stokers. Learn more about railroad jobs at Steamtown NHS in Scranton, PA.
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Last Updated: January 18, 2009 at 10:15 EST