Living History Program: Coal, Ash and Sand

Keeping a railroad yard operating fell on the shoulders of workers who did everything from shovel cinders to preparing locomotives for the days work.  Find out more about historic railroad yard operations on the Coal, Ash and Sand living history program.

Library of Congress, FSA

Step back in time with Yard Worker Charles Merkel to learn a bit of what it was like to work in the Scranton Yards for the Lackawanna Railroad in the early 1900s.

Tour begins at the red sign "Living History Begins Here" in the Turntable Area between the Visitor Center and the Technology Museum. Included in the Park Entrance Fee.

Possible weather warning. This is an outdoor walking program.