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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
Locomotive Shop Tour
Two of Steamtown's mechanics trim railroad wheels on a large lathe.

NPS Photo, Ken Ganz

Two of Steamtown's mechanics prepare to reshape a locomotive wheel on a wheel lathe. The sledge hammer is used for fine adjustment of the cleat which holds the wheels in place.

Join a Park Ranger or a Volunteer on a 45-minute look at what it takes to maintain and repair steam locomotives. This walk through this historic Locomotive Shop of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad allows all to see the huge behind-the-scenes system which helped every railroad run smoothly.

Departs from the Visitor Center. Included in the Park Entrance Fee. Possible heat and noise warning.

Three steam locomotives are visible in the doors of a roundhouse.  

Did You Know?
Roundhouses were essential to steam railroading. Most steam locomotives required servicing about 150 to 200 miles when they were new. Find out more about what goes on in the Roundhouse at Steamtown National Historic Site.
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Last Updated: June 08, 2006 at 09:44 EST