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Steamtown National Historic SiteCanadian National 3254, a steam locomotive built in 1917, pulls a passenger train uphill. NPS Photo, Ken Ganz
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Steamtown National Historic Site
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A cup of water expands to 1,600 times its volume when boiled, changing from a liquid to a gas!  

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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: August 20, 2006 at 13:03 EST