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Special Event
Event
Railfest 2025
Fee:
Event is free, train ride fees applyRepeating Event
Days:
Every day
Dates:
August 29, 2025 to August 31, 2025
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
8 hours
Type of Event
Children’s Program
Exhibition/Show
Festival
Guided Tour
Other
Performance
Ride
Description
Railfest returns to Steamtown Labor Day Weekend! Join us for three days of train rides, guided tours, community partner displays, and family-friendly fun—all celebrating the legacy of railroading in America.
This year’s event will feature Grand Trunk Western #6039 in honor of its 100th anniversary. Built in 1925, this iconic steam locomotive stands as a testament to a century of railroading history; its story is far from over.
Whether you’re a longtime rail enthusiast or a first-time visitor, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Full schedule of events to follow.
Reservation or Registration: No
Image Gallery
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