Steam locomotives excited the senses and Steamtown works to keep their stories alive!

You'd feel heat from the firebox, smell hot steam and oil; you'd hear the whistle, feel the ground vibrate, and watch as one-ton drive rods turned steel wheels. Remember the sound of "chuff-chuff" from the smokestack? Today, you can learn the history of steam railroad transportation, and the people who built, repaired and rode, as we work to preserve a special era in America's industrial history!

Big Boy Locomotive at night decorated with colorful Christmas lights
2024 Holiday Events at Steamtown

Steamtown NHS coordinates with partners to offer a variety of events throughout the holiday season

A historic steam locomotive on display in Steamtown's core complex.
759 Cab Tour

In 2024, Nickel Plate Road 759 celebrates 80 years since its construction. Ranger Alan invites you to join him on a virtual tour of the cab!

Front of a Trading Card with a color photo of black switcher engine.
Trading Cards

Collect all your favorite Steamtown locomotives and rolling stock with our trading card program

Large, black, steam engine outside on turntable. Blue skies with sporadic clouds
Trip Planning Essentials

Plan like a Park Ranger and find out all the information you need to know before your next visit to Steamtown NHS.

An employee walks on boarding platform next to gray and yellow diesel locomotive number 664
Safety

Steamtown is an active railyard, learn how to have a safe visit.

Large black train stationed on a curved track with a park ranger in the foreground
Union Pacific “Big Boy” No. 4012

The large engine has returned to Steamtown following an extended cosmetic restoration.

Background of photo is a steam engine on tracks, two black and white portraits superimposed on top
All Aboard! People and Railroads Exhibit

Explore Steamtown museum collections and the development of American railroads and the communities that operated and maintained them.

black and white photo of Rahway Valley RR number 15 on tracks
Photos and Multimedia

Browse images and enjoy scenes from the rail yard at Steamtown National Historic Site

Last updated: November 18, 2024

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150 South Washington Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503-2018

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(570) 445-1898
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