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Contact: Brando Brandini, 570-241-8173
Contact: David Byers, 570-903-2601
SCRANTON, Pa. – Railfest is scheduled to return to Steamtown National Historic Site Labor Day Weekend, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29, 30 and 31, 2025. This year’s event will highlight significant milestones in the park’s history and locomotive collection.The weekend will center on the 100th birthday of Grand Trunk Western No. 6039, a steam locomotive built for high speed and longtime part of Steamtown’s collection. The park will also recognize the 30th anniversary of its 1995 grand opening to the public, a milestone following years of preparation after Congress established Steamtown as a unit of the National Park Service in 1986. For nearly 40 years, Steamtown has preserved and interpreted the history of steam railroading in the United States.
Visitors can expect a variety of experiences, including train rides, locomotive displays, interactive exhibits and hands-on programs suitable for all ages. Community partner organizations are expected to participate, offering activities that connect visitors with railroad heritage and local history.
A free shuttle will run between Steamtown National Historic Site and La Festa Italiana, a popular Italian festival held in downtown Scranton the same weekend. The service will help visitors easily experience both events. Guests can also reach the park from Lackawanna Avenue via the Marketplace at Steamtown’s mall bridge walkway.
Additional details about event schedules, activities and participating partners will be shared as the weekend approaches. For general information about the park, including hours and directions, visit www.nps.gov/steamtown.
http://www.nps.gov/steamtown
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Last updated: June 23, 2025