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National Historic Site

Steamtown National Historic Site

large black train with number 6039 painted in white lettering, sitting on turntable track

No. 6039 sits on the turntable within Steamtown's Roundhouse complex

Photo: NPS Photo

About

Feel the heat from the firebox, smell hot steam and oil; hear the whistle and the "chuff-chuff" from the smokestack, feel the ground vibrate, and watch as one-ton drive rods turn steel wheels. Discover how steam railroading helped shaped our nation's history and culture. Learn about the stories of the people who built, repaired and rode, and about the ongoing work to preserve railroading history.

Activities

FoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHands-OnJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Directions

Our GPS coordinates are: N 41.410730 (latitude), W 75.671329 (longitude) using our Park entrance, Lackawanna Ave at Cliff St, 18503 General Driving Directions: Take I-81 to exit 185. Continue onto President Biden Expressway (formerly known as Central Scranton Expressway) and follow signs to Mifflin Ave. Turn left onto Mifflin Ave. Turn right onto Lackawanna Ave. Turn left onto Cliff St (Park entrance).

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Weather

Warm and sometimes humid summers; cold and rainy or snowy winters. Wear seasonable clothing and good walking shoes. For travel aboard the summer and fall seasonal excursion trains, please note that the commuter-type coaches are not air-conditioned, or may not be heated. Therefore, we recommend that you dress appropriately for the season that you plan to visit us!

News

2025 Winter Hours and Holiday Events
Nov 18, 2025

2025 Winter Hours and Holiday Events

Celebrate the 2025 holiday season at Steamtown National Historic Site with festive train rides, family activities, and community events. Winter hours are Wednesday–Sunday, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. All holiday trains will run behind a historic diesel while No. 26 is offline for repairs.