Steamtown National Historic Site

Category: Rail museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Address: 350 Cliff St, Scranton, PA 18503, USA

Phone: +15703405200

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Marcin

Sep 21, 2022

Great place for Steam Engine enthusiasts. There is a gift shop with models.

Melvin Goldberg

Sep 21, 2022

Am amazing array of steam engines and miscellaneous other train cars that have been lovingly restored. The exhibits educate you on the history and progression of railroads and the trains

Eric Efraimson

Sep 20, 2022

Great museum! Love coming here each time that I'm in the area. Was free, this time. Recommend.

NKP 1985

Sep 18, 2022

A must visit for any rail enthusiast

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Questions & Answers

Is the big boy locomotive there

William Schuler | Sep 22, 2018
Dorota Rz | Sep 22, 2018

Yes 😁

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Is there a gift shop?

Karen Benjamin | Sep 22, 2018
Nicholas D. | Sep 22, 2018

Yes, its in the old oil house

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Any entrance fee?

Lin G | Sep 22, 2018
Peter Rutlin | Sep 22, 2018

No fee, parking free

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Is the Lackawanna Cut Off project still going on or off?

Brian Falzon | Sep 22, 2019
Edwina Macdonald | Sep 22, 2019

I couldn't say.

Is the gift shop open? Thank you

Joann B | Oct 26, 2021
Joseph Scarfo | Oct 26, 2021

Yes there's a Gift Shop.

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Does this railroad have an interchange with another railroad? Yes or No?

Brian Falzon | Sep 21, 2021
Alexander Brown | Sep 21, 2021

Yea I think it does all though its been too long since i rode the train. But I was just there and they do have commercial trains through steamtown like industrial and passenger. Also if they don't have an interchange there is one close by im sure but I would double check that in Google maps.

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I realize rides have been cancelled. What exactly is open for the public to see? Can you go on board cabooses, passenger cars and into the cab of the steam locomotives.

Kerry Rentschler | Sep 21, 2021
Shawn Johns | Sep 21, 2021

Everything is open just reduced capacity. We just took trolley ride oct 17. Train museums was open,

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عبدو عموري Abdo Ammuri | Sep 21, 2020
Will Enkulenko | Sep 21, 2020

Steamtown National Historic Site is a part of the National Park Street Service. Even though there aren't any trains running at this time of the year you can always come back in April for National Park Week which kicks off our train ride season. Throughout the year we do excursions to Moscow, Tobyhanna, Gouldsboro, Cresco, Delaware Water Gap, and East Stroudsburg.

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Is there a train ride?

Edwin C. | Sep 22, 2019
Cynthia P | Sep 22, 2019

You and purchase a tickets to a short train ride. Check the website for the schedule

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Can you get in the steam trains cab?

V V | Sep 22, 2019
Patrick Reiss | Sep 22, 2019

There is a stationary train cab you can enter, and several cars you can enter, not sure about moving engines.

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Do you guys have plans to restore Illinois Central 790 after the other engine is done?

Clon Sunky | Sep 22, 2019
gtw6039u1c | Sep 22, 2019

Yes, there are plans to restore it, but it’s not really known when it will begin.

Is this place open in February ?

Ben Moreau | Sep 22, 2018
JASON NEWSWANGER | Sep 22, 2018

Yes

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Is there big boy steam train models there

Dianne Roy | Sep 22, 2018
Emily Woodward | Sep 22, 2018

There is an actual big boy on display. Check out the gift shop, and also the model train display on the 2nd floor.

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Do you wheelchairs?

Lily Bell | Sep 22, 2017
Dave “Oink” Mason | Sep 22, 2017

Yes. The facility is wheelchair accessible.

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Is there a fee?

George LaGrange | Dec 25, 2021
Alex Lowe | Dec 25, 2021

No fee for the museum. There is a fee when the train rides start back up.

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Can you buy a National Park Passport book at Steamtown?

Valerie McAnnaney | Oct 26, 2021
Carol Glazar | Oct 26, 2021

Yes you can

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Are dogs allowed in the museum

tracy ott | Sep 21, 2021
Bill Gelbaugh | Sep 21, 2021

No except for service dogs

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what year is B&M 3713 planned to be in operational condition?

Project Prescott | Sep 21, 2021
Chris Rand | Sep 21, 2021

Optimistic guess is late 2022 or early 2023

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can you tell me what the salary was for a RR Crossing Watchman in the late 1920s in your area PPR specifically if you can.

Rick Patoski | Sep 21, 2021
Jordan Adler | Sep 21, 2021

I don't know PRR specifically but it is the equivalent of $43,000 in 2019

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Will we ever have railfast augin because I do miss it.

Braden Ahner | Sep 21, 2021
Jim Deibert | Sep 21, 2021

Lots of the things changed since the pandemic

Today is June 2, 2021,,, is steam town open to the public? Is the trip to Moscow Pa, running at this time? What are the charges to see steam town,, and also the trolley Museum, is there a military discount? is there a combined ticket

Don Bender | Sep 21, 2021
Nanci Weed | Sep 21, 2021

We were there a week ago. Trains are not running because of Covid. No charge but not much to see at this time!

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Is it wheelchair accessible?

Jill Hoffman | Sep 21, 2021
barb young | Sep 21, 2021

Yes

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Are tours and theater available?

Judy Burns Barrett | Sep 21, 2021
Jeff Stallard | Sep 21, 2021

No train rides as of 3 days ago. The trolley museum on the property does do rides from Thursday to Sunday.

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Is the museum open?

Miguel Caceres | Sep 21, 2021
jatravia | Sep 21, 2021

Not completely. A small part of the visitor center, part of the roundhouse, the cutaway engine display, and we wondered the yard (but weather - muddy).

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What is the fee??

D Diller | Sep 21, 2020
Can N | Sep 21, 2021

Free

Do they have a dining car in their equipment roster?

Dante Medori (Dantelevator) | Sep 21, 2020
Greg Duncan | Sep 21, 2020

I don't know if they do, but I'm sure if you are in the area someone would guide you to one.

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can i get my lifetime senior card at this location?

George Schuler | Sep 21, 2020
Thomas Steffek | Sep 21, 2020

Yes, you can purchase any Park's site. $80.00

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Next Fall Train Ride ?

Debbie Oneill | Sep 21, 2020
Matrona Baran | Sep 21, 2020

SITE Moscow Excursion: 13OCT12:30 pm Day(s):SundayDate(s):October 13, 2019Time(s): 12:30 pm — 4:30 pm Duration:4 hours TYPE:Ride

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Any cover charge?

Iris Grupski | Sep 22, 2019
jim knight | Sep 22, 2019

No charge for entrance. Train ride do have a cost

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How long is the train ride and where does it end

Nolan Harder | Sep 22, 2019
Frank De | Sep 22, 2019

About 15- 20 minutes

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Is there Santa Train to Moscow this year? I thought i seen something on FB. Scheduled for Nov 29th and 30th. Please let me know where i can get tickets. Thanks

Randy Gilson | Sep 22, 2019
Ken Sullivan | Sep 22, 2019

Call the museum or check online. They are very helpful.

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how much time should i expect for a visit ?

D | Sep 22, 2019
Jay Shechter | Sep 22, 2019

Depends if you want to go on a train ride ( weekend only)

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I have a limited amount of time. How many hours do I need to look around?

Fred Johnson | Sep 22, 2019
J Fur | Sep 22, 2019

We spent ALL day there..but that being said we were with a group of Cub Scouts, some a little slower than others. It's a free National Park with the exception of the train ride. You could spend a little as a few hours if you hustle through. It is a great place to see!

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Where is ny&ow 105

arthurharris2306 | Sep 22, 2019
gtw6039u1c | Sep 22, 2019

Tucked away behind the backshops, slowly being restored.

Can you ride the train??✌

cari Mac | Sep 22, 2019
Mike Frazer | Sep 22, 2019

Yes, you can ride a diesel electric and steam powered locomotive each pulling passenger cars. You can also ride in the engines as well for a premium price. I'd get onto the Steamtown U.S.A. websites and look there for specifics.

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Is steamtown open on the 4th of july?

Nathan Lam | Sep 22, 2019
Bess Fette | Sep 22, 2019

Yes it is

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are hand guns aloud

A Google User | Sep 22, 2019
gtw6039u1c | Sep 22, 2019

No. Besides, why would you want to bring a weapon into a Railroad Museum?

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Does the access pass cover the train fees?

Sharon C | Sep 22, 2019
Indian Head Valley RR | Sep 22, 2019

Access is free, train ride is 5.00. Trolley rides are 8.00 .

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Can I use my forever pass to get in

Richard Latlip | Sep 22, 2019
April Brooks | Sep 22, 2019

It was free last month

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Is there a train ride

Jay Feller | Sep 22, 2019
Greg Vandermartin | Sep 22, 2019

Yes but not always. call for dates and times.

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Even after the museum it self closes at 5 can you still walk around and walk up to any of the locomotives outside?

Doug Mendonca | Sep 22, 2019
Thomas Reap | Sep 22, 2019

Think they close and lock the gates to the parking lot at 4.30

Is this museum interesting for a 6 or 7 year old?

Nancy Reitsma | Sep 22, 2019
KittenKit | Sep 22, 2019

If they like trains, they would enjoy going through them and maybe take the short ride.

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can you ride a train?

Lori Dutcher | Sep 22, 2019
Yosef Yeroshalmi | Sep 22, 2019

Yes, they have a diesel engine which goes down a track and back for a nice ride

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What year was the mine stores building built

DL&W RR GUY | Sep 22, 2019
eric mecca | Sep 22, 2019

I don't know the exact year but they are fairly modem

Do they allow school buses or Greyhound Buses to park?

Brian Falzon | Sep 22, 2019
Justin Kerstner | Sep 22, 2019

Yes, there is ample parking for busses!

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Can I purchase tickets online?

Ruth Anne Kelley | Sep 22, 2019
Laura Stevens | Sep 22, 2019

I think so Idk always bought them there

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Csn you buy sightseeing tickets in advance? Do the run on fridays in october?

dj keller | Sep 22, 2019
B. Scott Julian | Sep 22, 2019

It is free

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Do you sell the National Park pass

Leon Lupien | Sep 22, 2019
m Kjaer | Sep 22, 2019

i believe I saw they did in the gift shop

Are there accessible family restrooms?

Paul Gardella | Sep 22, 2018
Can N | Sep 21, 2021

Bathrooms are accessible, not sure about the family rooms

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There's a small 0-6-0 locomotive numbered 8 inside, but I don't know the name. Please tell me?

Clon Sunky | Sep 22, 2018
John Badillo Jr | Sep 22, 2018

Those are 2 different locomotives. One of them is a Baldwin 0-6-0 No. 26. The other is a Lowville & Beaver River Railroad Shay No. 8.

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