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 his...
The Visitor Center is open daily 9:30 am to 5 pm. The info booth at the front of the park is the primary contact point for park rangers, information, junior ranger activities, and train tickets. The park store is open daily from 9:30 am to 4:45 pm. The NPS Passport stamps are available in the park store.
Did you know that before the transcontinental railroad, it took four to six months to cross the United States? This is just one of the many fun facts you can learn as you become a Railroad Explorer! Steamtown is one of the few National Parks to carry this special Junior Ranger activity book.
Watch "Steel and Steam"
This is the park's orientation film which explores the history of steam locomotives and the anthracite railroad while following a young child's journey into adulthood through their love of trains and working in the railroad industry.
Locomotive Shop Tours
Join a Park Ranger or volunteer to get a behind-the-scenes look at the heart of the railroad, the locomotive shop. Participants will learn how the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company was able to adapt to keep up with the demands of the railroad industry and its consumers.
Find a Souvenir
Visit the America’s National Parks™ Store at Steamtown National Historical Park and shop a curated selection of quality educational products and books that will help extend the park experience. You can also find the park's passport stamp here.
Discover the History of Steam
Discover and uncover the history of steam railroading in the area; step back in time as you enter a recreated train station lobby complete with ticket windows; climb aboard a U.S. Mail Railway Post Office; or kick back in style upon the Erie Business Car #3.
Become a Steamtown Junior Ranger
Junior Rangers help to preserve Steamtown National Historic Site (and other National Parks) by: exploring the parks they visit, learning fun facts along the way, and taking an oath to protect the parks for future generations. Junior Rangers serve as ambassadors to the National Parks by sharing what they learn with their friends, families, and classmates.
