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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
The site contains historic steam and diesel locomotives.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
Short train rides are available for a fee.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
A highlight at Steamtown is the 4-8-8-4 Big Boy.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
Riders see scenic views of Pennsylvania's natural beauty along the train route.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
Steamtown is "dedicated to the role that steam railroad transportation- and the people who made it happen- played within America's Industrial Revolution."
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
The museum includes figures portraying various roles associated with the railroad.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
The site includes displays within railcars.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
Visitors may enter some railcars.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
Visitors have an opportunity to see a steam locomotive cutaway.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
Museum displays clearly explain the significance of the items.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
10/08/2017
Interactive games make the museum entertaining.