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Steamtown National Historic SiteSteam engine Canadian National 3254, a freight locomotivebuilt in 1917, pulls a flat car and caboose in the railroad yard at Steamtown.
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Steamtown National Historic Site
For Kids
These three booklets are available at Steamtown for children ages 12 and under.
NPS Photos, (L) Bill Clark; (M) Tim O'Malley, (R) Ken Ganz
The "Exploring Steamtown" activity sheet (L), and two Junior Ranger booklets are available at the Park!

Steamtown NHS offers two Junior Ranger programs - one for children ages 6-8, the other for ages 9-12 - that may enhance your visit! For our youngest visitors, we also offer a special "Exploring Steamtown" activity sheet, that offers children another opportunity to have fun exploring the museums with their parents.  These programs, which must be submitted to the Visitor Center attendant no later than 1 hour prior to Park closing, are available at no charge at the Visitor Center. 

(Note: The Junior Ranger programs and Exploring Steamtown activity sheets are not available for education or Scout groups).

Unable to visit the Parks? Challenge yourself to "Explore, Learn and Protect" our National Parks by becoming a WebRanger online!

Also, our new Children's Education & Discovery Center, open on select weekend days, offers two programs for children ages 5 to 10 featuring "hands-on" child-friendly learning and multimedia presentations.  Click on the link above for more info. 

 
high school students wearing white hardhats discuss railroad equipment with one of steamtown's mechanics.
NPS Photo, Ken Ganz
RailCamp participants learn how to inspect a freight car from W. Sturdevant, one of Steamtown's Preservation Specialists.
 
Each summer, Steamtown NHS partners with the National Railway Historical Society to present a RailCamp at the Park. This week long program for high school students introduces them to modern railroading, historic preservation and operations, and interpretation of railroad history. Click to learn more about RailCamp.
A ring of flame envelopes a steam locomotive drive wheel as a tire is heated so it can be placed on the wheel.  

Did You Know?
Though made of steel, the tires on a steam locomotive wear out. A new tire is cut slightly too small and then it is heated until it expands. After workers slide it onto the wheel, the tire shrinks as it cools and is locked into place. Learn more about steam locomotive maintenance at Steamtown NHS.
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Last Updated: February 13, 2008 at 22:21 EST