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"Ghost Trains Of Scranton" On Display At Steamtown National Historic Site

Submitted by NPT Staff on October 22, 2012 - 1:45am
They are called "ghost trains," but in truth they are simply old trains decaying on railroad sidings. And from November 4 through the end of the year you'll be able to enjoy some fantastic photos of these trains by Kathryn Scott Adams at Steamtown National Historic Site.

Autumn Steams Into Steamtown! All Aboard!

Submitted by NPT Staff on September 18, 2012 - 1:04am
Come fall in Pennsylvania the hardwood forests glow orange, red, and yellow as the air takes on a crispness that blankets the Poconos with the smells of autumn. Board one of Steamtown National Historic Site's special fall excursion runs through this brilliant countryside and you can feast your eyes on the colors of the season in the comfort of a coach.

National Park Week Quiz #5 Revealed: Railfans Delight

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on April 26, 2012 - 2:59am
This one’s where The Office is.

Canadian Pacific Railway "Holiday Train" Heading For Steamtown National Historic Site

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 11, 2011 - 2:41am
International good will is scheduled to roll into Steamtown National Historic Site late this month when a Canadian Pacific Railway "Holiday Train" comes to visit as part of a food bank drive.

Women's History Month is Celebrated in the National Parks

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on March 10, 2011 - 2:58am
The National Park Service uses exhibits, programs, and special events to help celebrate Women's History Month in the national parks, and not just ones that were established to honor women.

Odds and Ends From Around the National Park System

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on June 28, 2010 - 1:24am
Items, some interesting, some perhaps not, from around the National Park System for a Monday morning's consideration.

Take the Holiday Express to Moscow at Steamtown National Historic Site

Submitted by Jim Burnett on October 17, 2009 - 3:30am
Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, PA, will offer the popular “Holiday Express” steam-powered excursions to Moscow on three days in November and December. This trip to Moscow and back will only take about three hours, and reservations are required.

Steamtown National Historic Site Schedules Leaf Peeper Excursions in the Poconos

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on October 3, 2008 - 3:00am
Steamtown National Historic Site has scheduled eight steam-powered train trips to two popular destinations in the Poconos during the fall foliage season. Critics complain about Steamtown’s sparse excursion schedule, but there’s little to dislike about these leaf peeper outings.

National Park Quiz 21: Railroads

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on September 24, 2008 - 3:00am
You don’t need to be a railfan to do well on this week’s railroad-focused quiz. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you polish the brass in Traveler’s private rail car.

Attendance Shortfalls at Steamtown National Historic Site Prompt Calls for Privatization

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on September 14, 2008 - 12:13pm
Visitation has plunged at Pennsylvania’s Steamtown National Historic Site, primarily because budget problems have prevented the park from meeting visitor expectations. Critics insist that only privatization can provide critical operational improvements and resuscitate Steamtown visitation.