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Contact: Megan Stevens
Scranton, PA – November brings along colder weather and shorter days, signaling a time of transition at Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS).
Winter Updates
- Friday, November 10 - Sunday, November 12: final weekend for "Scranton Limited" Yard Shuttle. Cost is $6/person ages 6+, and departure times are 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
- Friday, November 10 - Sunday November 12: final weekend for access to “Big Boy” Cab.
- Monday, November 13: begin winter hours of operation, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., daily.
Steamtown’s History Museum, Roundhouse building, and outdoor spaces will remain open throughout the winter. Weather may cause delays or closures, for updates visit http://go.nps.gov/STEAconditions.
Upcoming Holiday Events
- “Stuff the Caboose” to benefit the United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA will take place on Friday, November 17 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- The “Holiday Express” excursions to Moscow will run Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25; two trips will be offered each day from 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
- Santa Claus will arrive at Steamtown via the “Santa Train” on Saturday, December 2 around 3 p.m. This event is organized in partnership with the Lackawanna Heritage Valley.
- The “North Pole Limited”, an event sponsored by the Iron Horse Society will occur December 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, and 23; please check the Iron Horse Society’s website for tickets.
Steamtown NHS is in Scranton, Pennsylvania. From Interstate-81 follow exit 185; then follow the brown and white signs to the park entrance at Lackawanna Avenue and Cliff Street. Park information is available by calling (570) 445-1898, or by visiting the park website.
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Last updated: November 8, 2023