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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
Weather

Warm and sometimes humid summers; cold and rainy or snowy winters. Wear seasonable clothing and good walking shoes. For travel aboard our seasonal excursion trains, please note that the commuter-type coaches are not air-conditioned, or may not be heated. Therefore, we recommend that you dress appropriately for the season that you plan to visit us!

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 If you prefer using another Internet weather service, please use either Scranton, PA, (as the city for the forecast) or Steamtown's mailing address ZIP code, 18503, to ensure an accurate forecast.
An engineer peers out of the cab of a steam locomotive. The engineer drives the train, but the conductor is in charge.  

Did You Know?
The engineer drives the locomotive using the throttle lever, brakes, and reversing gear. He (or she) is in charge of the locomotive. The conductor, however, is in charge of the train. Learn more about railroad jobs at Steamtown NHS in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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Last Updated: January 28, 2007 at 22:02 EST