Last updated: April 28, 2026
Steam locomotives excited the senses and Steamtown works to keep their stories alive!
Feel the heat from the firebox, smell hot steam and oil; hear the whistle and the "chuff-chuff" from the smokestack, feel the ground vibrate, and watch as one-ton drive rods turn steel wheels. Discover how steam railroading helped shaped our nation's history and culture. Learn about the stories of the people who built, repaired and rode, and about the ongoing work to preserve railroading history.
Big Boy Reunion 2026 - 4014 Meets 4012
Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 Historic Visit to Steamtown. June 15-16 Public Display Days. On View June 17-30. Timed Reservations Required.
Railfest 2026 - Labor Day Weekend
Celebrate Railroading! Train rides, visiting equipment, special tours and programs, loco shop demonstrations, and more! September 4-6, 2026
Train Rides and Excursions
Operating Season for Short Train rides begins May 9, 2026 (with preview train rides 4/25-26). Preliminary 2026 excursion list now posted.
Trip Planning Essentials
Plan like a Park Ranger: Winter/Spring Schedule - Park open Wednesday to Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed Monday & Tuesday)
Union Pacific “Big Boy” No. 4012
#4012 is one of only surviving 8 Big Boys and the only one in the Eastern U.S. Learn about the engine and its 2021 cosmetic restoration.
All Aboard! People and Railroads Exhibit
Explore Steamtown museum collections and the development of American railroads and the communities that operated and maintained them.
Safety
Steamtown is an active railyard, learn how to have a safe visit.