Scranton RR Museum

4.6/5
(914) · Museum in Scranton, United States
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This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.

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4.6/5 · 914 reviews
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Jan 13, 2025
Once again we were pleasantly surprised visiting one of the smaller National parks. There was snow on the ground it was holiday time, some of the buildings were closed, some of the engines outside we…Full review by nysailor1
Nov 8, 2024
I love my National Park visits and try to get to all of the NPS Sites when I'm traveling. On our road trip to the northeast, we stopped in Scranton to see all of the Office sites (my girlfriend is a…Full review by Indyinin
Oct 26, 2024
We’ve ridden this train before. The museum, the station, awesome. Every person you meet, friendly and helpful starting with the ticket center. You’re greeted with a friendly smile. We did the trai…Full review by PinkCat14

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We plan to arrive around 11:15 am with a reservation to the Trolley Museum at 1:30. Is there something to see for …
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We plan to arrive around 11:15 am with a reservation to the Trolley Museum at 1:30. Is there something to see for about a half hour when we first arrive? We have lunch at the Coney Island Luncheonette between 12-12:30.
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Steamtown National Historic Site is across the parking lot from the Trolley Museum and it is free. You can spend as much or as little time as you like.
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Answer by Alan R · Aug 5, 2021
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What are the parking facilities? Is there any parking that is outside a garage? Our vehicle is too large for most …
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What are the parking facilities? Is there any parking that is outside a garage? Our vehicle is too large for most parking garages.
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The parking facilities are off street and free. They are a little difficult to find your way into. If you pass the steam town mall and proceed past the bus station (Lackawanna Ave.) you …
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The parking facilities are off street and free. They are a little difficult to find your way into. If you pass the steam town mall and proceed past the bus station (Lackawanna Ave.) you will make a left at the next light make a left onto Seventh Ave. Follow that around to the parking area.
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Is this a suitable attraction for someone with a stroller? Or better without a stroller?
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Yes. With or without is quite easy.
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do i have to buy a ticket for entry?
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Yes BUT it is worth seeing the actual locomotives, the shop, the short movies. It is interesting and entertaining. Then head over to the Lacawanna Radison and see the grand rail station …
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Yes BUT it is worth seeing the actual locomotives, the shop, the short movies. It is interesting and entertaining. Then head over to the Lacawanna Radison and see the grand rail station that was turned into a hotel.
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How long does it take to see everything there?
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You can spend as much time there as you would want to
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