Summer 2018 Newsletter Released
The new Project3713 newsletter is in the mail and live online. You can download a PDF version from this link: Summer 2018 Project 3713 Special Edition A tremendous amount of …
Reading & Northern Photo Freight (Past Events)
Note: This event has already been held. Oneida Clipper Photo Freight Saturday May 5, 2018 Depart Port Clinton, PA: Trip: Join us for a 96 mile roundtrip over some …
Private Donors and a New Grant Help Get 2018 Started Right
The restoration and operation of steam locomotives in our modern world is enabled by highly skilled professionals and fueled by funding from those who believe in the value of vintage …
Winter 2017-18 Newsletter Ready For Download
As 2017 comes to a close, it is time to reflect on the progress made over the course of the year. Looking back there is much to be proud of. …
Drivers Dropped for Restoration
Over the weekend of October 1, 2017 another milestone in the restoration of Boston & Maine #3713 was reached. All six drivers were removed from the locomotive for reconditioning. The …
Tender Prepped for Overhaul
#3713’s tender was moved off display this week and placed in the Steamtown shop where restoration work on this essential item will begin. A tender is essentially a water tank …
Safety Valves Funded
Great news, we have the funds for all three safety valves! Thanks to your support on Go Fund Me and an anonymous donor, #3713 will be equipped with three brand …
Headlight Restored
Great news, 3713’s headlight is fully restored! Thanks to your support on Go Fund Me and volunteer metalworkers from Johnson Technical College, #3713 has a bright future ahead. Thank you …
Download the Summer 2017 Newsletter
The restoration of B&M #3713 continues at the Steamtown National Historic Site and the Summer 2017 newsletter has all of the updates. Appliance work is progressing, local trade school students …
Sept 2, 2017 Railfest Night Photo Session
Steamtown Night Photo Session Saturday September 2, 2017 CLICK TO ORDER TICKETS The Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Railway Historical Society and the Steamtown National Historic Site are pleased to announce …