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 …
Remembering William L. Withuhn
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Project3713 Honorary Chairman William L. Withuhn. Bill was a friend, mentor and advisor not only to our team, but …
Tickets Available: Erie Limited ‘Limited’ Excursion June 10, 2017
Coach and caboose tickets remain! Get yours today! The L&WV Chapter of the NRHS invites you to join us for a ride along the historic former Erie Railroad Honesdale …
Ride with the engineer on June 10th!
What better gift for dad (or yourself!) than to ride the scenic Stourbridge Line in the locomotive right next to the engineer? It’s not a chance you often get, but we …