Bobber Caboose – PC&Y 20 Previous Next Bobber cabooses – see our CO&E 0100 page for an explanation of the name – made for a rough ride for crew members keeping watch from the rear of the train. This wood-sided bobber was built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1905 for use on its freight trains …
Founders Tour Join us for an extended three-hour long guided tour of the Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum designed to highlight the life and legacy of our Founder, Mr. Jerry Jacobson. Visit Jerry’s collection of steam locomotives and the roundhouse and restoration facilities he built to care for them. Along the way, hear how it …
The Ferroequinologist Tour An extended three-hour long guided tour of the Age of Steam Roundhouse including our collection of Steam Locomotives, Restoration Shop, Turntable, Machine Shop, and Store House. This tour is an in-depth look at the technical aspects concerning steam engineering, locomotive mechanics, industrial heritage, railroad history, and roundhouse architecture. Note: The Ferroequinologist Tour …
Group Tours The Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum offers group tour opportunities for groups of twenty (20) or more individuals. Whether you have a general interest or a specialized interest in the history of steam railroading, we can cater a tour to your group’s interests. Tours last approximately 1.5 hours so please plan your itinerary …
