The 2102 powers its first Winter Rail Ramble, rounding the curve at "Reynolds" in the old Reading Company timetable, while heading upgrade toward Tamaqua and beyond.
The engineer is warming up the trailing truck booster prior to departure to Jim Thorpe. The extra 11,100 lbs. of tractive force added to the engine's 68,000 lbs. comes in handy at tight spots- Ea... (more)
The RBMN 270 charges through the Tamaqua countryside on its return leg of the Fall Color Special from Jim Thorpe to Reading. A beautiful evening for a train ride.