Our Scenic Trains include the Provo Canyon Limited (Spring/Summer), the Lakeside Limited (Fall/Winter), and the Deer Creek Express (Year Round). It has gone through numerous railroads, numbers and paint schemes over the years. The Heber Valley Railroad offers just that. The RBM&N's new steam star made many excursion trips to Jim Thorpe and other locations over the next three years, with employee runs, tourist trains on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, and a featured attraction of the 2010 NRHS Convention. _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-38688532-1']); Having more tracks gave the 425 and 2102 a large number of new areas to roam, and the engines became based out of the railroad's own headquarters of Port Clinton. Web(Owned or leased as of 12/2019): 59 (including Salt Lake City Southern Railroad Company, Inc.) Interchanges BNSF (Provo, Utah and Grand Junction, Colo.); Union Pacific (Provo, Utah and Grand Junction, Colo.) Capacity 286k Railcar Storage Available 250 spots Acquired by G&W 2002. In 1995 both names officially merged. // ]]> Have some unique questions?

In an ironic twist of fate, UP's section west from Omaha, Nebraska was relatively easy in comparison to CP's crossing of the rugged Sierra-Nevada's. As of July 2022, 425 is still operational on the RBM&N alongside 2102, which was recently restored back to operation by the RBM&N for excursion service on April 6, 2022. Reading and Northern Railroad) is a regional railroad operating in eastern Pennsylvania. Reading lines it operates, the company did not start out operating any The 425's first public outing after her overhaul was a return to Steamtown for the first time in 18 years for its annual Railfest. Climb aboard officially licensed "The Polar Express" train rides at the Oklahoma Railway Museum in Oklahoma City! WebReading, Blue Mountain & Northern 425 (2017).jpg 4,032 3,024; 1.57 MB. interchange partners currently include Norfolk Southern, Canadian It is an excellent resource with thousands of historic maps on file throughout the country.

WebHours [8], In 2019, an audit by the borough of Jim Thorpe revealed the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway owed the borough $90,000 in amusement tax. On May 29, 2017, the railroad opened a newly built depot in Reading, known as the Reading Outer Station, to provide easier access for travelers departing or boarding at that location. Ed Olsen photo. Reading & Northern Railroad Lands New Freight Customer. Reading & Northern/Shamokin Valley interchange? 425 and 426 were assigned to haul the GM&N's unnamed overnight passenger train between Jackson, Tennessee and Mobile, Alabama. [4] When Spence died in 1961 and the Louisiana Eastern collapsed, No. Ed Olsen photo. Highest and lowest geographical rail elevations on the Union Pacific system. $4.50 + $0.93 shipping. 426, for the Gulf Mobile and Northern (GM&N) to replace their four older Pacifics, which were sold to the Louisville and Nashville Railroad (L&N). var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; Steam Locomotive Hamburg, Pennsylvania.jpg 4,752 3,168; 2.01 MB.

Following the railroad's debut it began hosting intermittent trips betweenHamburg and Temple in 1990, which later expanded to other parts of its system that decade. creation in the early 1980s as just a small short line connecting two Railroad, and the Shamokin Valley Railroad. Also included with any of our scenic Trains is Live Entertainment! In 2005, regularly scheduled passenger excursions resumed with the introduction of the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway in Jim Thorpe. On April 26, the Reading & Northern steam crew coupled up 50 empty coal hoppers for the locomotive as the true test to see if it was ready for its grand return; as well as to prepare for the highly anticipated return of the Iron Horse Rambles. 425 was taken out of service for its mandatory Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) 1,472 day inspection. service. transcontinental railroad at Promontory just a year later in 1870 the A Union Pacific 2-8-2 works freight service in Utah during the 1950s. project was completed the R&N operated a through route still owns a system of some 300+ miles. WebReading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad 425 is a 4-6-2 light "Pacific" type steam locomotive originally built in 1928 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad. American-Rails.com collection. the Union Pacific Railroad and Central Pacific Railroad (today the site It has gone through numerous railroads, numbers and paint schemes over the years. Rio Grande GP40-2 #3103, GP40s #3054 and #3048, and another Geep with a northbound/westbound at the yard in Provo, Utah, circa 1975. Many thanks. In late 2022, No. [9] The RBMN's new star made many trips to Jim Thorpe and other locations over the next three years, with employee runs, tourist trains on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, and a featured attraction of the 2010 NRHS Convention. For the general public the Reading & Northern is most widely recognized for the train excursions it hosts annually. WebReading, Blue Mountain & Northern 425 (2017).jpg 4,032 3,024; 1.57 MB. continues to grow as it is reaping the benefits of the massive boom in Mike Thomas photo. In the 1970s, it was purchased by Brian Woodcock and others[5] and moved to the Wilmington & Western Railroad, though it never operated on the line due to its high axle load. It used refurbished Rail Diesel Cars built by the Budd Company in the 1950s and operated along the Pottsville Line between Pottsville and Philadelphia via Reading until SEPTA discontinued diesel service in 1981. The combination of mechanical engineering perfection and a time long ago, when coal was king and iron horses raced across the region, echoed through valleys as she glided along her path, being heard miles away before she was seen. LGSRY. Learn more about their trips here. 2102 in 1987. Reading & Northern 4-6-2 #425 performs final testing after its restoration on May 10, 2008 in Port Clinton, Pennsylvania. Climb aboard officially licensed "The Polar Express" train rides at the Oklahoma Railway Museum in Oklahoma City! We have three different seasonal options for you to choose from with our Scenic Trains. Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad 425, "Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad 425", Learn how and when to remove this template message, Reading, Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad, Central Railroad of New Jersey 0-6-0 #113, "Gulf, Mobile & Northern / Mobile & Ohio / New Orleans, Mobile & Chicago 4-6-2 "Pacific" Locomotives in the USA", "Gulf, Mobile & Northern No. Steamtown Roundhouse.jpg 1,500 1,000; 232 KB. It's full steam ahead for Reading and Northern Railroad, Reading & Northern's Day-Long Steam Excursion, Reading & Northern's Autumn Leaf Excursions, Reading & Northern Schuylkill Haven Borough Day Excursions, Reading & Northern 25th. LGSRY. Railroad Of The Year in 2002 by Railway Age. Business Development. Keep a look out forBlack Jack Ravenand the Soldier Hollow Gang! Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. It then turned around and hired Andrew Muller, Jr. and a group of rail preservationists to operate the line as the Blue Mountain & Reading Railroad.

WebReading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad. all, not only is the exquisite natural beauty of Utah alone worth a trip RBMN-Passenger. [9], After three successful seasons of excursions, Reading & Northern 425 was taken out of service to be repaired with the pilot and trailing trucks rebuilt by the Strasburg Rail Road, including conversion from plain bearings to more efficient roller bearings, rebuilding of the air compressor, a new blower and replacing the bottom part of the smokebox. Scenic Trains may also include a boxed lunch** or you can peruse our Concession Car to satisfy your hunger and quench your thirst. Want to enjoy a nice slow relaxing ride while taking in beautiful scenery? This page was last edited on 24 November 2022, at 17:40. In 1995, both names officially merged. Many were pulled up in the 1970's and 1980's although others were removed long before that. In August 2015, No. American-Rails.com collection. Updated, General Discussion - Passenger Rail: High Speed and Heavy and Light Rail Systems, Brightline Trains LLC (formerly All Aboard Florida and Virgin), California Commuter, Rail Transit, and High Speed Rail (HSR). DC - Maryland - Virginia Area Passenger Rail: MTA(MARC), VRE, WMATA(Metro), Florida Commuter Rail: Metrorail, Sunrail, Tri-Rail and Proposals, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), MTA Metro-North Railroad and CtDOT Passenger Rail, New York City Area Wide Rail Transit Issues (Cross-Agency), New Jersey Transit NJT Rail and Light Rail LRT, Railroading and Railfanning by Region and State, General Discussion: Fallen Flags, Trolleys, and Interurbans, Anthracite Railroads - CNJ, L&HR, LNE, LV and RDG, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (ATSF), Baltimore & Ohio|Chesapeake & Ohio|Western Maryland, Burlington Northern, GN, NP, CB&Q, SP&S, SL-SF, Granger Railroads - C&NW, Rock Island, and MILW, New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad NYNH&HRR, Norfolk & Western, VGN, WAB, NKP, P&WV, ACY, IT, BNSF Railway (Burlington Northern Santa Fe), Canadian National-Illinois Central and Grand Trunk Western, Pan Am Railways (formerly Guilford Rail System), New York, Susquehanna & Western - Past and Present, Class III: Short Line, Industrial, Military, Terminal and Railroad Holding Companies, General Discussion: Short Lines, Industrials, and Military, Central Maine & Quebec Railway (formerly Montreal, Maine & Atlantic | Bangor & Aroostook), Genesee Valley Transportation Family (DLWR, FRR, MAN, DL), Livonia, Avon, & Lakeville Family (LAL, BH, WNYP), Manufacturers: Locomotives, Rolling Stock, and Equipment, General Discussion: Locomotives, Rolling Stock, and Equipment, Kawasaki Rail: Global and Kawasaki Rail Car Inc, Books, Magazines, Music, TV, and Movies, and other Media, Museums, Tourist Lines, and Historical Organizations, Operations, Facilities, Maps and Resources, Toy Trains, Model Railroading, Outdoor and Live Steam.

All written content, photos, and videos copyright American-Rails.com (unless otherwise noted). One notable event occurred in August 1991, after the BM&R grew to become the Reading & Northern. [9], In 2019, an audit by the borough of Jim Thorpe revealed the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway owed the borough $90,000 in amusement tax. Take a ride on the Reading.jpg 3,648 2,736; 3.47 MB. WebIt is a rare historical gem owned by Andy Muller Jr., Owner and CEO of Reading & Northern Railroad in Port Clinton, PA. Mullers company recently completed a nearly six-year, $2.4 million extensive overhaul, completely rebuilding the locomotive from the ground up and restoring the ULTIMATE engine to Mullers collection. WebBlue Mountain & Reading Railroad . After nearly a decade of storage, restoration work began to bring 425 back to service. Print this map; Along with the Utah Railway and UP, BNSF makes a brief appearance in the Beehive State, operating a single line through the northern half of the state and reaching Salt Lake City. Utah railroads are also home to the famedCalifornia Zephyras Amtrak has been continuously operating the train over much of its original route dating back to the days of theCZ'sownership under the D&RGW, CB&Q and Western Pacific. WebThe Reading & Northern, officially the Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad (or RBM&N), is an eastern Pennsylvania Class II regional railroad which operates over 300 miles of predominantly ex-Reading Railroad trackage (although the company also operates lines owned by other fallen flags). WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Railroad Train Locomotive Postcard - Blue Mountain & Reading RR 425 at the best online prices at eBay! Red River Valley &Western D&RG 168 and 425 to Cumbres; Nevada Northern 81 Debut; US Sugar 148 Santa + 1st Public Excursion; WMSR 1309 Debut; Learn more about these events here. [5] In December 2016, the RBMN announced that it spent $2 million to build a train station at Pennsylvania Route 61 and Bellevue Avenue in Muhlenberg Township outside Reading, called Reading Outer Station, with plans to operate passenger excursions from there to Jim Thorpe. Reading Railroad Slide, Reading United States Topographical Collectible Pennsylvania Postcards, Vintage Postcard Lot, Red Arrow Lines . Reading and Northern Railroad) is a regional railroad operating in eastern Pennsylvania. Reading Railroad Slide, Reading United States Topographical Collectible Pennsylvania Postcards, Vintage Postcard Lot, It was finally brought HOME to Reading in 1985 by the Reading Company Technical and Historical Society and Conrail. Business Development. As public and customer of the completion of our country's first transcontinental railroad. 425 made its return to excursion service in June 2008 on a round trip from Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe, a run it would make often. In 1990, the Blue Mountain and Reading took ownership of 150 miles of track located in the Coal Region north of Reading. Scenic Trainsat the Heber Valley Railroad: *Only the Provo Canyon Limited travels to Vivian Park Utah railroads are recognized for their historic role in being the site 425. (Map is updated monthly.) The 425, a 4-6-2 light Pacific, was built in January 1928 by Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA, for the Gulf, Mobile, and Northern Railroad passenger operations. In 2005 the R&N officially launched regularly scheduled train rides from the beautifully restored Jersey Central depot in downtown Jim Thorpe. 1990s it has not grown considerably in terms of route miles and today Business Development. Reading and Northern Railroad) is a regional railroad operating in eastern Pennsylvania. [11], On September 4, 2017, No. It is difficult to truly articulate just how much material can be found at this website. Utah's railroads today operate nearly 1,500 miles of trackage with the state's peak mileage topping out at 2,161 during the 1920s. The Heber Valley Railroad offers just that. WebReading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad 425 is a 4-6-2 light "Pacific" type steam locomotive originally built in 1928 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad. in the early 2000s. Four years later, Muller moved the engine to Steamtown in Scranton, PA for minor restoration work. Transload Locations.

[18], The RBMN also operates passenger excursions out of the Reading Outer Station located outside of Reading in Muhlenberg Township, with Rail Diesel Car trains running from Reading Outer Station to Jim Thorpe with an intermediate stop in Port Clinton. Train Railroad postcard Blue Mountain Reading RR #2102 MJ833. railroad operations make a visit quite rewarding as well. The Blue Mountain & Reading became much larger with the purchase of nearly 300 miles of former Conrail trackage throughout the early 1990s. Coal compacity is 18 tons and the water capacity is 8,500 gallons. 425's last excursion was the Tamaqua Fall Fest on October 13, 1996. Today, there are tens of thousands of miles scattered throughout the country. Alas, in 2013 the site closed. Print this map; Blue Ridge Southern Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern . Print this map; Alas, in 2013 the site closed. Doug Kroll photo. [3] Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, the RBMN acquired more lines in northeastern Pennsylvania, primarily of Reading Railroad, Central Railroad of New Jersey, and Lehigh Valley Railroad heritage. Website: http://www.rbmnrr.com/ " onclick="window.open (this.href);return false; Board index. WebReading Blue Mountain & Northern No. Well packaged. In 1998 a gentleman by the name ofAndre Kristopans put together a web page highlighting virtually every unit out-shopped by General Motors' Electro-Motive Division. WebReading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad Home; About Us. Take a ride on the Reading.jpg 3,648 2,736; 3.47 MB. [18] Excursions run on weekends, holidays, and some weekdays between May and December. Red River Valley &Western D&RG 168 and 425 to Cumbres; Nevada Northern 81 Debut; US Sugar 148 Santa + 1st Public Excursion; WMSR 1309 Debut; Utah is often overlooked as a place where electrified interurbans were once found. Red Arrow Lines . The Alco C855 was Union Pacific's montrous experimental Century model developed in 1964 and able to produce 5,500 horsepower. American-Rails.com collection. The Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad (reporting mark RBMN) (a.k.a. After nearly a decade of storage, rebuild work began to bring 425 back to service. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Pacific Type steam locomotive, #425, painted in a beautiful blue and gold livery. History. In [10] Repairs were completed in late August 2013 and were followed by a few days of testing. Learn more about these events here. connection at Ogden with Salt Lake City, a distance of some 40 miles. The Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad (reporting mark RBMN) (a.k.a. Want to enjoy a nice slow relaxing ride while taking in beautiful scenery? On August 13, 2022, 425 doubleheaded the RBM&N's Iron Horse Rambles excursion with 2102 for the first time since 1988.
$4.50 + $0.93 shipping. Following the decommission from freight, 2102 moved to pulling passenger excursions. Reading & Northern's SW8 #801 and #802 head onto the Mahanoy & Shamokin Branch as SW8m #803 sits on the main line at East Mahanoy Junction, Pennsylvania on May 5, 2012. 425 is a 12-38 D class 4-6-2 "Pacific" type steam locomotive built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia, PA in 1928 for the Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad (GM&N). LGSRY. Because Utah has historically always featured through main line routes with few secondary and branch lines it still retains about 68% of its original rail infrastructure. Over the next few decades, the 2102 resided at a number of railroads in Ohio and western Pennsylvania. WebReading Blue Mountain & Northern No. Many still remember the sound of the 2102, a musical mixture of chugs and puffs as the wheels pushed against the cold steel of the rails and the steam hissed from the boiler. 450 South 600 West Contact. It is difficult to truly articulate just how much material can be found at this website. If you are researching active or abandoned corridors you might want to check out the United States Geological Survey's (USGS) Historical Topographic Map Explorer. With the renewed demand for coal, particularly clean coal, these

Finally, for great reading about a number of now-abandoned Utah rail lines please click here. 425. WebOur journey takes us to Jim Thorpe, PA. where we will be riding behind Reading Blue Mountain & Reading's steam locomotive No. of operation severely cutback the thousands and thousands of miles of which runs every weekend between May and December from Jim Thorpe. })(); Interestingly, NS

The engine weighs 110 tons and the tender weighs in at 91 tons. 3 was sold for scrap (along with most of the line's engines), while #4 was purchased in 1962 by Malcolm Ottinger and became the main power of the Valley Forge Scenic Railroad of Kimberton, Pennsylvania, where it also regained its original number, 425. Reading & Northern steam trips in Minersville, Planning a Trip to the Reading and Northern, Reading & Northern's 426 on Freight Duty Today, 2009 Reading & Northern Excursion Schedule, Loram Rail Grinder on the Reading & Northern. Steam Locomotive Hamburg, Pennsylvania.jpg 4,752 3,168; 2.01 MB. relations grew, in 2005 the railroad branched out with the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, [19] LGSR trains are usually diesel-powered and consist of an open-air car, standard coaches, a gondola car that allows passengers to transport the bicycles aboard the train and ride their bicycles back to Jim Thorpe, and a caboose. Something went wrong. As the book, "Railroads In The Days Of Steam," notes the government was paying upwards of $96,000 for every new mile the Transcontinental Railroad constructed, which included a 400-foot-wide right-of-way. However, Don Strack rescued the data and transferred it over to his UtahRails.net site (another fine resource). Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad Passenger Department. Quickly after retirement, Nos. [20] The train runs from Reading and Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe in the morning, allowing passengers time to explore Jim Thorpe. ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? Material & Equipment Sales. It performed a doubleheader with the No. It will eventually run again when the 1,472-day restoration is complete. Just type in a town or city and click on the timeline of maps at the bottom of the page! Most of these wound up as part of the Denver & Rio Grand Western system, which included the Bingham Canyon & Camp Floyd Railroad, Wasatch & Jordan Valley Railroad, and Utah & Pleasant Valley Railroad. WebThe Heber Valley Railroad offers just that. A popular pastime for many is studying and/or exploring abandoned rights-of-way. Rio Grande 2-8-8-2 #3611 steams through the small yard at Soldier Summit, Utah during the 1950s. [8] 425's last excursion was the Tamaqua Fall Fest on October 13, 1996, when steam operations on the RBM&N began to cease until 2008. Its main freight cargo is anthracite coal.[2]. Rio Grande GP40-2 #3103, GP40s #3054 and #3048, and another Geep with a northbound/westbound at the yard in Provo, Utah, circa 1975. No. Reading & Northern SD40-2 #3050 and an SD38 have arrived in Penobscot, Pennsylvania with their train on the late afternoon of November 8, 2003. Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad 425 is a 4-6-2 light "Pacific" type steam locomotive originally built in 1928 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad. While Utah railroads date back to the connection of the Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad 425 is a 4-6-2 light "Pacific" type steam locomotive originally built in 1928 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Gulf, Mobile & Northern Railroad. Contact. is home to the Golden Spike National Historic Site). 425 can change multiple whistles, such as the Reading 6-chime Whistle and others including: Southern Pacific 6-chime whistle, which is from scrapped, 425 has a few changes and paint schemes that have been changed such as: it's headlight came from.

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