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Owner: Reading Blue Mountain & Northern
Model:BLW 4-6-2Built As:GMN 425 (4-6-2)
Serial Number:60339Order No:
Frame Number: Built:1/1928
Notes:Ex BMRG 425, blt Jan.1928,
Other locos with this serial:  RBMN 425(4-6-2) VFS 425(4-6-2) BMRG 425(4-6-2) GMN 425(4-6-2)
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Heading back to Minersville at 1:41 p.m.
Title:  Heading back to Minersville at 1:41 p.m.
Description:  AT CP BECKS
Photo Date:  11/29/2014  Upload Date: 11/30/2014 6:38:57 AM
Location:  West Cressona, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2) CNJ 113(0-6-0)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
Passing Tredegar Film factory
Title:  Passing Tredegar Film factory
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/29/2014  Upload Date: 11/30/2014 6:39:59 AM
Location:  Marlin, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2) CNJ 113(0-6-0)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
Blowing for the Maple Avenue crossing
Title:  Blowing for the Maple Avenue crossing
Description:  With a friendly wave from a lineside photographer...
Photo Date:  11/29/2014  Upload Date: 11/30/2014 6:40:49 AM
Location:  Marlin, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2) CNJ 113(0-6-0)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
The last train of the day gets underway out of Cressona Yard
Title:  The last train of the day gets underway out of Cressona Yard
Description:  3:37 p.m., with the sun finally peeking through the overcast
Photo Date:  11/29/2014  Upload Date: 11/30/2014 6:42:11 AM
Location:  Cressona, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  88   Comments: 0
Doubleheading up the valley
Title:  Doubleheading up the valley
Description:  A symphony of steam
Photo Date:  11/29/2014  Upload Date: 11/30/2014 6:44:31 AM
Location:  West Cressona, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2) CNJ 113(0-6-0)
Views:  209   Comments: 0
About to cross Maple Avenue at 4:08 p.m.
Title:  About to cross Maple Avenue at 4:08 p.m.
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/29/2014  Upload Date: 11/30/2014 6:45:14 AM
Location:  Marlin, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2) CNJ 113(0-6-0)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
RBMN 425
Title:  RBMN 425
Description:  Ready to head towards Auburn with the first train of the day.
Photo Date:  11/30/2014  Upload Date: 12/1/2014 1:22:28 AM
Location:  Pottsville, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
RBMN 425
Title:  RBMN 425
Description:  Steaming hard past the Schuylkill Haven station, now used as the borough hall.
Photo Date:  11/30/2014  Upload Date: 12/1/2014 1:26:28 AM
Location:  Schuylkill Haven, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  100   Comments: 0
RBMN 425
Title:  RBMN 425
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/30/2014  Upload Date: 12/18/2014 12:45:13 PM
Location:  Pottsville, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
RBMN 425
Title:  RBMN 425
Description:  Arriving back at Pottsville Union Station.
Photo Date:  11/30/2014  Upload Date: 12/1/2014 1:32:13 AM
Location:  Pottsville, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  122   Comments: 0
RBMN 425
Title:  RBMN 425
Description:  Reading & Northern 425 briefly shatters the quiet of this small borough as it leads the last Santa Special of the day back to Pottsvill`.
Photo Date:  11/30/2014  Upload Date: 12/1/2014 1:35:51 AM
Location:  Landingville, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
425 is ready at the Uottsville bumper
Title:  425 is ready at the Uottsville bumper
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/30/2014  Upload Date: 12/1/2014 5:55:04 AM
Location:  Pottsville, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
A view toward PA Route 61
Title:  A view toward PA Route 61
Description:  The last passenger train stopped in Pottsville on June 30, 1981
Photo Date:  11/30/2014  Upload Date: 12/1/2014 5:56:10 AM
Location:  Pottsville, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Station,Steam
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  154   Comments: 1
Pottsville "Union Station," on the right.
Title:  Pottsville "Union Station," on the right.
Description:  Now the county bus depot, but they left one track in plce, just in case...
Photo Date:  11/30/2014  Upload Date: 12/1/2014 5:57:19 AM
Location:  Pottsville, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Station,Steam
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  375   Comments: 0
Santa draws a crowd.
Title:  Santa draws a crowd.
Description:  I think the whistle of the day was a Reading RR 6-chime...
Photo Date:  11/30/2014  Upload Date: 12/1/2014 5:58:04 AM
Location:  Pottsville, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  132   Comments: 0
Backing toward Mount Carbon
Title:  Backing toward Mount Carbon
Description:  Leaving Potsville...
Photo Date:  11/30/2014  Upload Date: 12/1/2014 6:01:34 AM
Location:  Pottsville, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  143   Comments: 0
The 11:00 a.m. train retusning to Pottsvklle
Title:  The 11:00 a.m. train retusning to Pottsvklle
Description:  Blasting through Landingville
Photo Date:  11/30/2014  Upload Date: 12/1/2014 6:02:48 AM
Location:  Landingville, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
At the Landingville grade crossing
Title:  At the Landingville grade crossing
Description:  Full track speed with a roaring stack
Photo Date:  11/30/2014  Upload Date: 12/1/2014 6:03:54 AM
Location:  Landingville, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  79   Comments: 1
The Schuylkill Haven station
Title:  The Schuylkill Haven station
Description:  Now the borough hall
Photo Date:  11/30/2014  Upload Date: 12/1/2014 6:06:07 AM
Location:  Schuylkill Haven, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
Backing out af "Haven"
Title:  Backing out af "Haven"
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/30/2014  Upload Date: 12/1/2014 6:06:54 AM
Location:  Schuylkill Haven, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
The 1400 train returns to Pottsville
Title:  The 1400 train returns to Pottsville
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/30/2014  Upload Date: 12/1/2014 6:08:28 AM
Location:  Pottsville, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  155   Comments: 1
425 getting ready to shove the 1:00 train southbound
Title:  425 getting ready to shove the 1:00 train southbound
Description:  Tickets were $12 for a 1-hour+ train ride.
Photo Date:  12/13/2014  Upload Date: 12/14/2014 5:56:29 AM
Location:  Schuylkill Haven, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  130   Comments: 0
The valve oil cups are filled & ready to go
Title:  The valve oil cups are filled & ready to go
Description:  Built January, 1928, by the Baldwin Locomotive Works
Photo Date:  12/13/2014  Upload Date: 12/14/2014 5:57:54 AM
Location:  Schuylkill Haven, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
Stopped and waiting to depart Port Clinton northbound
Title:  Stopped and waiting to depart Port Clinton northbound
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/13/2014  Upload Date: 12/14/2014 6:02:25 AM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
425 being serviced after the 1:00 trip
Title:  425 being serviced after the 1:00 trip
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/13/2014  Upload Date: 12/14/2014 6:03:34 AM
Location:  Schuylkill Haven, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Steam
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
Oiling around after the 1:00 trip
Title:  Oiling around after the 1:00 trip
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/13/2014  Upload Date: 12/14/2014 6:04:18 AM
Location:  Schuylkill Haven, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
Backing under the signal bridge
Title:  Backing under the signal bridge
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/13/2014  Upload Date: 12/14/2014 6:05:45 AM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
Heading back to Schuylkill Haven
Title:  Heading back to Schuylkill Haven
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/13/2014  Upload Date: 12/14/2014 6:08:59 AM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  140   Comments: 2
RBMN 425 and CNJ 113 doubleheading the Santa Train
Title:  RBMN 425 and CNJ 113 doubleheading the Santa Train
Description:  Here seen in a Christmas card setting at Westwood Junction south of Minersville.
Photo Date:  12/14/2014  Upload Date: 12/15/2014 6:55:01 AM
Location:  Westwood Jct, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2) CNJ 113(0-6-0)
Views:  338   Comments: 1
RBMN 425 is notched up on the upgrade approaching Westwood Junction
Title:  RBMN 425 is notched up on the upgrade approaching Westwood Junction
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/14/2014  Upload Date: 12/15/2014 6:41:43 AM
Location:  Westwood Jct, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  89   Comments: 1
RBMN 425 leads the Santa train northbound back to Minersville
Title:  RBMN 425 leads the Santa train northbound back to Minersville
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/14/2014  Upload Date: 12/15/2014 6:48:02 AM
Location:  West Cressona, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2) CNJ 113(0-6-0)
Views:  250   Comments: 1
RBMN 425  approaching Westwood Junction
Title:  RBMN 425 approaching Westwood Junction
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/14/2014  Upload Date: 12/15/2014 6:45:44 AM
Location:  Westwood Jct, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2) CNJ 113(0-6-0)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
The northbound Santa train hustles upgrade through Westwood Junction
Title:  The northbound Santa train hustles upgrade through Westwood Junction
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/14/2014  Upload Date: 12/15/2014 10:37:59 AM
Location:  Westwood Jct, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2) CNJ 113(0-6-0)
Views:  238   Comments: 1
RBMN 425  shows off its clean lines and classic styling, here in  profile at Beck's Crosing
Title:  RBMN 425 shows off its clean lines and classic styling, here in profile at Beck's Crosing
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/14/2014  Upload Date: 12/15/2014 6:46:59 AM
Location:  West Cressona, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  189   Comments: 1
RBMN 425 comes into view as it accelerates the northbound Santa train
Title:  RBMN 425 comes into view as it accelerates the northbound Santa train
Description:  You can see the second plume (CNJ 113) behind the box car
Photo Date:  12/14/2014  Upload Date: 12/15/2014 6:58:10 AM
Location:  West Cressona, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  190   Comments: 0
A big SD50 pulls 425 through Tamaqua heading to the wye at Hauck's
Title:  A big SD50 pulls 425 through Tamaqua heading to the wye at Hauck's
Description:  Saving coal and water for the day's trips, the train passes the Greenwood Junction switch at 8:56 a.m.
Photo Date:  12/20/2014  Upload Date: 12/21/2014 6:07:52 AM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 5014(SD50) RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  180   Comments: 0
The train pulls into the station area after wyeing
Title:  The train pulls into the station area after wyeing
Description:  The station, built in 1874, is now a restaurant
Photo Date:  12/20/2014  Upload Date: 12/21/2014 6:08:55 AM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2) RBMN 5014(SD50)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
Cab view of the 425
Title:  Cab view of the 425
Description:  A 1928 product of the Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The whistle is from the Buffalo Creek & Gauley, I was told...
Photo Date:  12/20/2014  Upload Date: 12/21/2014 6:09:57 AM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
Trinity UCC Church looms over the scene
Title:  Trinity UCC Church looms over the scene
Description:  9:49 a.m. photo; the first train ran at 11:00 a.m.
Photo Date:  12/20/2014  Upload Date: 12/21/2014 6:10:39 AM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  225   Comments: 2
The Tamaqua skyline over 425's tender
Title:  The Tamaqua skyline over 425's tender
Description:  Looking south toward Broad Street, US Route 209
Photo Date:  12/20/2014  Upload Date: 12/21/2014 6:11:32 AM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  218   Comments: 1
425 backing onto the 1:00 p.m. train after watering
Title:  425 backing onto the 1:00 p.m. train after watering
Description:  Crossing Broad Street, US Route 209
Photo Date:  12/20/2014  Upload Date: 12/21/2014 6:14:40 AM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
The 425 storms south with the 1:00 p.m. train
Title:  The 425 storms south with the 1:00 p.m. train
Description:  Approaching Spruce Street crossing
Photo Date:  12/20/2014  Upload Date: 12/21/2014 6:16:29 AM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2) RBMN 5014(SD50)
Views:  275   Comments: 2
425 approaching Wildcat Road Crossing
Title:  425 approaching Wildcat Road Crossing
Description:  Southbound with the 1:00 p.m. train
Photo Date:  12/20/2014  Upload Date: 12/21/2014 6:17:49 AM
Location:  Zehners, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  133   Comments: 1
425 shoving its train back to Tamaqua
Title:  425 shoving its train back to Tamaqua
Description:  Just past Schuylkill Road near St. Mary's Monastery
Photo Date:  12/20/2014  Upload Date: 12/21/2014 6:21:40 AM
Location:  New Ringgold, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  126   Comments: 2
425 backing toward Broad Street
Title:  425 backing toward Broad Street
Description:  The 1:00 p.m. train returning to town at 2:17 p.m.
Photo Date:  12/20/2014  Upload Date: 12/21/2014 6:24:01 AM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2) RBMN 5014(SD50)
Views:  192   Comments: 1
The 3:00 p.m. train crosses the Little Schuylkill in the fading light
Title:  The 3:00 p.m. train crosses the Little Schuylkill in the fading light
Description:  Once double-tracked...
Photo Date:  12/20/2014  Upload Date: 12/21/2014 6:25:17 AM
Location:  New Ringgold, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  146   Comments: 2
425 panned along Pine Valley Road
Title:  425 panned along Pine Valley Road
Description:  Shoving the 3:00 train back to Tamaqua at 3:51 p.m.
Photo Date:  12/20/2014  Upload Date: 12/21/2014 6:26:16 AM
Location:  New Ringgold, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  285   Comments: 0
Freshly-painted RBMN 425 takes the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway train north up the gorge
Title:  Freshly-painted RBMN 425 takes the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway train north up the gorge
Description:  Lots of rafters in the Lehigh River on this beautiful day.
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/24/2015 9:17:52 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning Junctio, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  419   Comments: 3
R&N 425
Title:  R&N 425
Description:  After a day's work, R&N 425 simmers at the station.
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 3/13/2016 7:06:17 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
R&N 425
Title:  R&N 425
Description:  After a day's work, R&N 425 simmers at the station.
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 3/13/2016 7:06:23 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  64   Comments: 0


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