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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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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:  116   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:  84   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:  90   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:  92   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:  160   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:  138   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:  164   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:  150   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:  173   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:  120   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:  178   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:  148   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:  360   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:  92   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:  258   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:  227   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:  260   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:  195   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:  200   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:  190   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 5014(SD50) RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  198   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:  189   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:  231   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:  225   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:  156   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:  285   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:  144   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:  133   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:  208   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:  156   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:  294   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:  425   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:  86   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:  72   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 7:06:28 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 7:06:32 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Night,Steam
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
R&N 425
Title:  R&N 425
Description:  This angle was a lot tougher due to the lights for the parking lot, so I opted for a black and white look.
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 3/13/2016 7:06:10 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Night,Station,Steam
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
RBMN 425
Title:  RBMN 425
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/30/2015 1:53:50 AM
Location:  Glen Onoko, PA
Author:  Connor Frasier
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  147   Comments: 1
RBMN 425
Title:  RBMN 425
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/30/2015 1:54:53 AM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Connor Frasier
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
The 765 and 425 meet again!
Title:  The 765 and 425 meet again!
Description:  Exchanging whistle blasts at 4:43 p.m. Was the last time at the 1988 NRHS Convention??
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 7:27:38 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  350   Comments: 1
Reading & Northern's 425 is on hand in its new paint scheme
Title:  Reading & Northern's 425 is on hand in its new paint scheme
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 9/2/2015 8:46:38 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  981   Comments: 2
425 with the 765's excursion train in the background
Title:  425 with the 765's excursion train in the background
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 9/2/2015 8:15:26 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  206   Comments: 1
RBMN 425 whistles approaching the rock cut at Glen Onoko
Title:  RBMN 425 whistles approaching the rock cut at Glen Onoko
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/24/2015 9:18:43 PM
Location:  Glen Onoko, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  142   Comments: 1
Bonus steam locomotive for the NKP 765 chasers - Reading Blue Mountain and Northern 425
Title:  Bonus steam locomotive for the NKP 765 chasers - Reading Blue Mountain and Northern 425
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/24/2015 9:24:11 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State P, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  267   Comments: 2
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Title:  Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Description:  Once the bicycle train cleared, the 425 was given the okay to proceed back to Jim Thorpe.
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 3/16/2016 9:22:05 PM
Location:  Glen Onoko, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Title:  Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Description:  Once the bicycle train cleared, the 425 was given the okay to proceed back to Jim Thorpe.
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 3/16/2016 9:21:32 PM
Location:  Glen Onoko, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
The 425 is ready to go, near the Duryea VFW at 8:01 a.m.
Title:  The 425 is ready to go, near the Duryea VFW at 8:01 a.m.
Description:  Duryea is named after the Civil War general, Hiram Duryea
Photo Date:  9/13/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 9:34:47 PM
Location:  Duryea, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  189   Comments: 0
The crew discusses final plans
Title:  The crew discusses final plans
Description:  425 is sporting a new paint job...
Photo Date:  9/13/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 9:35:26 PM
Location:  Duryea, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
Thundering upgrade, with a little assistance from EMD...
Title:  Thundering upgrade, with a little assistance from EMD...
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/13/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 9:37:54 PM
Location:  Dupont, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
Grinding to a halt at old Penn Haven
Title:  Grinding to a halt at old Penn Haven
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/13/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 9:39:10 PM
Location:  Old Penn Haven, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RBMN 3056(SD40-2) RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  127   Comments: 0


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