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RBMN 3054
Title:  RBMN 3054
Description:  The Mountain Job passing through Gordon.
Photo Date:  1/2/2007  Upload Date: 1/2/2007 12:37:31 PM
Location:  Gordon, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3054(SD40-2)
Views:  646   Comments: 0
NS 2746
Title:  NS 2746
Description:  Westbound intermodal
Photo Date:  12/28/2006  Upload Date: 12/29/2006 2:01:37 PM
Location:  Newport, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 2746(SD70M-2)
Views:  548   Comments: 1
Mountain Job
Title:  Mountain Job
Description:  Decending the 2.6% grade at the Tielman Road crossing outside of Gordon.
Photo Date:  12/20/2006  Upload Date: 12/20/2006 7:25:08 PM
Location:  Gordon, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2004(SD38) RBMN 2003(SD38)
Views:  1057   Comments: 1
RBMN 2004
Title:  RBMN 2004
Description:  Passing through Locust Gap.
Photo Date:  12/20/2006  Upload Date: 12/20/2006 7:18:33 PM
Location:  Locust Gap, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2004(SD38) RBMN 2003(SD38)
Views:  1183   Comments: 0
AMTK 160
Title:  AMTK 160
Description:  The eastbound Pennsylvanian on the controlled siding.
Photo Date:  12/12/2006  Upload Date: 12/13/2006 1:06:24 PM
Location:  Cove, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 160(P42DC)
Views:  756   Comments: 0
SOO 6036
Title:  SOO 6036
Description:  The 31J with a rare Soo Line 6036 in the lead.
Photo Date:  12/12/2006  Upload Date: 12/13/2006 1:03:12 PM
Location:  Palmyra, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOO 6036(SD60)
Views:  607   Comments: 1
Mountain Job
Title:  Mountain Job
Description:  The Mountain Job passing over the stone arch bridge in between Gordon & Lavelle on a dreary, autumn day.
Photo Date:  11/29/2006  Upload Date: 11/29/2006 2:40:27 PM
Location:  Lavelle, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2000(SD38)
Views:  876   Comments: 1
Three Mile Island
Title:  Three Mile Island
Description:  Historical Marker
Photo Date:  10/2/2006  Upload Date: 10/2/2006 11:33:29 PM
Location:  Middletown, PA
Author:  Mike Tholas
Categories: 
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Views:  343   Comments: 0
Mountain Job (QAMC)
Title:  Mountain Job (QAMC)
Description:  Switching out cars at International Paper outside of Mount Carmel
Photo Date:  11/7/2006  Upload Date: 11/7/2006 10:20:15 PM
Location:  Mount Carmel Junctio, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2004(SD38) RBMN 2000(SD38)
Views:  1476   Comments: 1
"Old Rivets"
Title:  "Old Rivets"
Description:  The very first GG1 built in 1934. Its the only GG1 with a riveted body. It is awaiting restoration at the museum.
Photo Date:  10/24/2006  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 12:22:46 PM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 4800(GG1)
Views:  1219   Comments: 0
RCT&HS Leesport Yard
Title:  RCT&HS Leesport Yard
Description:  RDG 900 (a FP7A), RDG 863 (an electric MU power car), & RDG 9162 (a Budd diesel car), await restoration at the Reading Company Technical & Historical Society's Lessport Yard.
Photo Date:  11/1/2006  Upload Date: 11/3/2006 9:43:06 PM
Location:  Leesport, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RDG 900(FP7A) RDG 9162(RDC1) RDG 863(Electric M.U.)
Views:  1240   Comments: 0
RR Museum of PA
Title:  RR Museum of PA
Description:  Former Conrail wreck crane. The restored PRR J Tower in the background.
Photo Date:  10/24/2006  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 11:54:11 AM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  1118   Comments: 0
RR Museum of PA
Title:  RR Museum of PA
Description:  An E60 donated by AMTRAK, sits in the museum yard. The tower in the background is a restored PRR tower at the Strasburg Railroad across the street.
Photo Date:  10/24/2006  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 11:48:21 AM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  AMTK 603(E60)
Views:  977   Comments: 0
Inside PRR 7006
Title:  Inside PRR 7006
Description:  The toilet in a GP9.
Photo Date:  10/24/2006  Upload Date: 10/25/2006 11:34:59 AM
Location:  Strasburg, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  PRR 7006(GP9)
Views:  1705   Comments: 0
Reading & Northern Autumn Leaf Train Excursion
Title:  Reading & Northern Autumn Leaf Train Excursion
Description:  Passing over the High Bridge, on its way to Jim Thorpe.
Photo Date:  10/7/2006  Upload Date: 10/7/2006 8:04:20 PM
Location:  Hometown, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 5049(SD50)
Views:  1656   Comments: 5
Mountain Job
Title:  Mountain Job
Description:  Passing through the Hoffman Blvd. crossing.
Photo Date:  10/4/2006  Upload Date: 10/4/2006 10:49:02 PM
Location:  Ashland, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3055(SD40-2) RBMN 3050(SD40-2)
Views:  1368   Comments: 0
Three Mile Island
Title:  Three Mile Island
Description:  Reactor involved in the accident on the left, operational reactor on the right.
Photo Date:  10/2/2006  Upload Date: 10/2/2006 11:30:16 PM
Location:  Middletown, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
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Views:  309   Comments: 2
High Above The Susquehanna River
Title:  High Above The Susquehanna River
Description:  Westbound Autoracks about to cross the Rockville Bridge
Photo Date:  10/2/2006  Upload Date: 10/3/2006 9:26:29 PM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  487   Comments: 1
High Above The Susquehanna River
Title:  High Above The Susquehanna River
Description:  The H2W on its way up the NS Buffalo Line. Passing over the Rockville Bridge.
Photo Date:  10/2/2006  Upload Date: 10/3/2006 9:20:31 PM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
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Views:  260   Comments: 0
High Above The Susquehanna River
Title:  High Above The Susquehanna River
Description:  Eastbound Local on its way to the Harrisburg Yard. Passing over the Rockville Bridge.
Photo Date:  10/2/2006  Upload Date: 10/3/2006 9:15:41 PM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
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Views:  250   Comments: 0
East Bear Ridge Coal Breaker
Title:  East Bear Ridge Coal Breaker
Description:  This breaker processed the coal from the abandoned mine I was in. Looking east towards Gilberton. My Grandfather had this photo from 1930.
Photo Date:  10/3/2006  Upload Date: 10/3/2006 10:14:56 PM
Location:  Mahanoy Plane, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
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Views:  1495   Comments: 0
High Above The Susquehanna River
Title:  High Above The Susquehanna River
Description:  Westbound Intermodal about to pass over the Rockville Bridge
Photo Date:  10/2/2006  Upload Date: 10/3/2006 9:30:03 PM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  569   Comments: 1
RBMN Hamburg Shops
Title:  RBMN Hamburg Shops
Description:  A former PPL (Pennsylvania Power & Light) fireless locomotive sits outside of the Hamburg Shops awaiting restoration.
Photo Date:  9/26/2006  Upload Date: 9/28/2006 11:10:17 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  PPL 7767(0-6-0T)
Views:  1837   Comments: 2
High Bridge
Title:  High Bridge
Description:  Reading & Northern passing over the Hometown Trestle.
Photo Date:  9/25/2006  Upload Date: 9/25/2006 2:04:36 PM
Location:  Hometown, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
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Views:  715   Comments: 0
Lawrence Colliery
Title:  Lawrence Colliery
Description:  Inside the mine, looking through the gate.
Photo Date:  9/25/2006  Upload Date: 9/25/2006 9:48:09 PM
Location:  Mahanoy Plane, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives: 
Views:  2540   Comments: 2
CP Millards
Title:  CP Millards
Description:  Westbound passing through CP Millards
Photo Date:  9/19/2006  Upload Date: 9/20/2006 12:16:12 AM
Location:  Annville, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9281(C40-9W)
Views:  698   Comments: 1
Swatara Station
Title:  Swatara Station
Description:  Eastbound local returning from the Reese's plant. Passing by the former RDG Station. Built 1921.
Photo Date:  9/19/2006  Upload Date: 9/20/2006 1:07:03 PM
Location:  Hershey, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5268(GP38-2)
Views:  1173   Comments: 1
Anthracite Strip Mine
Title:  Anthracite Strip Mine
Description:  Close-up view of the Marion Walking-Dragline. To give some perspective, the bulldozers are almost 20 feet tall.
Photo Date:  8/3/2006  Upload Date: 8/3/2006 10:15:28 PM
Location:  Wadesville, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
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Views:  633   Comments: 0
Reading & Northern World Headquarters
Title:  Reading & Northern World Headquarters
Description:  Two SW8's infront of the RBMN office. Notice the electric switch.
Photo Date:  7/13/2006  Upload Date: 7/13/2006 10:18:09 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 801(SW8) RBMN 800(SW8)
Views:  1224   Comments: 0
Hometown High Bridge
Title:  Hometown High Bridge
Description:  Built by CNJ in 1931. Now owned by Carbon County, & used by Reading & Northern.
Photo Date:  5/8/2006  Upload Date: 5/8/2006 4:45:03 PM
Location:  Hometown, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
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Views:  3061   Comments: 0
Palmyra Station
Title:  Palmyra Station
Description:  Eastbound passing infont of the former Reading RR Station in Palmyra.
Photo Date:  7/26/2006  Upload Date: 7/26/2006 10:52:30 PM
Location:  Palmyra, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9281(C40-9W)
Views:  554   Comments: 0
Palmyra Station
Title:  Palmyra Station
Description:  Westbound on Track 1, passing the former Reading RR station.
Photo Date:  7/19/2006  Upload Date: 7/20/2006 12:50:58 AM
Location:  Palmyra, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9198(C40-9W)
Views:  588   Comments: 0
NS Harrisburg Line MP 95
Title:  NS Harrisburg Line MP 95
Description:  A rerouted CSX intermodal on Track 2 heading westbound. Passing under the Palmyra signal tower.
Photo Date:  6/29/2006  Upload Date: 6/30/2006 2:11:24 AM
Location:  Palmyra, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  CSX 8728(SD60I)
Views:  737   Comments: 1
Rockville Bridge Plaque
Title:  Rockville Bridge Plaque
Description:  National Railway Historical Society Plaque.
Photo Date:  6/29/2006  Upload Date: 6/30/2006 12:01:34 AM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
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Views:  269   Comments: 0
Pioneer Tunnel
Title:  Pioneer Tunnel
Description:  The entrance to Pioneer Tunnel anthracite Coal Mine. Pictured is a narrow guage, battery operated mine locomotive.
Photo Date:  6/19/2006  Upload Date: 6/19/2006 9:48:47 PM
Location:  Ashland, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
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Views:  284   Comments: 0
NS 9371
Title:  NS 9371
Description:  Westbound rounding the curve near CP Tara
Photo Date:  7/26/2006  Upload Date: 7/26/2006 10:40:10 PM
Location:  Hummelstown, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9371(C40-9W)
Views:  642   Comments: 0
Rockville Bridge during The Flood of 2006
Title:  Rockville Bridge during The Flood of 2006
Description:  A pair of swans, in the flooded Susquehanna River as two Norfolk Southern Dash 9s are pulling a coil train eastbound, across the Rockville Bridge.
Photo Date:  6/29/2006  Upload Date: 6/29/2006 10:41:50 PM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9715(C40-9W) NS 9165(C40-9W)
Views:  777   Comments: 0
Pioneer Tunnel
Title:  Pioneer Tunnel
Description:  Used to transport coal, workers & supplies in & out of the Anthracite coal mines.
Photo Date:  5/24/2006  Upload Date: 5/31/2006 11:22:44 PM
Location:  Ashland, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
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Views:  287   Comments: 0
West Portal @ Gallitzin Tunnels Park
Title:  West Portal @ Gallitzin Tunnels Park
Description:  The Gallitzin tunnel (left) was opened in 1904 and abandoned in 1995. The Allegheny Tunnel (right) opened in 1854. It was identical to the Gallitzin Tunnel until 1994 when Conrail converted it to dual tracks, with enough clearance for double stack containers.
Photo Date:  6/20/2005  Upload Date: 5/12/2006 11:14:27 PM
Location:  Gallitzin, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
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Views:  408   Comments: 1
Rockville Bridge
Title:  Rockville Bridge
Description:  View of the Rockville Bridge from the Marysville boat launch. A CN is crossing the bridge on its way to the Buffalo Line. Notice on the right, the steam plumes in the distance from Three Mile Island.
Photo Date:  4/23/2006  Upload Date: 5/12/2006 10:50:05 PM
Location:  Marysville, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
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Views:  272   Comments: 0
NS Enola Yard
Title:  NS Enola Yard
Description:  The top two modes of freight transportation; Tractor Trailers & Railroads.
Photo Date:  4/23/2006  Upload Date: 5/12/2006 10:16:59 PM
Location:  Enola, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 7139(GP60) NS 3562(B32-8) NS 7118(GP60) NS 5015(GP38-2)
Views:  1226   Comments: 2
NS 9522
Title:  NS 9522
Description:  Norfolk Southern track inspection train
Photo Date:  4/23/2006  Upload Date: 5/12/2006 10:54:49 PM
Location:  Rockville, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9522(C40-9W)
Views:  518   Comments: 0
NS 5265
Title:  NS 5265
Description:  Switching out grain cars from PACMA. Former Conrail 8052 & 9568
Photo Date:  5/5/2006  Upload Date: 5/8/2006 5:42:41 PM
Location:  Palmyra, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 5265(GP38-2) NS 2224(SW1500)
Views:  1172   Comments: 0
RBMN 3054
Title:  RBMN 3054
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/12/2006  Upload Date: 5/12/2006 6:26:39 PM
Location:  Ashland, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3054(SD40-2)
Views:  880   Comments: 0
Pioneer Tunnel
Title:  Pioneer Tunnel
Description:  Used to transport coal, workers & supplies in & out of the Anthracite coal mines
Photo Date:  5/24/2006  Upload Date: 5/31/2006 11:21:18 PM
Location:  Ashland, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
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Views:  329   Comments: 0
First Revenue Run
Title:  First Revenue Run
Description:  The first passenger excursion of the recently restored Baldwin locpmotive.
Photo Date:  6/21/2008  Upload Date: 6/21/2008 7:48:08 PM
Location:  Haucks, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2) RBMN 5049(SD50)
Views:  688   Comments: 1
River Yard
Title:  River Yard
Description:  Former Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces.
Photo Date:  1/17/2011  Upload Date: 1/19/2011 6:46:10 PM
Location:  Bethlehem, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories:  Winter,Yard
Locomotives:  CP 6047(SD40-2) CEFX 3127(SD40M-2) NREX 9402(SD40-2) CP 5916(SD40-2)
Views:  382   Comments: 0

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