RBM&N 425 and NKP 765 in Jim Thorpe | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

ReadingFanOGR Forum Member

Fresh from inspection, mechanical work and a new paint scheme, Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern 425 simmered by the former Jersey Central station in Jim Thorpe on Saturday morning (8/22).

A new RBM&N herald on her tender resembles the Gulf, Mobile & Northern herald in her Baldwin builder's photo.

After NKP 765 arrived and stopped below the station, she drew a crowd.

The crew is filling a mechanical lubricator with valve oil.

The engineer was using sand. The drivers are "dusty" (tan colored).

This distinguished gentleman is assigned to the DOVER HARBOR

After the morning Bike Train departed for White Haven, RBM&N 425 headed Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway trains at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. Her Jersey Central chime whistle echoed through the gorge. Her rebuilt valves and exhausts are "dead square."

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8/23/158:42 PM

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Henry J.OGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Simply Beautiful!

Thanks for posting!

8/23/1510:09 PM

DL&W PeteOGR Forum Member

here are some from the trip today,

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8/23/1510:24 PM

ReadingFanOGR Forum Member

Thank you for the compliment, Henry J.

I came across this photo. Note that the center rail has been removed to placate the rivet counters.

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8/23/1510:52 PM

Ted SOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

GREAT pictures, thank you all for sharing. Really wish I could have made it back east for these excursions!

8/24/1512:31 AM

SteamerOGR Forum Member

great pics guys, thanks for sharing. 425 & 765 look great.

BANDOBOGR Forum Member

Great picture of Brandon! I've sent him the link to the thread.

Lehigh74OGR Forum Member

Did anyone get good photos of the meet? This thru the window shot didn't work too well.

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maintOGR Forum Member

Wow, thanks for all the photos and video. That must have been a great day.

CarGuyZM10OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBERMEMORIAL SUPPORTER

Originally Posted by Lehigh74:

Did anyone get good photos of the meet? This thru the window shot didn't work too well.

I took video. I'll share it if it came out any good.

8/24/1510:54 AM

spwillsOGR Forum Member

Originally Posted by DL&W Pete:

RBMN #2532, What are the odds of that?

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