RDG #903 leads #902 and consist into Lackawanna territory attempting to out run the building clouds. I'll bet they were hoping to continue Southwest into Reading territory! Railroad: Reading Company
Locomotive: EMD FP7
Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
Locomotive #: RDG 903
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: September 04, 2010

Reading #902 and #903 get an early start exploring the changing colors of the foliage on the former Lackawanna route towards Gouldsboro and beyond.

Reading FP7 #903 gets a chance to lead on the "Whistle Stop" excursion from E.Stroudsburg, PA to Scranton and return during Steamtown's now annual Railfest weekend.

The Reading duo make an early 7:30 AM appearance at the Elmhurst Reservoir en route to East Stroudsburg, PA prior to running a "Whistle Stop" excursion back to Steamtown later the same afternoon.

Reading FP7s 903-902 roll West through Mt Pocono, Pa. on their way to Scranton, Pa. on September 4, 2010.

The "Whistle Stop" Excursion crosses Pocono Summit Lake as it heads back to Steamtown after picking up passengers in East Stroudsburg and Cresco for Railfest.

Historic diesel locomotive Reading RR FP-7 unit #903 along with unit #902 arrive at Railfest 2010 at Steamtown.

Reading FP-7s 902-903 are illuminated by the final rays of light at Lehigh, Pa. on their Eastbound trek towards East Stroudsburg, Pa. on 9-4-10.

Reading FP-7s 902-903 depart Scranton, Pa. for East Stroudsburg, Pa. with an Eastbound excursion train on 9-4-10.

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