Nearing the end of her first revenue excursion since being restored to service, 425 rolls through one of the many fields along the former Reading line.

After departing Jim Thorpe, 425 puts on a sow as she roars past local industries around Nesquehoning.

RBMN 425 rounds a curve just outside of Nesquehoning, PA. In a few minutes, 425 will arrive at her destination of Jim Thorpe.

Just outside of Port Clinton, RBMN 425 accelerates up the straightaway to the Rt. 61 bridge and a crowd of about 15 railfans.

The first public excursion of Reading and Northern 425 and a beautiful first day of summer brought out many onlookers, from regular passersby to notable photogs such as AB(2), who stands out even ... (more)

Cruisin' back south through the backyards of Hometown. A special thanks goes to the property owner for letting us walk around and find different angles than those at the crossing.

The entire 10-car consist can be seen around the curve as the 'Four-and-a-Quarter' leaves the town of Nesquehoning behind.

Cruisin' through the backyards of Hometown.

RBMN 425 races east through Zehners. A zoom pan taken at 1/20 f.22.

R&N #425's brass bell at rest, up and close in her new lead location.

Reading & Northern 4-6-2 425 crosses the Little Schuylkill River just north of Hecla on a beautiful Saturday morning. This is one of approximately ten bridges that cross the river on the way from ... (more)

Making his job a little easier, a Reading & Northern crewman shovels coal towards the front of the coal bunker while 425 sits in Jim Thorpe before heading back south.

Jim Thorpe is CNJ country once again! Okay, maybe not, but one is definitely reminded of CNJ's legendary Blue Comet (which didn't run to JT) when looking at Reading & Northern's 'Pacific' #... (more)

Only a few minutes out of Port Clinton, Reading & Northern 425 is already at full roar, literally, as she heads north toward Jim Thorpe with her first public excursion since her rebuild.

425 throws up black smoke as it crosses a bridge in Glen Onoko.