Under the cover of night, Reading & Northern 425 reaches full pressure. If it wasnt for the modern appearance of 425, one would believe this scene was one set many years ago.

Before challenging the steep mountain grades of the old anthracite roads, Reading & Northern 425 idles quietly outside the steam shops. Next to the famed 4-6-2 is SW8 #802.

With foliage abound, the Reading & Northern steam-powered Reading Outer Station to Jim Thorpe, PA trip rolls across the Hometown, PA trestle with 4-6-2 425 leading the way. The 17-car train requi... (more)

As the foliage reaches its peak, Reading & Northern 425 rolls downhill through a popular spot West of Nesquehoning.

Reading & Northern #425 just about tears the town of Leesport, PA apart on the evening of October 23, 2021 as she zips by on the last leg of an annual fall foliage round trip excursion between Rea... (more)

Early in the morning, crews prepare Reading & Northern 425 for a run to Jim Thorpe. The safeties on the locomotive lift, as full operating pressure has been reached.

Reading and Northern #425 loudly whistles for the Church Road grade crossing in northern Tamaqua, PA on a dreary October 23rd, 2021. Despite the weather, #425 put on an amazing show in what could ... (more)

As a long day comes to a close, Reading & Northern 425 rolls over the famed stone arches of the Peacock's Lock Viaduct. An 1856-built stone arch viaduct and the only viaduct in the United States c... (more)

A reflection is cast onto a pond at Hecla, as Reading & Northern 425 makes the downhill trek back to Reading.

Reading & Northern 425 rolls downhill through Tamaqua, passing by the Reading & Philadelphia Railroad Station built in 1874. In 2020, the Reading & Northern Installed a new passenger platform and ... (more)

As the foliage begins to turn, Reading & Northern 425 rolls over the 1168-foot long Hometown High Bridge. This acts as a prelude of the foliage that is yet to peak.

Reading & Northern 425 charges up Hometown Hill as it traverses through a local farm near the top of the grade.

Reading & Northern 425's nears Port Clinton as a long day comes to a close. 425 would stop shortly in Port Clinton and let passengers deboard before continuing to Reading.

After cresting the grade and heading south through Tamaqua, Reading & Northern 425's leads a Fall Foliage Excursion downhill through Reynolds.

Reading & Northern 425's storms up the final section of Hometown Hill as she leads the year's very first Fall Foliage Excursion back to Jim Thorpe.