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.
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.
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)