The late Roger Puta's slide was scanned and posted by Marty Bernard.

The late Roger Puta's slide was scanned and posted by Marty Bernard.

"I haven't seen one of those here in a while!" It's certainly been close to ten years since a Reading-painted road unit has travelled the North Penn branch. Although this Quakertown family seems i... (more)

"Welcome to Steamtown"

One of four surviving Reading T1's sits at the West end of Steamtown greeting guests who visit the park. The unit shares this track with a matched set of... (more)

The Reading "Black Diamond" Steam Engine

The Reading "Black Diamond" is a steam powered inspection engine. Though an oddity in the railroad business, several lines had such examples, the... (more)

Where are they now?

When we last saw RDG #900, the engine was on display at Reading & Northern's small yard at Leesport, PA. #900 has since been moved north to a larger facility in Hambu... (more)

Where are they now?

I've always found it fascinating to follow the timeline of preserved equipment through the years. For those Reading fans out there, and those that have wondered - RDG... (more)

The Reading Company in East Stroudsburg, PA

In the Summer of 2010, the Reading Company Technical and Historical Society #902 and the Philadelphia Chapter of the NRHS #903 participated in ... (more)

NS 364 going past the Brook Park RTA station into Rockport yard with Reading Railroad T-1 2100. In the background is the Ford Motor Company engine plant. It is going to restored into operation at ... (more)

Celebrating passing the 5M page-view mark here at railpictures.net with these uploades, here's another in a series of photos taken of the Reading in 1960. in this February scene, the shop switcher... (more)

Celebrating passing the 5M page-view mark here at railpictures.net with these uploades, John is thankful to have made it into the digital era and to have his photos appreciated by those taking rai... (more)

"Reading Units on Display"

Instead of a giant sign saying "Welcome to Steamtown" visitors to the site are greeted by a Reading T1 and a matched set of Rea... (more)

John requests this series of photos be uploaded as he seeks to thank the entire railpictures.net crew and audience worldwide for eclipsing the 5M page view count on his photos shared thus far. It'... (more)

Restoration in the Future for Reading T-1 4-8-4 2100. Reading T-1 4-8-4 2100 at Reading, PA on May 5, 1962. Behind the 2100 is the 2102. Reading 2102 powered the "Iron Horse Ramble&quo... (more)

The Reading operated a large network of commuter trains in the Philadelphia area. The majority of the equipment was electrified MU cars, both of ancient (1931) and of Silverliner vintage. For line... (more)