The Turn Hole Tunnel: Constructed in 1866 by the Lehigh and Susquehanna Railroad, this tunnel eventually became part of the CNJ and carried the line's two track main into Railroad: Central Railroad of New Jersey
Locomotive: N/A
Location: Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, USA
Locomotive #: N/A
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: July 04, 2010

The smokey burnout. R&N does her best hot rod impression to the delight of this young railfan. Mssion accomplished - another railfan joins the ranks!

R&N #425 sits poised like a parked Comet ready to make the trek on the former CNJ mainline through the Lehigh Valley Gorge State Park, seen here on July 4th, 2010 with an all new blue consist.

Pride. A last minute touch up for R&N #425 with special attention to her new number board designed by Ryan Bausher and created by Wayne James. The polishing pose - brought to you in real l... (more)

A Fourth of July weekend spent in Jim Thorpe is highly recommended to any railfan. Great steam action and a beautiful little town; how can one go wrong? Thanks to Mitch Goldman for providing the l... (more)

Four and a quarter.

A Fourth of July weekend spent in Jim Thorpe is highly recommended to any railfan. Great steam action and a beautiful little town; how can one go wrong? A ride on the caboose is the right way to e... (more)

A Fourth of July weekend spent in Jim Thorpe is highly recommended to any railfan. Great steam action and a beautiful little town; how can one go wrong? Thanks to Mitch Goldman for providing the l... (more)

A Fourth of July weekend spent in Jim Thorpe is highly recommended to any railfan. Great steam action and a beautiful little town; how can one go wrong? Thanks to Mitch Goldman for providing the l... (more)

Till Next Time: R&N 425 has put it's train away and is heading for the yard at about 5PM on Monday 7/5. Great show from the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. Riding in the open car behind the 425 sh... (more)

The Finale: R&N 425 crosses the Lehigh River in late afternoon sun with the final Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway train of a three day weekend of steam.

Flying the Flag! Just a quick note to say thanks to the veterans past & present out there on this day. This one's for you - R&N 425 at Jim Thorpe, PA 7/4/10

Arrival: R&N 425 stopped in just the right spot, as I was able to get the Jim Thorpe Station sign in the frame here. In a few minutes the train will pull forward and load throngs of eager passen... (more)

The elusive Wedge shot: It's hard to get a decent side lit shot of the 425 as it moves though pretty close quarters in the Lehigh Gorge State park. However, some early morning switching moves al... (more)

The Blue Comet Lives! R&N 425 makes a guest appearance on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railroad for July 4th weekend.