Reading & Northern 425 storms up the grade through a farm as it nears the top of Hometown Hill.

Reading & Northern 425 passes a string of hoppers as it charges up the grade at Carbon Lane. PLEASE NOTE: This is private property and was shot with the permission of the property owners.

Reading & Northern 425 climbs the grade near Milepost 128 deep into the Lehigh Gorge.

Reading & Northern 425 powers up the grade at Milepost 125 as it enters into the Lehigh Gorge.

Reading & Northern 425 blasts up the grade at Glen Onoko with a billowing plume of smoke.

Reading & Northern 425 rounds a bend just passed Milepost 126 about a mile and a half into the Lehigh Gorge.

Reading & Northern 425 rushes up a long straight section of track just passed Glen Onoko as it nears Milepost 126.

Reading & Northern 425 works up the grade a little over a mile into the Lehigh Gorge near Milepost 126. PLEASE NOTE: This shot was taken with a tripod elevated to track level from the ground. P... (more)

Reading & Northern 425 stomps up the grade near Glen Onoko in the golden afternoon light.

Reading & Northern 425 drifts down a relatively steep section of track at CP COAL before blasting up the grade into the Lehigh Gorge.

Reading & Northern 425 blasts out of Tamaqua Tunnel up the steep grade. 425 puts on an impressive show with a nice smoke plume and its bell ringing as it carries passengers for the final trip of t... (more)

Reading & Northern 425 blasts out of Tamaqua Tunnel with the final trip of the 2021 Tamaqua Summerfest Trains.

Reading & Northern 425 crosses over the Hometown High Bridge near Hometown, Pennsylvania. The bridge stands 168 feet tall and is 1,186 feet long. The bridge makes for some great views of the valle... (more)

Reading & Northern 425 reverses towards its consist in a cloud of steam on a beautiful September morning.

Reading & Northern 425 releases steam before reversing to prepare for the second day of Labor Day Weekend excursions for the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway.