When PRR returned these engines to the Reading in '57 they were much worse for the wear thanks to poor coal and virtually no maintenence during their stint on the Standard Railroad of the World. ... (more)

The reason John is in Renovo soon becomes apparent, as 2 months earlier a power short Pennsy leased nine of these 10-year-old Northerns from the Reading for work in places like the non-cab signall... (more)