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Owner: Reading Blue Mountain & Northern
Model:BLW 4-8-4Built As:RDG 2044 (2-8-0)
Serial Number:58329Order No:
Frame Number:27X32 cylinders, 70" driversBuilt:3/1925
Notes:Ex BMRG 2102
Other locos with this serial:  RDG 2102(4-8-4) RBMN 2102(4-8-4) DH 302(4-8-4) BMRG 2102(4-8-4)
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RBMN 2102
Title:  RBMN 2102
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Photo Date:  4/5/2022  Upload Date: 4/5/2022 6:58:49 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
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Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  202   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102
Title:  RBMN 2102
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Photo Date:  4/5/2022  Upload Date: 4/7/2022 9:15:46 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
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Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102
Title:  RBMN 2102
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Photo Date:  4/6/2022  Upload Date: 4/6/2022 7:23:24 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
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Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102
Title:  RBMN 2102
Description:  Open car 10....caboose 92848
Photo Date:  4/6/2022  Upload Date: 4/6/2022 7:23:26 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
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Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102
Title:  RBMN 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/6/2022  Upload Date: 4/6/2022 7:23:15 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102
Title:  RBMN 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/26/2022 6:24:39 PM
Location:  North Reading, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
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Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102
Title:  RBMN 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/26/2022 6:24:36 PM
Location:  North Reading, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  193   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102
Title:  RBMN 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/26/2022 6:24:51 PM
Location:  North Reading, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  53   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102
Title:  RBMN 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/26/2022 6:25:15 PM
Location:  North Reading, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  71   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102
Title:  RBMN 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/26/2022 6:24:58 PM
Location:  North Reading, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  62   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102
Title:  RBMN 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/26/2022 6:24:42 PM
Location:  North Reading, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  45   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102
Title:  RBMN 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/26/2022 6:24:55 PM
Location:  North Reading, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102
Title:  RBMN 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/26/2022 6:25:04 PM
Location:  North Reading, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102
Title:  RBMN 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/26/2022 6:25:01 PM
Location:  North Reading, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  45   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102
Title:  RBMN 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/26/2022 6:24:30 PM
Location:  North Reading, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102
Title:  RBMN 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/26/2022 6:25:08 PM
Location:  Leesport, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102 with a coal train at Fisher Dam Road grade crossing
Title:  RBMN 2102 with a coal train at Fisher Dam Road grade crossing
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 8:13:02 PM
Location:  Berne, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  99   Comments: 1
RBMN 2102 with a show of exhaust at Haucks
Title:  RBMN 2102 with a show of exhaust at Haucks
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 8:13:49 PM
Location:  Haucks, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  138   Comments: 1
RBMN 2102 has crested Hometown Hill and is heading down grade to Tamaqua
Title:  RBMN 2102 has crested Hometown Hill and is heading down grade to Tamaqua
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 8:14:22 PM
Location:  Haucks, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  178   Comments: 1
RBMN 2102 passing the Monastery Pond in Hecla
Title:  RBMN 2102 passing the Monastery Pond in Hecla
Description:  Westbound move by diesels to return 2102 to it's shop stall in Port Clinton
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 9:00:57 PM
Location:  Hecla, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  157   Comments: 1
RBMN 2102 - Hometown high trestle
Title:  RBMN 2102 - Hometown high trestle
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 8:16:51 PM
Location:  Hometown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  118   Comments: 1
RBMN 2102 rolling eastbound / slight down grade on the Hometown High Trestle
Title:  RBMN 2102 rolling eastbound / slight down grade on the Hometown High Trestle
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 8:15:15 PM
Location:  Hometown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  197   Comments: 1
RBMN 2102 pulling a coal train over the Hometown High trestle
Title:  RBMN 2102 pulling a coal train over the Hometown High trestle
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 8:16:01 PM
Location:  Hometown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  114   Comments: 1
RBMN 2102 pulling a coal train over the Hometown High trestle
Title:  RBMN 2102 pulling a coal train over the Hometown High trestle
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 8:25:26 PM
Location:  Hometown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  97   Comments: 2
RBMN 2102 pulling a coal train over the Hometown High trestle
Title:  RBMN 2102 pulling a coal train over the Hometown High trestle
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 8:26:01 PM
Location:  Hometown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  88   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102 eastbound with a coal train stretched out over the Hometown high trestle
Title:  RBMN 2102 eastbound with a coal train stretched out over the Hometown high trestle
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 8:26:38 PM
Location:  Hometown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  177   Comments: 2
The Anthracite Express Returns
Title:  The Anthracite Express Returns
Description:  Reading T1 #2102 departs North Reading Yard with 50 coal hoppers. Running as RBMN PNEX, this is the 4-8-4's first major test run in over 30 years
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 5/6/2022 3:40:15 PM
Location:  Tuckerton, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4) RBMN 1541(MP15DC)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
On the High Iron
Title:  On the High Iron
Description:  Reading 4-8-4 #2102 makes a good run through Kerns on the approach to Port Clinton as multiple chasers follow.
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 5/6/2022 3:41:33 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  138   Comments: 0
In the Woods
Title:  In the Woods
Description:  After making a quick stop at PN, RBMN PNEX with T1 #2102 rounds an S-Curve between Port Clinton and Molino
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 5/6/2022 3:42:42 PM
Location:  Molino, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
Steam Splits the Signals
Title:  Steam Splits the Signals
Description:  Reading & Northern 2102 is seen between the signals at Haucks, switching from former RDG to CNJ trackage.
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 5/6/2022 3:43:36 PM
Location:  Haucks, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  122   Comments: 0
A First Time for Everything
Title:  A First Time for Everything
Description:  Reading 4-8-4 2102 rounds the 'new' leg of the wye at Jim Thorpe Junction for the first time ever with a 50-car empty coal train in tow.
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 5/6/2022 3:45:22 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning Junction, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
Oldies at Nesquehoning Junction
Title:  Oldies at Nesquehoning Junction
Description:  RBMN PNEX shoves back past Nesquehoning Jct tower with Reading #2102.
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 5/6/2022 3:46:07 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning Junction, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
Inspection Time
Title:  Inspection Time
Description:  After a successful test run, Reading T1 #2102 is serviced at Jim Thorpe before returning south
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 5/6/2022 3:47:07 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  119   Comments: 0
Jim Thorpe Classics
Title:  Jim Thorpe Classics
Description:  Reading & Northern PNEX departs Jim Thorpe with 2102, passing former NS F9A 270
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 5/6/2022 3:48:48 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4) RBMN 270(F9A)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
Steam in the Rain
Title:  Steam in the Rain
Description:  Reading T1 #2102 departs Jim Thorpe with 50 empty hoppers in the rain
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 5/6/2022 3:51:57 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4) RBMN 270(F9A)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
Running up the Hill
Title:  Running up the Hill
Description:  Reading 2102 puts on an excellent show as it pulls 50 empty hoppers solo through Nesquehoning
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 5/6/2022 3:53:42 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  95   Comments: 0
Put to the Test
Title:  Put to the Test
Description:  Reading 4-8-4 #2102 has made it up Hometown Hill but still works hard as RBMN PNEX approaches Haucks
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 5/6/2022 3:56:40 PM
Location:  Haucks, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
Steam in the Spring
Title:  Steam in the Spring
Description:  T1 #2102 brings PNEX into Tamaqua, passing the trees in bloom along the right of way. The 4-8-4 would drop the 50 hoppers in Tamaqua Yard
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 5/6/2022 3:57:43 PM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  119   Comments: 0
The Spin Cycle
Title:  The Spin Cycle
Description:  After dropping their train of empty hoppers in QA Yard, Reading #2102 runs light to Haucks to spin the engine before ending their day in PN
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 5/6/2022 3:59:25 PM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102
Title:  RBMN 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/26/2022 6:24:45 PM
Location:  North Reading, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  78   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102 eastbound at Miller's Crossing / Molino, PA
Title:  RBMN 2102 eastbound at Miller's Crossing / Molino, PA
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 8:31:09 PM
Location:  Molino, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  103   Comments: 1
RBMN 2102 hauling a 50-car hopper train up the Hometown Hill grade
Title:  RBMN 2102 hauling a 50-car hopper train up the Hometown Hill grade
Description:  The steam you see around the firebox is the exhaust from 2102's booster engine, which was needed for traction to get the train rolling up the hill on wet rails
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 8:32:11 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  87   Comments: 1
RBMN 2102 approaching the Nesquehoning "Tunnel"
Title:  RBMN 2102 approaching the Nesquehoning "Tunnel"
Description:  The Nesquehoning "tunnel" is actually the PA Route 93 overpass
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 8:32:41 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  171   Comments: 1
RBMN 2102 enters the Nesquehoning "Tunnel" westbound
Title:  RBMN 2102 enters the Nesquehoning "Tunnel" westbound
Description:  The steam you see around the firebox is the exhaust from 2102's booster engine, which was needed to assist traction to get the train rolling up the Hometown hill grade on wet rails. Booster engine steam does not exhaust through the stack
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 8:37:55 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  73   Comments: 1
RBMN 2102 in the Nesquehoning "Tunnel" - actually the PA route 93 overpass
Title:  RBMN 2102 in the Nesquehoning "Tunnel" - actually the PA route 93 overpass
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 8:38:28 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  98   Comments: 1
RBMN 2102 exits the Nesquehoning "Tunnel"
Title:  RBMN 2102 exits the Nesquehoning "Tunnel"
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 8:39:04 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  131   Comments: 1
RBMN 2102 has it's booster engine engaged for extra traction while starting the 50 hopper car train on the Hometown Hill grade
Title:  RBMN 2102 has it's booster engine engaged for extra traction while starting the 50 hopper car train on the Hometown Hill grade
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 8:39:45 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  94   Comments: 1
RBMN 2102 with booster engine engaged
Title:  RBMN 2102 with booster engine engaged
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 8:40:31 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  88   Comments: 1
RBMN 2102 backs across the Peacock's Lock stone arch bridge into North Reading, PA
Title:  RBMN 2102 backs across the Peacock's Lock stone arch bridge into North Reading, PA
Description:  2102 is hauling RBMN 425's auxiliary tender, which will be staged at North Reading station as a water cistern to support future steam powered excursions
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 9:11:16 PM
Location:  Reading, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  153   Comments: 1
The Bradford pear trees lining Railroad Street in Tamaqua are in bloom as 2102 drifts down the grade into the center of town
Title:  The Bradford pear trees lining Railroad Street in Tamaqua are in bloom as 2102 drifts down the grade into the center of town
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 8:47:45 PM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  137   Comments: 1


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