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Viewing Album:  August 2023 trip to NY, PA and NJ
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:8/12/2023 - 8/14/2023
Album Info:Pictures from an August 2023 trip with some friends to NY, PA and NJ. The main purpose of this trip was to see R&N 2102 run but we also saw action on the CSX River Sub, Metro North, Delaware-Lackawanna and NJ Transit.
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Rear quarter view of "King Coal"
Title:  Rear quarter view of "King Coal"
Description:  This is an ex- Illinois Central observation car used on the City of New Orleans. It was formerly known as "Mardi Gras".
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/21/2023 2:54:25 PM
Location:  New Ringgold, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  21   Comments: 0
RBMN 8 is part of the consist on the Iron Horse Ramble
Title:  RBMN 8 is part of the consist on the Iron Horse Ramble
Description:  This car was originally built as a coach in 1918 and then converted to a blunt end observation in 1951.
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/21/2023 2:54:36 PM
Location:  New Ringgold, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  18   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102 storms through Mahoney Junction
Title:  RBMN 2102 storms through Mahoney Junction
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/21/2023 2:54:49 PM
Location:  Barnesville, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  16   Comments: 0
Rods Down at Mahoney Juncton
Title:  Rods Down at Mahoney Juncton
Description:  The Iron Horse Ramble rounds the bend at Mahoney Junction.
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/21/2023 2:55:01 PM
Location:  Barnesville, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  24   Comments: 0
Passing her Admirers
Title:  Passing her Admirers
Description:  RBMN 2102 passes some of her many onlookers at Tippets Road.
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/21/2023 2:55:10 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  29   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102 drifts along Tippets Road
Title:  RBMN 2102 drifts along Tippets Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/21/2023 2:55:20 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  31   Comments: 0
Approaching Tippets Road
Title:  Approaching Tippets Road
Description:  RBMN 2102 whistles for Tippets road as scores of people get their shots.
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/21/2023 2:55:29 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  21   Comments: 0
RBMN 451 is part of the consist on the Iron Horse Ramble
Title:  RBMN 451 is part of the consist on the Iron Horse Ramble
Description:  This car was originally built for the Southern in 1926.
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/21/2023 2:55:40 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  60   Comments: 0
RBMN 2 is part of the consist on the Iron Horse Ramble
Title:  RBMN 2 is part of the consist on the Iron Horse Ramble
Description:  This car was built by Pullman in 1929.
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/21/2023 2:55:53 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  71   Comments: 0
RBMN 30 is part of the consist of the Iron Horse Ramble
Title:  RBMN 30 is part of the consist of the Iron Horse Ramble
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/21/2023 2:56:04 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  32   Comments: 0
Different view of RBMN 8 on the Iron Horse Ramble
Title:  Different view of RBMN 8 on the Iron Horse Ramble
Description:  This car was originally built as a coach in 1918 and then converted to a blunt end observation in 1951.
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:12:01 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  27   Comments: 0
RBMN 3 is part of the Iron Horse Ramble Consist
Title:  RBMN 3 is part of the Iron Horse Ramble Consist
Description:  Car 3 was built in the 1920s and was owned by the Gulf Mobile & Northern Railroad (GM&N)
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:12:14 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  82   Comments: 0
Bringing up the Markers
Title:  Bringing up the Markers
Description:  RBMN 1 brings up the rear of the Iron Horse Ramble at Tippets Road.
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:12:24 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  17   Comments: 0
Happy Birthday Andy!
Title:  Happy Birthday Andy!
Description:  R&N president Andy Muller (second from left) enjoys his birthday on the observation platform of Business Car "Black Diamond".
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:12:35 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  18   Comments: 0
Red Signals at Tamaqua
Title:  Red Signals at Tamaqua
Description:  The interlocking at Tamaqua displays stop in the quiet period before 2102 passes.
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:12:48 PM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Track
Locomotives:  RBMN 2534(GP39)
Views:  39   Comments: 0
Fireless Cooker on display in Tamaqua
Title:  Fireless Cooker on display in Tamaqua
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:12:58 PM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  27   Comments: 0
Industrial Critter on Display in Tamaqua
Title:  Industrial Critter on Display in Tamaqua
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:13:07 PM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives: 
Views:  29   Comments: 0
Looking North at Port Clinton
Title:  Looking North at Port Clinton
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:13:24 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  20   Comments: 0
R&N MOW equipment enjoy the weekend at Port Clinton
Title:  R&N MOW equipment enjoy the weekend at Port Clinton
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:13:38 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  18   Comments: 0
R&N's newest Show Pony
Title:  R&N's newest Show Pony
Description:  R&N's new anniversary unit sits on display outside the Port Clinton Headquarters.
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:13:53 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2023(GP38-2)
Views:  68   Comments: 0
RBMN 2023 sits on display outside the Port Clinton HQ
Title:  RBMN 2023 sits on display outside the Port Clinton HQ
Description:  This unit was painted just days earler to celebrate R&N's 40th Anniversary.
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:14:08 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RBMN 2023(GP38-2)
Views:  82   Comments: 0
R&N Port Clinton Station/ HQ
Title:  R&N Port Clinton Station/ HQ
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:14:17 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  92   Comments: 0
Living History
Title:  Living History
Description:  A historic RR crossing sign, an F Unit and a car shop building add to the "living history" feel of R&N Port Clinton HQ.
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:14:29 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  44   Comments: 0
R&N Port Clinton Car Shop
Title:  R&N Port Clinton Car Shop
Description:  On the left sits RBMN 251 waiting for restoration.
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:14:37 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 251(F7A)
Views:  58   Comments: 0
Looking north from the Port Clinton Platform
Title:  Looking north from the Port Clinton Platform
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:14:48 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  16   Comments: 0
R&N Port Clinton Locomotive Shops
Title:  R&N Port Clinton Locomotive Shops
Description:  Where else can you find RDCs and six-axle EMDs sharing the same space?
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:15:00 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RBMN 9167(RDC1) RBMN 9164(RDC1)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
RBMN 9167 rests outside the Port Clinton Shops
Title:  RBMN 9167 rests outside the Port Clinton Shops
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:15:14 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RBMN 9167(RDC1)
Views:  27   Comments: 0
RBMN 5014 sits outside the Port Clinton Shops
Title:  RBMN 5014 sits outside the Port Clinton Shops
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:15:21 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RBMN 5014(SD50)
Views:  31   Comments: 0
Future Show Ponies
Title:  Future Show Ponies
Description:  RBMN 251 and 250 waits their turn for restoration.
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:15:33 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RBMN 250(F7A) RBMN 251(F7A)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
Approching the Nesquehoning "Tunnnel"
Title:  Approching the Nesquehoning "Tunnnel"
Description:  The return trip of the Iron Horse Ramble approaches the tunnel under PA 93.
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:15:42 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  26   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102 approaches the Nesquehoning "Tunnel"
Title:  RBMN 2102 approaches the Nesquehoning "Tunnel"
Description:  The return trip of the Iron Horse Ramble approaches the tunnel under PA 93.
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:15:52 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  25   Comments: 0
Giving the Passengers a Cinder Bath
Title:  Giving the Passengers a Cinder Bath
Description:  RBMN 2102 gives her passengers a bath of cinders as it passes through the Nesquehoning "tunnel" under PA 93.
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:16:02 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  27   Comments: 0
RBMN 2102 blasts out of the Nesquehoning "Tunnel"
Title:  RBMN 2102 blasts out of the Nesquehoning "Tunnel"
Description:  The noise at this moment was tremendous!
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:16:12 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
Calm before the Storm
Title:  Calm before the Storm
Description:  Railfans eagerly await 2102 at Tamaqua
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:16:23 PM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
Locomotives: 
Views:  22   Comments: 0
2102 passes the Tamaqua station and the Trinity United Church of Christ
Title:  2102 passes the Tamaqua station and the Trinity United Church of Christ
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:16:34 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  25   Comments: 0
2102 storms through Tamaqua
Title:  2102 storms through Tamaqua
Description:  The train is on the return trip to North Reading.
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:16:48 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  32   Comments: 0
Monday Morning at Steamtown
Title:  Monday Morning at Steamtown
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/14/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:17:00 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  28   Comments: 0
RV 15 is on display at Steamtown
Title:  RV 15 is on display at Steamtown
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/14/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:17:11 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  RV 15(2-8-0)
Views:  50   Comments: 0
Another day, Another T1
Title:  Another day, Another T1
Description:  A day after seeing 2102 run on the R&N we see 2124 on display at Steamtown.
Photo Date:  8/14/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:17:22 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2124(4-8-4)
Views:  36   Comments: 0
Heritage Hopper in Scranton
Title:  Heritage Hopper in Scranton
Description:  A BNSF hopper honoring the Fort Worth and Denver Railway is seen next to Scranton.
Photo Date:  8/14/2023  Upload Date: 8/26/2023 9:17:30 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  9   Comments: 0
Getting to Work
Title:  Getting to Work
Description:  Two crews arrive for the day's work at Bridge 60
Photo Date:  8/14/2023  Upload Date: 8/27/2023 10:37:27 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DL 2409(C424)
Views:  14   Comments: 0
A trio of four axle ALCo's move through Bridge 60
Title:  A trio of four axle ALCo's move through Bridge 60
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/14/2023  Upload Date: 8/27/2023 10:37:39 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  DL 2409(C424) DL 405(C420)
Views:  33   Comments: 0
DL 414 and and DL 3643 wait to go to work
Title:  DL 414 and and DL 3643 wait to go to work
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/14/2023  Upload Date: 8/27/2023 10:37:47 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
Locomotives:  DL 414(C420) DL 3643(M636)
Views:  31   Comments: 0
DL 405 and another ALCo move through Bridge 60
Title:  DL 405 and another ALCo move through Bridge 60
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/14/2023  Upload Date: 8/27/2023 10:37:56 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  DL 405(C420)
Views:  38   Comments: 0
Under the Tower
Title:  Under the Tower
Description:  DL 3643 and DL 414 move beneath the Bridge 60 tower.
Photo Date:  8/14/2023  Upload Date: 8/27/2023 10:38:05 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  DL 3643(M636) DL 414(C420)
Views:  43   Comments: 0
Riding the Rear
Title:  Riding the Rear
Description:  A DL crewman guides 3643 and another DL loco backwards.
Photo Date:  8/14/2023  Upload Date: 8/27/2023 10:38:14 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  DL 3643(M636)
Views:  28   Comments: 0
DL 3643 shoves back in front of the Bridge 60 tower
Title:  DL 3643 shoves back in front of the Bridge 60 tower
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/14/2023  Upload Date: 8/27/2023 10:38:24 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  DL 3643(M636)
Views:  24   Comments: 0
Making a Boxcar Sandwich
Title:  Making a Boxcar Sandwich
Description:  The DL crews make a rather stange consist with a boxcar sandwiched between one six axle and two four axle ALCo's.
Photo Date:  8/14/2023  Upload Date: 8/27/2023 10:38:33 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  DL 3643(M636)
Views:  17   Comments: 0
Doing the Scranton Shuffle
Title:  Doing the Scranton Shuffle
Description:  With the units to the right out of the way DL 414 can switch tracks and continue its work.
Photo Date:  8/14/2023  Upload Date: 8/27/2023 10:38:45 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  DL 414(C420)
Views:  22   Comments: 0
Going up the Green Ridge Branch
Title:  Going up the Green Ridge Branch
Description:  DL 3643 with a boxcar and two more ALCo's in tow moves on to the Green Ridge Branch.
Photo Date:  8/14/2023  Upload Date: 8/27/2023 10:38:56 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  DL 3643(M636)
Views:  20   Comments: 0

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