2102, 5018, 5019 is a class 4-8-4, SD50-2 and  is pictured in Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States.  This was taken along the Lehigh Line on the Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad. Photo Copyright: Ethan Brodie uploaded to Railroad Gallery on 06/23/2024. This photograph of 2102, 5018, 5019 was taken on Saturday, June 22, 2024. All Rights Reserved.
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A Common Practice Recreated

By: Ethan Brodie


Description

A Common Practice Recreated - Back in the Reading days during Iron Horse Rambles. Some areas where T-1’s can’t get to, Diesels will be added for additional assist. June 22nd seen that day. From Penobscot to Pittston, it’s too dangerous for 2102 to make the 2.2% grade decent for the engine solo. So for safety, RBMN brought 5018 & 5019 to assist the 18 miles downhill to prevent risk of burning brake shoes and with a 20 mph restriction.


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Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad

Class

4-8-4, SD50-2

Road Number

2102, 5018, 5019

Line/Subdivision

Lehigh Line

Location

Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States

Date Taken

June 22, 2024

Date Uploaded

June 23, 2024

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Description

A Common Practice Recreated - Back in the Reading days during Iron Horse Rambles. Some areas where T-1’s can’t get to, Diesels will be added for additional assist. June 22nd seen that day. From Penobscot to Pittston, it’s too dangerous for 2102 to make the 2.2% grade decent for the engine solo. So for safety, RBMN brought 5018 & 5019 to assist the 18 miles downhill to prevent risk of burning brake shoes and with a 20 mph restriction.


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— Ethan Brodie

I’m a self taught photographer based out of Central Pennsylvania. I live near 2 NS Divisions, The D&H Sunbury Line and the NS Buffalo Line. I also photograph 2 North Shore Branches being the Shamokin Branch and the Bloomsburg Branch. I travel to photograph Steam and occasional regional and shortline operation. When I’m not photographing. I help out at the Harrisburg Lincoln & Lancaster Railroad as a Brakeman/Student Fireman and also help as the Steam Tractor Operator.

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2102, 5018, 5019 is a class 4-8-4, SD50-2 and is pictured in Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States. This was taken along the Lehigh Line on the Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad. Photo Copyright: Ethan Brodie uploaded to Railroad Gallery on 06/23/2024. This photograph of 2102, 5018, 5019 was taken on Saturday, June 22, 2024. All Rights Reserved.


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