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Passing by the cemetery on the last 3/4 of a mile to Pittston yard. The SD50-2’s 5018 & 5019 and T-1 2102 approach a line of cars of railfans as they approach the crossing. Eventually after this was taken, the rambles would meet YJPI Freight job heading for Taylor.

RBMN 2102 opens her cylinder cocks to pull ahead out of the Pittston Yard to the platform after the YJPI cleared.

RBMN 5018 leads a short NRFF through a downpour coming off the curve towards McAlpine Street

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.

RBMN #5014 leads the NRFF-9 through Oak Street

RBMN #5020 leads the NRFF downgrade through Market Rock Cut during a downpour

RBMN #5020 leads the NRFF into Pittston Yard just before the storm.