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Date Added: June 23, 2024
Date Taken: June 22, 2024
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States
A Common Practice Recreated
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.
Railroad: Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad
Locomotive Model: 4-8-4, SD50-2
Road Number: 2102, 5018, 5019
Railroad Line/Subdivsion: Lehigh Line
Location: Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States
