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In this day and age of few steam excursions, it is refreshing to see that at least one railroad is running public excursions behind steam locomotives this summer.
The Reading and Northern recently outshopped their 4-6-2 #425 with a centered headlight, and striking blue paint scheme. Videos have been circulating on Youtube since the December 31 steam up. Now, with the posted dates, it appears that there are a few ways to enjoy this rare opportunity.
Some of the routes include the Lehigh Gorge, and two offer a ride over the Nicholson Viaduct. While the Fall trips have layovers in the sleepy hamlet of Jim Thorpe. I know that MLSers are all over the place, but if any are traveling or planning a trip to PA/NJ/NY this year, these trips are pretty convinient to most of the other major attractions in Eastern PA.
Go to http://www.readingnorthern.com/passenger.shtml for the complete listing.
As a side note, MB gave me a pass and Chris France, Luke and I will be on the Sept 6 excursion Jim Thorpe to Pittston and back. We did the Lehigh Gorge Scenic RR a few years ago, and it was a really spectacular ride. I have high hopes for this ride, and it looks like the track speed will be up!
Mark
The Reading and Northern recently outshopped their 4-6-2 #425 with a centered headlight, and striking blue paint scheme. Videos have been circulating on Youtube since the December 31 steam up. Now, with the posted dates, it appears that there are a few ways to enjoy this rare opportunity.
Some of the routes include the Lehigh Gorge, and two offer a ride over the Nicholson Viaduct. While the Fall trips have layovers in the sleepy hamlet of Jim Thorpe. I know that MLSers are all over the place, but if any are traveling or planning a trip to PA/NJ/NY this year, these trips are pretty convinient to most of the other major attractions in Eastern PA.
Go to http://www.readingnorthern.com/passenger.shtml for the complete listing.
As a side note, MB gave me a pass and Chris France, Luke and I will be on the Sept 6 excursion Jim Thorpe to Pittston and back. We did the Lehigh Gorge Scenic RR a few years ago, and it was a really spectacular ride. I have high hopes for this ride, and it looks like the track speed will be up!
Mark