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Viewing Album:  Reading & Blue Mountain Northern Trip from Port Clinton, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA
 
By:Steve Coraggio
Dates:10/18/2014 - 10/18/2014
Album Info:A day of the street festival in Jim Thorpe, PA. Took the RBMN train from Their Port Clinton yard/ Office complex to Jim Thorpe, PA. Pictures will be added periodically to this album. Special thanks go to friend, fellow railfan, and RRPA Contributor, Thom Horvath, who is helping me identify some of the locations for pictures in this album.
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Old Signal Mast
Title:  Old Signal Mast
Description:  The reamins of what appears to be an old signal mast
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/10/2020 3:24:08 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
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Views:  43   Comments: 4
View From The Train (4)
Title:  View From The Train (4)
Description:  The trail to right in thsi picture was where railroad tracks had once been in place. Now a trail. Some other passengers are also taking picutres out the windows.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/10/2020 3:25:47 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  LGSR 426(SD50)
Views:  100   Comments: 4
Scenic View (1)
Title:  Scenic View (1)
Description:  A scenic veiw taken frOm the train, showing fall foliage colors.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/10/2020 3:33:57 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic
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Views:  34   Comments: 4
Scenic View (2)
Title:  Scenic View (2)
Description:  Another scenic view shot showing fall foliage.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/10/2020 3:35:57 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic
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Views:  30   Comments: 2
Window Shot(1)
Title:  Window Shot(1)
Description:  Continuing into lehigh Gorge this is one of a few out the window shots I took. Passengeres are partially visible in the open window cars. A bicyclist is on the path. lehigh river partially in view to right.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/15/2020 8:14:32 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  LGSR 426(SD50)
Views:  105   Comments: 2
Window Shot (2)
Title:  Window Shot (2)
Description:  A second window shot, two more bicyclists are present. First passenger car abnd LGSR 426, also visbile. Part of the Lehigh River is visible to the right.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/15/2020 8:15:17 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  LGSR 426(SD50)
Views:  85   Comments: 4
Window Shot (3)
Title:  Window Shot (3)
Description:  A third window shot as train continues in Lehigh Gorge, view is simalar to the two previous pictures
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/15/2020 8:16:35 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  LGSR 426(SD50)
Views:  118   Comments: 2
Old Telephone Pole
Title:  Old Telephone Pole
Description:  An old telephoen pole is still standing on what was once a rail line> Telephone Pole is hidden by the trees.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/15/2020 8:17:46 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  49   Comments: 2
Passenger Filming the Return Trip
Title:  Passenger Filming the Return Trip
Description:  This shot our train is being pushed back to Jim Thorpe from the Gorge. A passenger is partially visible filming on her phone.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/15/2020 8:19:13 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  50   Comments: 4
Taking Pictures on the Return Trip
Title:  Taking Pictures on the Return Trip
Description:  Passenger is still filming, as I took thsi window shot on the return to Jim Thorpe. The caboose and passenger cars are visible ans are old telephone poles
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/15/2020 8:20:25 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
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Views:  50   Comments: 2
The Past is Still Present
Title:  The Past is Still Present
Description:  Train is still being pushed back to Jim Thorpe. Another shot here closer look at the telephone poles with glass insulators.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/15/2020 8:23:09 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  46   Comments: 2
Window Shot (5)
Title:  Window Shot (5)
Description:  On a curve here as train continues back to Jim Thorpe, another scenic view . Open window passenger cars and caboose visible
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/15/2020 8:26:01 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  48   Comments: 2
Three Old Telephone Poles
Title:  Three Old Telephone Poles
Description:  A view of old telephone poles with glass insulators, and still on return trip.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/15/2020 8:27:04 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  38   Comments: 2
Old Telephone Poles Still Standing
Title:  Old Telephone Poles Still Standing
Description:  Old telephone poles still standing with glass insulators.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/15/2020 8:29:10 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  31   Comments: 2
Battery Box and Phone Cabinet
Title:  Battery Box and Phone Cabinet
Description:  A battery box and phone cabinet
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/15/2020 8:30:12 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  41   Comments: 2
Don't Have A Camera Use Your Phone
Title:  Don't Have A Camera Use Your Phone
Description:  Another Window shot as train continues being pushed. passenger previously shown is still filming on her phone.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/15/2020 8:31:18 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
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Views:  41   Comments: 4
Window Shot (7)
Title:  Window Shot (7)
Description:  Another shot taken out the window from our car.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/15/2020 8:35:12 PM
Location:  , PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
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Views:  39   Comments: 2
Goin' Around A Curve
Title:  Goin' Around A Curve
Description:  Train is on a curve in the track l
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/15/2020 8:36:26 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State Park, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  45   Comments: 4
Taking In The View
Title:  Taking In The View
Description:  Taking in the veiw from open window car of the scenic area here. last three passenger cars and caboose are visible.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/15/2020 8:48:58 PM
Location:  Glen Onko, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
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Views:  40   Comments: 2
Signal in Sight
Title:  Signal in Sight
Description:  A shot and view fo the siganl, solar apnel and battery box as ourt train continues back to Jim Thorpe.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/15/2020 8:51:02 PM
Location:  Glen Onko, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  43   Comments: 2
Signal and Track
Title:  Signal and Track
Description:  Another shoyt of the signal, solar panels and batytery box as we pass it on the way back. The signal is lit here.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/15/2020 8:52:45 PM
Location:  Glen Onko, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Signal,Track,Action
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Views:  44   Comments: 2
Passengers Taking Pictures
Title:  Passengers Taking Pictures
Description:  Our train is returning to Jim Thorpe. Passengers taking pictures of the scenery from the open window cars. This bridge spans the Lehigh River
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/18/2020 2:30:23 PM
Location:  Glen Onko, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Bridge,Passenger,Track,Action
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Views:  36   Comments: 2
PQ Tower Remains
Title:  PQ Tower Remains
Description:  Another shot of PQ Tower remains, as our train continues from Lehigh Gorge State Park to Jim Thorpe
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/18/2020 2:32:37 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning Junction, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
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Views:  44   Comments: 2
PQ Tower
Title:  PQ Tower
Description:  Ed, the railfan I was with on this trip also takes a picture of PQ Tower. Train continues to Jim Thorpe
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/18/2020 2:33:36 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning Junction, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  36   Comments: 2
Reading & Northern HRV 20
Title:  Reading & Northern HRV 20
Description:  Reading & Northern Hi Rail Vehicle 20, parked adjacent to the tracks we will be on returning to Jim Thorpe
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/18/2020 2:34:51 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning Junction, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  51   Comments: 2
Out the Window Shot of LGSR 426
Title:  Out the Window Shot of LGSR 426
Description:  A shot, I took out the window of the locomotive, LGSR 426 pushing our train to Jim Thorpe
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/18/2020 2:37:42 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  LGSR 426(SD50)
Views:  79   Comments: 2
PRR 477857 & LV 95023
Title:  PRR 477857 & LV 95023
Description:  Another picture of Caboose PRR 477854 and LV 95023
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/18/2020 2:42:30 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  61   Comments: 2
LV 95023 & El C 191
Title:  LV 95023 & El C 191
Description:  Closer shot of Caboose LV 95023 and EL C-191
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/18/2020 2:43:26 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  76   Comments: 4
EL 191 & CNJ 91507 Close U
Title:  EL 191 & CNJ 91507 Close U
Description:  Close up shot of Cabooses EL C-191 and CNJ 91507
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/18/2020 2:44:24 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
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Views:  69   Comments: 2
CNJ 91507 & Wood Framed caboose
Title:  CNJ 91507 & Wood Framed caboose
Description:  Close up of Caboose CNJ 91507 and old wooden frame caboose
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/18/2020 2:45:26 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  75   Comments: 6
MoW Equipment and Turntable
Title:  MoW Equipment and Turntable
Description:  A view of Reading & Northern Maintenance of Way equipment and turntable
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/18/2020 2:47:12 PM
Location:  , PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  38   Comments: 2
RBMN 803 on Protect Duty
Title:  RBMN 803 on Protect Duty
Description:  An out the window shot partial of our train with Reading & Northern Caboose # 92844 and passenger cars. RBMN 803 is on Protect Duty, RBMN employee is to the right of the protect engine
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/18/2020 2:48:56 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 803(SW8m)
Views:  72   Comments: 2
On Duty
Title:  On Duty
Description:  Another shot of RBMN 803 on Protect Duty . Our train (left) continues being pushed back to the station which is to the right in this picture. RBMN 803 is ex CR 8684 nee Lehihg Valley 270, source Reading& Blue Moutian Northern RR loc omotive Roster
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/18/2020 3:02:27 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 803(SW8m)
Views:  88   Comments: 4
"VIGILANT"
Title:  "VIGILANT"
Description:  RBMN 803 is vigilant in protecting the tracks and train. Jim Thorpe Station formerly known as Mauch Chunk is to the right in picutre.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/18/2020 3:03:21 PM
Location:  , PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 803(SW8m)
Views:  74   Comments: 4
Cab to Front End Shot of RBMN 803
Title:  Cab to Front End Shot of RBMN 803
Description:  A cab to front end shot of RBMN 803 on Protect Duty. RBMN employee is in front of the this engine.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/18/2020 3:10:19 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Station,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 803(SW8m)
Views:  71   Comments: 6
RBMN 803 & LGSR 426
Title:  RBMN 803 & LGSR 426
Description:  A shot of the RBMN employee, RBMN 803 and LGSR 426 pushing our traIn into the station LGSR = Lehigh Gorger Scenic Railway
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/18/2020 3:11:08 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Track,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 803(SW8m) LGSR 426(SD50)
Views:  89   Comments: 4
Man's Best Friend Next to the Driver and Horses.
Title:  Man's Best Friend Next to the Driver and Horses.
Description:  This is one of the approximately 12 street scene shots I took in Jim Thorpe after returning from Lehigh Gorge State Park . A shot of the Carriage Driver, his Faithful companion and the horses.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/26/2020 2:46:36 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  45   Comments: 2
A Good Dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title:  A Good Dog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Description:  A closer view of Man's Best Friend.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/26/2020 2:47:33 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic
Locomotives: 
Views:  46   Comments: 4
Human & Horses
Title:  Human & Horses
Description:  A nice shot of a woman petting one of the horses.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/26/2020 2:48:33 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Action
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Views:  36   Comments: 2
"GLAD WE HAVE A BREAK "!!!!!
Title:  "GLAD WE HAVE A BREAK "!!!!!
Description:  I couldn't pass this shot up. The horse to the right side of picture appears to be talking to its partner. The carriage driver is standing
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/26/2020 2:49:40 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Action
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Views:  33   Comments: 2
White Horses
Title:  White Horses
Description:  The woman in a previous picture that was petting one of the horses , takes their picture
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/26/2020 2:50:39 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  50   Comments: 4
RBMN 92844
Title:  RBMN 92844
Description:  A picture of caboose RBMn 92844. This caboose was on our train trip into Lehigh Gorge
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/26/2020 2:51:42 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track
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Views:  79   Comments: 4
Built Date RBMN 92844
Title:  Built Date RBMN 92844
Description:  A shot showing the stencil BLT 8-36.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/26/2020 3:08:47 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track
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Views:  72   Comments: 2
RBMN 92844 Angle Up Shot
Title:  RBMN 92844 Angle Up Shot
Description:  A shot from the ground up of RBMN 92844 and one of the LGSR passnerg cars. LGSR = Lehihg Gorge Scenic Railwayi
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/26/2020 3:13:10 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Track
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Views:  81   Comments: 4
"RBMN 92844 Close Up""
Title:  "RBMN 92844 Close Up""
Description:  A closer shot taken from the ground up of RBMN 92844.
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/26/2020 3:14:25 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  37   Comments: 4
NMj Class stencil
Title:  NMj Class stencil
Description:  A shot of Class NMj on RBMN 92844. This caboose is ex Reading 92844, source RRPA
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/26/2020 3:15:33 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  75   Comments: 2
Answering a Question?
Title:  Answering a Question?
Description:  The carriage driver is talking to one of his passnegers, maybe answering a question. His faitful companion is close by
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/26/2020 3:17:00 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic,Action
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Views:  31   Comments: 2
Mauch Chunk, aka Jim Thorpe
Title:  Mauch Chunk, aka Jim Thorpe
Description:  Mauch Chunk the original name before it was changed to Jim Thorpe. This sign is on the street side of the old CNJ station
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/26/2020 3:18:46 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Station
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Views:  31   Comments: 2
Stone Building
Title:  Stone Building
Description:  A building made form stone, year built not known. Still standing. Note sliding door facing the street
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/26/2020 3:20:18 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Scenic
Locomotives: 
Views:  46   Comments: 4
I've Got it Made!!!!!!
Title:  I've Got it Made!!!!!!
Description:  The carriage drivers dog, looks content, as he tallks with one of his passengers. This si street scene shot
Photo Date:  10/18/2014  Upload Date: 4/26/2020 3:21:00 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Steve Coraggio
Categories:  Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  63   Comments: 2

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