Awesome film. That "Southerner" definitely has charm. Rode behind it a few times and the last time was to Lehigh Gorge, when the engineer opened that throttle wide in Glen Onoko the sound with echo bouncing off the cliffs was spectacular
The R&N should do one day possible future occasional excursions from Reading to Pittston, Bethlehem, Scranton, Sayre, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Wilkes Barre and Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania.
I know this video is almost a year and a half old, But i have to say, this is still one of, not only my favorite 425 videos, but one of my favorite train videos on youtube period. IT is just a phenominal video!
I love the trains. Grew up in Reading, chasing trains along River-road starting under the Buttonwood Street Bridge. We used to climb through the arches under the bridge to the other side of the Schuylkill River. Caught my first scrub pigeon under the arches of the Buttonwood Street bridge. Those were the days 1952/59 'Our Gang' River years. Me, Austin 'Sonny' Pinder, RIP, Billy Key, RIP, Alvin 'Bugs' Scott, Ricky Hoy, Richard Mayo, and the some time tag alongs Larry & Harry Battle made up Gang
Well, R&N (when she was BM&R) #425 pulled a 15-car train (14 passenger coaches and 1 freight car) + an auxiliary tender all by herself from Hoboken to Port Jervis. Now, I don't if those grades are the same as the ones she tackles now, but it does prove that she can pull a 14-car train with no assistance. You can see this in "Blue Mountain & Reading #425 from Hoboken to Port Jervis (1986)" on dcoursey82's channel.
The grades on the R&N are much more then that in the video, plus there were a pair of helpers on those trips between Hoboken and PJ. The ferry move was made without helpers part of the way. It still does pretty good for size, and sounds great.
That is the original Nesquehoning Bridge, which still stands, however the same view cannot be had anymore. They have built the "new bridge" in front of it which essentially creates a wye connecting the Lehigh Line with the Reading division. This allows them to run trains straight from Reading up the Lehigh line without needing to run around the consist. The new bridge was completed in 2020.
It’s an “office car special” for railroad executives and invited guests only - hence the short train of private cars. Day 2 of this video is the only one that featured public excursions on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, hence the much longer consist.
That's wonderful but irrelevant. 425 w/ 3 cars will achieve 40 mph WITHOUT the conditions specified above! Excuse me, what do I know anyway? 40 years with the B&O means nothing probably. Sure hope 425 holds up! Just a little FYI: That groan coming from the bent F. piston rod, might be considered a issue, but you guys are the experts because you've been operating steam forever right? No? Oh well, pardon me for mentioning it.
I'm sorry but they beat the piss out of that poor engine. There is no need to be in the corner within yard limits shoving a THREE car train with the throttle wide!
Well i guess running steam for over 20 years means nothing to you. The noise you hear is bad valve rings. Rumors get started thanks to people like you stating things that arent true. The Reading and Northern runs steam like it went ment to be run when they were built. Last time i checked a passenger train didnt leave the station at half throttle back in the day.
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Awesome film. That "Southerner" definitely has charm. Rode behind it a few times and the last time was to Lehigh Gorge, when the engineer opened that throttle wide in Glen Onoko the sound with echo bouncing off the cliffs was spectacular
Favorite whistle of all time with my favorite train... Gotta love this footage too, great angles and shots!
I love the bridge shot at 9:36. Just an amazing view to show ‘Switzerland of America’.
The R&N should do one day possible future occasional excursions from Reading to Pittston, Bethlehem, Scranton, Sayre, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Horseshoe Curve, Altoona, Wilkes Barre and Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania.
Awesome! I was camcorderless this day and I'm glad someone got this on footage!
This video is great. Awesome quality! My 22 month old LOVES watching it.
I know this video is almost a year and a half old, But i have to say, this is still one of, not only my favorite 425 videos, but one of my favorite train videos on youtube period. IT is just a phenominal video!
It's 13 years old now and still spectacular.
I love the trains. Grew up in Reading, chasing trains along River-road starting under the Buttonwood Street Bridge. We used to climb through the arches under the bridge to the other side of the Schuylkill River. Caught my first scrub pigeon under the arches of the Buttonwood Street bridge. Those were the days 1952/59 'Our Gang' River years. Me, Austin 'Sonny' Pinder, RIP, Billy Key, RIP, Alvin 'Bugs' Scott, Ricky Hoy, Richard Mayo, and the some time tag alongs Larry & Harry Battle made up Gang
Great photography work. I love that whistle! That's quite lovely country as well.
Joe Excellent video.... i was glad to be along for the ride!!! PN was a Blast!!!!! I-80 was a different story..haha...
Well, R&N (when she was BM&R) #425 pulled a 15-car train (14 passenger coaches and 1 freight car) + an auxiliary tender all by herself from Hoboken to Port Jervis. Now, I don't if those grades are the same as the ones she tackles now, but it does prove that she can pull a 14-car train with no assistance. You can see this in "Blue Mountain & Reading #425 from Hoboken to Port Jervis (1986)" on dcoursey82's channel.
The grades on the R&N are much more then that in the video, plus there were a pair of helpers on those trips between Hoboken and PJ. The ferry move was made without helpers part of the way. It still does pretty good for size, and sounds great.
I have just found another of your videos which I enjoyed. I 'm very much looking forward to seeing more!
This has to be one of my favorite 425 vids! Excellent work!
Some stunning locations in this excellent compilation 5* - Thanks for sharing! - Mike
Very nice. As always. Wish i could be down there more.
Joe this footage is amazing!!!
Great work!!!
The framing is perfect and the picture is so sharp!!!
Keep it up!!!
GREAT!!!!! I love the whistle. thanks Matt
AWESOME video! Especially the departure from Jim Thorpe at 3:35. Keep it up!
3:35
Great vid!
Thanks! It was a great three day chase and with some great weather. It was so sunny I was sunburnt by the end of it!
Great video. They must have a solid track maintenance program to run at the speeds they do. Must go there one day.
Yes!!! I've been waiting for this!!! Great video Joe!!!
Great video Joe....i think i enjoyed watching more than firing!
Still a great video
The 425 is a light pacafic and was in no way designed to pull 14 coaches up the grades that it runs today.
I'm continually amazed at your videos! Weren't you at the Pete Lerro Bel-Del photo shoot in November?
I wish she was still had this livery today
She looks best in that livery.
Closest thing to mainline steam this side of the Mississippi
Oh And I Love Your Angles
Now that was a good video. She sure looks good and sounds healthy.
Nice Video Joe !!! 5 stars
Awesome Vidio! Im subscribing. This is one engine I have to see in action myself!:)
Where's the bridge at 9:36?
That is the original Nesquehoning Bridge, which still stands, however the same view cannot be had anymore. They have built the "new bridge" in front of it which essentially creates a wye connecting the Lehigh Line with the Reading division. This allows them to run trains straight from Reading up the Lehigh line without needing to run around the consist. The new bridge was completed in 2020.
awesome vid and sound also glad to see the rail company did not tack a damm diesel in there to spoil the effect
This train is just called the 425 but sometimes it’s called r b m n 425 but the full name is reading blue mountain and northern 425
Reading 6 Chime? Sounds It. Nice VID, when are they doing this again?
Sencillamente hermoso, gracias .
425 is awsome here
So that's what it looked like when we went through PN...DAMN!!!
Where is the closing shot at 9:45?
MPT 1225 no longer exists. It is at the location of the new bridge at Nesquehoning Junction.
Joseph Fusco oh dang. That was a nice shot. I’m sure the new one will also be nice. Thanks
That’s cool and strange it’s just a small consist of passenger cars
It’s an “office car special” for railroad executives and invited guests only - hence the short train of private cars. Day 2 of this video is the only one that featured public excursions on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, hence the much longer consist.
at 2:31 I noticed that the 425 was pulling 3 cars/3 passenger cars
7:00-7:14 425 whistle sounded like strasburg 90 whistle
We are allowed to run 40 with a passenger train with a form D through the yard. The boss wants to go track speed we go track speed.
MY 3RD BIRTHDAY!
The whistle sounds like a Reading 6-chime
Yeah
Daylight what?
when was the 425 built because I forgot
roblox player #425 was built in 1928 by Baldwin Locomotive Works
now I remember it was 1928
Nice!!!
3:37
Wow!
3:37 Beautiful! ^^
3:37
She Sings Well Lol ^^
That's wonderful but irrelevant. 425 w/ 3 cars will achieve 40 mph WITHOUT the conditions specified above!
Excuse me, what do I know anyway? 40 years with the B&O means nothing probably. Sure hope 425 holds up!
Just a little FYI: That groan coming from the bent F. piston rod, might be considered a issue, but you guys are the experts because you've been operating steam forever right? No? Oh well, pardon me for mentioning it.
wow they r running hott
I'm sorry but they beat the piss out of that poor engine. There is no need to be in the corner within yard limits shoving a THREE car train with the throttle wide!
Well i guess running steam for over 20 years means nothing to you. The noise you hear is bad valve rings. Rumors get started thanks to people like you stating things that arent true. The Reading and Northern runs steam like it went ment to be run when they were built. Last time i checked a passenger train didnt leave the station at half throttle back in the day.