Reading G-1sa Pacific #111 - Built by the Reading Company

The 10th preserved Reading built steam engine that you never knew about - yes, it's a scale model, but this 1930's functional... (more)

The Reading "Black Diamond" Steam Engine

The Reading "Black Diamond" is a steam powered inspection engine. Though an oddity in the railroad business, several lines had such examples, the... (more)

Where are they now?

When we last saw RDG #900, the engine was on display at Reading & Northern's small yard at Leesport, PA. #900 has since been moved north to a larger facility in Hambu... (more)

Where are they now?

I've always found it fascinating to follow the timeline of preserved equipment through the years. For those Reading fans out there, and those that have wondered - RDG... (more)

The Reading Company in East Stroudsburg, PA

In the Summer of 2010, the Reading Company Technical and Historical Society #902 and the Philadelphia Chapter of the NRHS #903 participated in ... (more)

NS 364 going past the Brook Park RTA station into Rockport yard with Reading Railroad T-1 2100. In the background is the Ford Motor Company engine plant. It is going to restored into operation at ... (more)

Restoration in the Future for Reading T-1 4-8-4 2100. Reading T-1 4-8-4 2100 at Reading, PA on May 5, 1962. Behind the 2100 is the 2102. Reading 2102 powered the "Iron Horse Ramble&quo... (more)

The Reading's East Penn Local crosses the Lehigh River after leaving the yard in Allentown.

Reading Railroad Camelback #1187. The majority of the parts missing parts are stored safely inside, pending a hoped for restoration. Looks like she'll need an all new cab, however.

Reading Company 0-4-0 Camelback #1187 This A-4 Class was built for the P&R (Philadelphia and Reading Company) in March of 1903. There were twenty locomotives in all, numbering 1187 to 1... (more)

The Undead

Three engines sit outside at the shop at Strasburg awaiting funds, time and eventual restoration. Captured here on a brisk Winter's day in March, we see primarily, the rear o... (more)

Reading Railroad 0-4-0 Camelback #1187, aka; Strasburg #4. Engineer's side. This engine was built in March, 1903, acquired by Strasburg in 1962 and last ran in May of 1967. The engine was on lo... (more)

Set of power Rutherford yard

Reading train arriving Allentown

Reading Meets Lackawanna.... Reading livery F7 284 sits next to the former Lackawanna Railroad freight house. Work is underway to convert the structure into an office complex.