The CNJ 113 is passing the old Reading RR station at about 25 mph, on its return trip with the 1:00 p.m. Santa Claus Special. The station served as the borough hall for a number of years, and was... (more)
The CNJ 113 rumbles along Railroad Street with the 1:00 p.m. Santa Claus Special from Minersville. The ground is literally shaking under the 168-ton weight (engine and tender) of this massive 0-6... (more)
The CNJ 113 has things well in hand on the return trip of the 1:00 p.m. Santa Claus Special to Minersville. The only operating anthracite burner extant was built by Alco in 1923 and worked for th... (more)
The CNJ 113 is making her first run of the 2014 season as she backs out of the Minersville Station. They will then take the Observation car up a few 100 yards to a siding to set it off. There next... (more)
CNJ 113's builder's plate once again feels the heat from the locomotive, which has been recently restored to operating condition.
Maiden run after 10 year restoration.
Man And Machine A crew member of CNJ 113 uses the time on display to fix a minor issue found during the run.
Engineer Bernie Perch at the controls of 113
CNJ 113 standing tall after her 15 year restoration. The crew of the 113 did a great job considering they completed the work outside.
CNJ #113 makes a light engine move to Schuylkill Haven - that is, if you can consider this 0-6-0 "light"! The crew runs the engine in reverse en route to Schuylkill Haven to be part of Schuylkill ... (more)
CNJ #113, one of only two surviving CNJ steam engines, bids it's big sister CNJ Camelback #592 all t... (more)
CNJ #113 captured during a run to Minersville, PA.
Railfans... I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore. Nor Minersville, PA, for that matter! After a long 10 year restoration effort by a small group of dedicated volunteers, this large CNJ 0... (more)
A nearly ready-to-run CNJ steam engine prepares for a Winter hiatus. Come Spring, she will move for the first time in decades.
Donations are most appreciated. E-mail for info at: rrproject113... (more)
CNJ 113 patiently waiting her call to work while sitting next to the former Reading station in Minersville PA. Hopefully, it will steam this year.
