Some more R&N 425 OCS shots

Trains Magazine General Discussion
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Good morning all,

Here are 4 more shots from last weekends trip over the R&N from Port Clinton-Hickory Run, PA

#1 - R&N 425 begins to stretch her legs on the main after departing Port Clinton:

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=235387

#2 - 425 rolls past the old farm house at Zehners, PA, nearing Tamaqua:

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=235388

#3 - 425 wakes the neighbors as she puts on a show entering Tamaqua, PA:

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=235389

#4 - And finally, 425 rolls past a former Reading milepost nearing the town

of Nesquehoning, PA:

http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.php?id=235392

Enjoy!

Darryl

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That’s a sharp-looking loco. I like the blue-with-white and yellow accents. Question: What do the RBMN reporting marks stand for?

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Darryl,

These are great photos and a great engine,you dont see too many pacifics restored these days ! What does the OCS stand for?

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Thanks guys for the comments. To answer both your questions, RBMN stand for Reading Blue Mountain and Northern and OCS stands for Office Car Special. This trip was run to give 425 a test after her restoration and the only passengers on the train were the railroad’s owner and invited family and guests. This was not a public excursion.

Darryl

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…Really nice photos Darryl.