Reading Railroad Locomotives

RDG 2124 4-8-4
Reading Railroad (RDG) 2124, a T-1 class 4-8-4, is at the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, PA, on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

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RDG 467 ALCo RS3

Reportedly RDG 467 was built in 1952 by ALCo as a model RS3, builders number 79873, RDG 467. It was subsequently went to Peabody Coal (PCCX) 467. Then to the Reading Company Historical & Technical Society and kept at Steamtown National Historic Site.
RDG 467 at Steamtown
Reading Railroad (RDG) 467 an ALCo RS3 at the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, PA, on Monday, July 8, 2019.
RDG 467 at Steamtown again
Reading Railroad (RDG) 467 an ALCo RS3 at the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, PA, on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

RDG 902 EMD FP7A

Reportedly RDG 902 was built in 1950 by EMD as a model FP7, RDG 902, builder's number 11389. In 1974 it was became SEPTA 4372.
Currently owned by the Reading Company Technical and Historical Society, and are at the Steamtown National Historic Site, but are out of service and on display.
RDG 902 at Steamtown
Reading Railroad (RDG) 902, an EMD FP7, is at the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, PA, on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

RDG 903 EMD FP7A

Reportedly RDG 903 was built in 1950 by EMD as a model FP7, RDG 903, builder's number 11390. In 1974 it was became SEPTA 4373.
Currently owned by the Reading Company Technical and Historical Society, and are at the Steamtown National Historic Site, but are out of service and on display.
RDG 903 at Steamtown
Reading Railroad (RDG) 903, an EMD FP7, is at the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, PA, on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

RDG 1187 Baldwin 0-4-0 Camelback

Designed and built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works from 1901 to 1903, the 'A4' class 0-4-0 Camelback type locomotive was acquired by the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad. These 'Mother Hubbard' camelbacks had been produced, ranging from numbers 1187 to 1200 and 1240, followed by extra numbers 1246 to 1250. Originally built at an 'A4a' classification.
RDG 1187 at the Strasburg Railroad
Reading Railroad (RDG) 1187 A4 class 0-4-0 in Strasburg, PA on Sunday, July 7, 2019.

RDG 1251 P&R Shops 0-6-0T

Reportedly RDG 1251 was built in 1918 by the Philadelphia and Reading Railway Shops in Reading, PA as a model B-4a, builders number 2306, RDG 1251.
This locomotive was the last steam locomotive in ICC service on a Class I railroad before being retired in February, 1964. Sold that same year to George Hart/Rail Tours Inc. York, PA. Last operated October 1966. Sold to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania May 1968. Moved to the Strasburg Rail Road for storage. Added to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s permanent collection.
RDG 1251 at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Reading Railroad (RDG) O-6-0T 1251 is sitting inside the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania near Strasburg, PA, Sunday, July 7, 2019.

RDG 2124 T-1 Class Baldwin/Reading 4-8-4

Reportedly RDG 2124 was built in 1924 by Baldwin as a 2-8-0, builders number 2044, RDG 2024, RDG Class I-10a. It was rebuilt in 1947 by Reading as a T-1 Class 4-8-4.
RDG 2124 at Steamtown
Reading Railroad (RDG) 2124, a T-1 class 4-8-4, is at the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, PA, on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

Related Links

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Reading Railroad Diesel Roster
By North East Rails
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
They have quite a few Reading Locomotives
Steamtown National Historic Site
They have some Reading Locomotives
Their collection

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