Steam train this week in Port Clinton

robertjohndavis · **Posted:** Sat Dec 22, 2007 1:19 pm

Hi,

If you are out and about around Port Clinton, the Reading & Northern is finishing up restoration of steam locomotive #425. It was outside under steam yesterday, and is supposed to do test runs in the area over the next few days. She isn't fully repainted yet, lotsa primer, and should make a neat site as the only active steam locomotive on the only active anthracite hauler!

Rob

Chris · **Posted:** Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:01 pm

so, im to assume youll be getting some pics :?:

Miner Greg · **Posted:** Mon Dec 24, 2007 12:15 pm

Yes, we need some pictures of that.. You say active, is this steam engine still listed as being active? I thought the only active, non-retired status steam engine left in the United States was the Union Pacific 844 4-8-4 Steam engine..

Greg

metman499 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:17 am

The UP 844 is the only steamer never to be retired. It has been on the UP roster since it arrived on their property. Still is some steam around if you know where to look. In the last year, only in eastern PA, I have seen at least 11 locos under steam and it sounds like next year will be even better as mechanical work gets done. I shot by Port Clinton on Monday but didn't see 425.

John · **Posted:** Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:27 am

tamaqua saturday evening:

Chris · **Posted:** Mon Dec 31, 2007 11:32 am

john, well done!

cinderella12 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:19 pm

Is that an actual camera photo???
Fierce. Almost looks like a painting.
That IS awesome...

:!:

UGMiner Banks · **Posted:** Mon Dec 31, 2007 4:19 pm

Rev. Johnny Krenzel pullin through again!

i don't know Rob, that ones gunna be tough to beat. :wink:

Dragulajeeper · **Posted:** Mon Dec 31, 2007 5:40 pm

That is an awesome pictue! any more?

Miner Greg · **Posted:** Thu Jan 03, 2008 12:04 am

Thats a beautiful shot. Its great news to hear about new Steam Engines restored and in town, please post up any other pictures you may have. Before pictures would be nice as well.

Miner Greg

UGMiner Banks · **Posted:** Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:53 am

UGMiner Banks · **Posted:** Thu Jan 03, 2008 1:54 am

heres another from underneath the firebox too if it tickles your fancy;

cinderella12 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 03, 2008 5:39 am

That just warms the cockles of my heart.
:wink:

Nice job, Banks.

~S

UGMiner Banks · **Posted:** Thu Jan 03, 2008 5:52 am

Cockles?

Good to hear Shana!

Heres some pictures Mike Rushton posted on his website of 425 in 1993.

http://nepa.railfan.net/rail/fouraq93.php

Steam train this week in Port Clinton

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