R&N 425 CNJ 113 Doubleheader - Minersville Christmas Trains

R&N 425 CNJ 113 Doubleheader - Minersville Christmas Trains

Reading & Northern 425 and CNJ 113 operate steam doubleheader excursions out of Minersville PA on December 14th, new. The 113 is an 0-6-0 type steam locomotive built in 1923 by the American Locomotive Works, also known as ALCo for the Central Railroad of New Jersey. The 113 is the worlds largest 0-6-0, she is one of the only operational Anthracite burning steam locomotives in the USA today. The 425, affectionately known as Four And A Quarter was built in January of 1928 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works of Philadelphia PA for the Gulf Mobile & Northern. The 425 is currently the Reading & Northern Railroads only operational steam locomotive, and is the good will ambassador for the railroad, and its steam program which tours its 300 mile rail system.


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Uploaded: 2017-10-18

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