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Jacob Rink's Collection
 
12/25/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Reading Blue Mountain & Northern
Model:BLW 4-8-4Built As:RDG 2044 (2-8-0)
Serial Number:58329Order No:
Frame Number:27X32 cylinders, 70" driversBuilt:3/1925
Notes:Ex BLRG 2102
Other locos with this serial:  RDG 2102(4-8-4) RBMN 2102(4-8-4) DH 302(4-8-4) BMRG 2102(4-8-4)
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Letting Off Steam
Title:  Letting Off Steam
Description:  Reading and Northern T1 #2102 exits the engine shops for another test run
Photo Date:  5/20/2022  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 3:49:13 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
Through the Fields
Title:  Through the Fields
Description:  RBMN PNEX heads north for Tamaqua with 4-8Ö4 2102 on the point
Photo Date:  5/20/2022  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 3:50:09 PM
Location:  Molino, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
Steam is Back!
Title:  Steam is Back!
Description:  Just one week before the first Iron Horse Ramble, Reading T1 class #2102 hauls an empty freight train through New Ringgold
Photo Date:  5/20/2022  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 3:51:11 PM
Location:  New Ringgold, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
Drawing a Crowd
Title:  Drawing a Crowd
Description:  Reading & Northern 2102 passes through Zenners with 100 empty coal hoppers, bringing many locals and railfans trackside
Photo Date:  5/20/2022  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 3:51:45 PM
Location:  Zenners, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
Back to the Shops
Title:  Back to the Shops
Description:  After pulling 50 freight cars tender first back to PN, RBMN 2102 heads back to the steam shops after another successful test run
Photo Date:  5/20/2022  Upload Date: 7/13/2022 3:53:46 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
Whistling for Church Road
Title:  Whistling for Church Road
Description:  The sun finally makes it presence known as 2102 rolls south through Haucks
Photo Date:  5/28/2022  Upload Date: 7/18/2022 1:19:14 PM
Location:  Haucks, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  64   Comments: 0
East Mahanoy Junction
Title:  East Mahanoy Junction
Description:  RBMN JTOS passes through EMX on the way back to Outer Station
Photo Date:  5/28/2022  Upload Date: 7/18/2022 1:21:39 PM
Location:  East Mahanoy Junctio, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
Put to the Test
Title:  Put to the Test
Description:  Reading T1 #2102 makes track speed through Zenners on the RBMN Mainline
Photo Date:  5/28/2022  Upload Date: 7/18/2022 1:27:33 PM
Location:  Zenners, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  65   Comments: 0
Welcome Back 2102
Title:  Welcome Back 2102
Description:  Reading & Northern 4-8-4 2102 passes through Millers Crossing with a sold-out train of happy passengers
Photo Date:  5/28/2022  Upload Date: 7/18/2022 1:28:13 PM
Location:  Molino, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  79   Comments: 0
Round Two
Title:  Round Two
Description:  The 2nd Iron Horse Ramble of 2022 passes through Hamburg on the RBMN Reading Division with 2102 leading the way
Photo Date:  7/2/2022  Upload Date: 7/27/2022 10:13:19 AM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  125   Comments: 0
Uphill at Atlas
Title:  Uphill at Atlas
Description:  T1 #2102 brings OSJT through Atlas on the RBMN mainline
Photo Date:  7/2/2022  Upload Date: 7/27/2022 10:21:30 AM
Location:  West Penn, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
Flying the Flags
Title:  Flying the Flags
Description:  RBMN 2102 starts its downhill trek towards Nesquehoning at Carbon
Photo Date:  7/2/2022  Upload Date: 7/27/2022 10:28:46 AM
Location:  Haucks, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
Rolling Into Town
Title:  Rolling Into Town
Description:  Reading T1 2102 passes through the town of Nesquehoning on the way to Jim Thorpe
Photo Date:  7/2/2022  Upload Date: 7/27/2022 11:01:41 AM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  117   Comments: 0
Spin Cycle
Title:  Spin Cycle
Description:  RBMN 4-8-4 2102 spins its trainset around the wye at JT Jct while the passengers enjoy several hours in town
Photo Date:  7/2/2022  Upload Date: 7/27/2022 11:07:04 AM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  104   Comments: 0
Storming back Home
Title:  Storming back Home
Description:  Reading & Northern 2102 starts back to Outer Station
Photo Date:  7/2/2022  Upload Date: 7/27/2022 11:02:50 AM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
Steam at Haucks
Title:  Steam at Haucks
Description:  Reading T1 2102 is back on home rails at Haucks as they reach the end up the heavy uphill grade from Jim Thorpe
Photo Date:  7/2/2022  Upload Date: 7/27/2022 10:31:41 AM
Location:  Haucks, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
Bringing Out the Crowds
Title:  Bringing Out the Crowds
Description:  Reading 2102 is seen from above at Millers Crossing as the crowds of onlookers watch the 4-8-4 lead the 2nd Iron Horse Ramble of 2022.
Photo Date:  7/2/2022  Upload Date: 7/27/2022 11:17:09 AM
Location:  Molino, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
Another Successful Trip
Title:  Another Successful Trip
Description:  The 2nd Iron Horse Ramble rolls into North Reading
Photo Date:  7/2/2022  Upload Date: 7/27/2022 11:18:17 AM
Location:  Muhlenberg, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  122   Comments: 0
Splitting the Signals
Title:  Splitting the Signals
Description:  The 3rd Iron Horse Ramble of 2022 passes the 73 signals at Berne with both of RBMN's steam locomotives on the point
Photo Date:  8/13/2022  Upload Date: 8/23/2022 11:49:43 AM
Location:  Berne, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4) RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  92   Comments: 0
Steam Doubleheader
Title:  Steam Doubleheader
Description:  Reading & Northern 2102 and 425 bring the Iron Horse Ramble excursion through Atlas on the way to Jim Thorpe
Photo Date:  8/13/2022  Upload Date: 8/23/2022 11:50:35 AM
Location:  West Penn, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4) RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  95   Comments: 0
Double the Steam at Nesquehoning
Title:  Double the Steam at Nesquehoning
Description:  RBMN OSJT passes through Nesquehoning with 2102/425 leading the way
Photo Date:  8/13/2022  Upload Date: 8/23/2022 11:51:34 AM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4) RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
Wying the Train
Title:  Wying the Train
Description:  Reading and Northern 2102 & 425 spin their train at Jim Thorpe Jct
Photo Date:  8/13/2022  Upload Date: 8/23/2022 11:52:20 AM
Location:  Nesquehoning Junctio, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4) RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
Drawing a Crowd
Title:  Drawing a Crowd
Description:  RBMN 2102 & 425 shove back to Jim Thorpe as a group of railfans looks on
Photo Date:  8/13/2022  Upload Date: 8/23/2022 11:53:31 AM
Location:  Nesquehoning Junctio, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4) RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  65   Comments: 0
Picking Up the Boss
Title:  Picking Up the Boss
Description:  Reading & Northern T1 2102 is stopped at Tamaqua Station to pick up CEO Andy Muller before continuing into Tamaqua Yard to pick up a loaded freight train
Photo Date:  8/19/2022  Upload Date: 8/24/2022 9:44:07 AM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  51   Comments: 0
Revenue Steam Freight
Title:  Revenue Steam Freight
Description:  Reading & Northern PNEX passes American Coal company with 4-8-4 2102 leading 28 freight cars for North Reading
Photo Date:  8/19/2022  Upload Date: 8/24/2022 9:44:48 AM
Location:  South Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
Rolling Coal by American Coal
Title:  Rolling Coal by American Coal
Description:  RBMN T1 #2102 passes by the American Coal Company as it takes a loaded coal/hopper train down to Reading
Photo Date:  8/19/2022  Upload Date: 8/24/2022 9:45:18 AM
Location:  South Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  98   Comments: 0
A Steam-Filled Extra
Title:  A Steam-Filled Extra
Description:  Reading & Northern PNEX passes MP88 in New Ringgold with 2102 leading the way
Photo Date:  8/19/2022  Upload Date: 8/24/2022 9:46:05 AM
Location:  New Ringgold, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  60   Comments: 0
Highball 2102 South
Title:  Highball 2102 South
Description:  RBMN 2102 makes track speed through Hamburg with a loaded freight train headed for the NS interchange at North Reading
Photo Date:  8/19/2022  Upload Date: 8/24/2022 9:46:53 AM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  96   Comments: 0
Steam Freight at Koremart
Title:  Steam Freight at Koremart
Description:  RBMN PNEX passes the Koremart facility in Hamburg
Photo Date:  8/19/2022  Upload Date: 8/24/2022 9:47:34 AM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
A Real Life Model Railroad
Title:  A Real Life Model Railroad
Description:  Reading & Northern 4-8-4 #2102 slowly brings a revenue freight train through the scales into North Reading. There aren't many places a steam freight will pass SD50s except for Andy Muller's 1:1 scale model railroad!
Photo Date:  8/19/2022  Upload Date: 8/24/2022 9:49:19 AM
Location:  Tuckerton, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4) RBMN 5049(SD50) RBMN 5022(SD50)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
Now Arriving at Outer Station
Title:  Now Arriving at Outer Station
Description:  The 28 car RBMN PNEX rolls into Outer Station putting on a nice smoke show, and will soon begin to switch out their train.
Photo Date:  8/19/2022  Upload Date: 8/24/2022 9:59:07 AM
Location:  Muhlenberg, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
Switching with Steam
Title:  Switching with Steam
Description:  T1 #2102 switches out several loaded hopper cars at North Reading Yard before returning light to Port Clinton
Photo Date:  8/19/2022  Upload Date: 8/24/2022 10:03:22 AM
Location:  Muhlenberg, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  70   Comments: 0
Home Rail Steamer
Title:  Home Rail Steamer
Description:  The fourth and final Iron Horse Ramble of 2022 passes the signals at Muller with T1 #2102 on the point
Photo Date:  9/3/2022  Upload Date: 9/5/2022 9:37:51 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
Off to Jim Thorpe
Title:  Off to Jim Thorpe
Description:  After stopping at Port Clinton, RBMN OSJT with 4-8-4 2112 passes through Molino
Photo Date:  9/3/2022  Upload Date: 9/5/2022 9:38:42 PM
Location:  Molino, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
Railfans Galore
Title:  Railfans Galore
Description:  Reading & Northern 2102 passes through Hecla with a sold out train of passengers for Jim Thorpe
Photo Date:  9/3/2022  Upload Date: 9/5/2022 9:43:48 PM
Location:  Hecla, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
Along the Lake
Title:  Along the Lake
Description:  RBMN OSJT with 2102 passes alongside Lake Hauto just outside Nesquehoning
Photo Date:  9/3/2022  Upload Date: 9/5/2022 9:45:26 PM
Location:  Lake Hauto, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
Steaming Through Town
Title:  Steaming Through Town
Description:  Reading & Northern 2102 comes roaring through Nesquehoning on the approach to Jim Thorpe
Photo Date:  9/3/2022  Upload Date: 9/5/2022 9:46:19 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  110   Comments: 0
The Grand Entry
Title:  The Grand Entry
Description:  Reading & Northern T1 2102 rolls into Jim Thorpe where passengers will detrain for several hours
Photo Date:  9/3/2022  Upload Date: 9/5/2022 9:47:19 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4) RBMN 2010(GP38-2) RBMN 2012(GP38-2) RBMN 1548(SW1500)
Views:  260   Comments: 0
Meeting the Tea Kettle
Title:  Meeting the Tea Kettle
Description:  Reading & Northern 2102 meets WCPV at the former Reading signal in Pottsville. This was the first run for the T1 on the Pottsville Branch in over 30 years
Photo Date:  9/23/2022  Upload Date: 11/27/2022 9:53:42 PM
Location:  Pottsville, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4) RBMN 2534(GP39) RBMN 2017(GP38-2)
Views:  246   Comments: 0
Steam Freight on the Pottsville Branch
Title:  Steam Freight on the Pottsville Branch
Description:  Reading T1 #2102 leads a 50 car loaded coal train out of West Cressona Yard and onto the Pottsville Branch.
Photo Date:  9/23/2022  Upload Date: 11/27/2022 9:55:49 PM
Location:  Schuylkill Haven, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
Off the Pottsville Branch
Title:  Off the Pottsville Branch
Description:  RBMN 4-8-4 2102 leads a loaded coal train off the Pottsville Branch and onto the mainline at Port Clinton
Photo Date:  9/23/2022  Upload Date: 11/27/2022 9:56:53 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
Feeling Right at Home
Title:  Feeling Right at Home
Description:  Reading T1 #2102 rolls through Leesport on Ex-RDG trackage with a loaded coal train.
Photo Date:  9/23/2022  Upload Date: 11/27/2022 9:58:31 PM
Location:  Leesport, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  55   Comments: 0
Snaking Into North Reading
Title:  Snaking Into North Reading
Description:  Reading & Northern PNEX rolls through the scales and around the NRFF power with 2102 leading the way
Photo Date:  9/23/2022  Upload Date: 11/27/2022 9:59:41 PM
Location:  Tuckerton, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4) RBMN 3068(SD40-2)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
Another Day with 2102
Title:  Another Day with 2102
Description:  RBMN OSJT with T1 #2102 rolls through Hamburg on the way to Jim Thorpe
Photo Date:  10/29/2022  Upload Date: 2/4/2023 8:04:17 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  66   Comments: 0
Home Rail Wonder
Title:  Home Rail Wonder
Description:  Former Reading T1 #2102 rolls through Zenners
Photo Date:  10/29/2022  Upload Date: 2/4/2023 8:04:57 PM
Location:  Zenners, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  73   Comments: 0
Its All Downhill From Here
Title:  Its All Downhill From Here
Description:  Reading & Northern 2102 begins the downhill stretch towards Jim Thorpe, seen here at Marian Ave
Photo Date:  10/29/2022  Upload Date: 2/4/2023 8:07:05 PM
Location:  Haucks, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  94   Comments: 1
In the Swamp
Title:  In the Swamp
Description:  2102 smokes it up just outside Nesquehoning as they close in on Thorpe
Photo Date:  10/29/2022  Upload Date: 2/4/2023 8:16:29 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
Spin Cycle
Title:  Spin Cycle
Description:  RBMN 4-8-4 2102 shoves back past Nesquehoning Jct Tower as the crew wyes the train before the trip back to Reading
Photo Date:  10/29/2022  Upload Date: 2/4/2023 8:20:46 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning Junctio, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
Old Timers
Title:  Old Timers
Description:  Reading T1 #2102 passes the long abandoned tower at Nesquehoning Junction in the heart of fall in the beautiful Lehigh Gorge
Photo Date:  10/29/2022  Upload Date: 2/4/2023 8:27:50 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning Junctio, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  79   Comments: 1
Creating Shadows
Title:  Creating Shadows
Description:  RBMN 2102 creates a massive plume of smoke as it leads JTOS up the hill to Hometown
Photo Date:  10/29/2022  Upload Date: 2/4/2023 8:31:36 PM
Location:  Lake Hauto, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  72   Comments: 0


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