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Bob Kise's Collection
 
4/19/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Nickel Plate
Model:Lima 2-8-4Built As:NKP 765 (2-8-4)
Serial Number:8673Order No:1184
Frame Number:25X34 cylinders, 69" driversBuilt:8/1944
Notes:S-2, In Service, FWRHS
Other locos with this serial:  NKP 765(2-8-4) CO 2765(2-8-4)
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The 765 and 425 meet again!
Title:  The 765 and 425 meet again!
Description:  Exchanging whistle blasts at 4:43 p.m. Was the last time at the 1988 NRHS Convention??
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 7:27:38 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  300   Comments: 1
The whole town turns out for watering the 765 and its cistern...
Title:  The whole town turns out for watering the 765 and its cistern...
Description:  6:47 p.m.
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 7:29:15 PM
Location:  Bowmanstown, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  177   Comments: 1
The 765 pulls an oil train up the Lehigh Valley!
Title:  The 765 pulls an oil train up the Lehigh Valley!
Description:  Well, not really, but the stored tank cars give it that appearance... Photo taken at 10:07 a.m.
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 8:57:02 PM
Location:  Glen Onoko, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  308   Comments: 0
765 steams past a multitude of onlookers in the Lehigh Gorge State Park
Title:  765 steams past a multitude of onlookers in the Lehigh Gorge State Park
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 8:58:02 PM
Location:  Glen Onoko, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
Thundering into White Haven at 11:05 a.m.
Title:  Thundering into White Haven at 11:05 a.m.
Description:  After meeting the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway's "Bike Train" at Hickory Run
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 8:59:40 PM
Location:  White Haven, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
Hammering up the Penobscot Mountain grade at 11:14 a.m.
Title:  Hammering up the Penobscot Mountain grade at 11:14 a.m.
Description:  Nearing Bruzgulis Lane crossing with the mighty NKP whistle screaming
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:03:25 PM
Location:  White Haven, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
Nearing the summit along Crestview Siding at 11:30 a.m.
Title:  Nearing the summit along Crestview Siding at 11:30 a.m.
Description:  18 cars trailing...
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:06:36 PM
Location:  Glen Summit, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  263   Comments: 0
Downgrade  on the 1.3% at Laurel Run at 11:46 a.m.
Title:  Downgrade on the 1.3% at Laurel Run at 11:46 a.m.
Description:  Note the extended coal compartment in the tender...
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:09:36 PM
Location:  Laurel Run, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  391   Comments: 0
765 enters Pittston Yard at 12:25 p.m.
Title:  765 enters Pittston Yard at 12:25 p.m.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:12:04 PM
Location:  Pittston Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  120   Comments: 0
Get a load of that new coal bunker in the tender...
Title:  Get a load of that new coal bunker in the tender...
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/26/2015 10:33:35 PM
Location:  Pittston Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
765 wyeing its train at 12:53 p.m. along N. Main St.
Title:  765 wyeing its train at 12:53 p.m. along N. Main St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:15:29 PM
Location:  Pittston Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
765 ready to back up after loading boxed lunches at 1:17 p.m.
Title:  765 ready to back up after loading boxed lunches at 1:17 p.m.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:17:40 PM
Location:  Pittston Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  151   Comments: 0
Shoving backwards to complete the wyeing move at 1:18 p.m.
Title:  Shoving backwards to complete the wyeing move at 1:18 p.m.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:18:52 PM
Location:  Pittston Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  116   Comments: 0
Thundering up the grade along Railroad Street at 1:35 p.m.
Title:  Thundering up the grade along Railroad Street at 1:35 p.m.
Description:  The sound was incredible!
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:20:13 PM
Location:  Pittston, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  154   Comments: 0
Nearing Glen Summit crossing after a brief maintenance stop at Penobscot
Title:  Nearing Glen Summit crossing after a brief maintenance stop at Penobscot
Description:  2:48 p.m.
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:21:41 PM
Location:  Glen Summit, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
A final shot at Bruzgulis Lane crossing at 3:02 p.m.
Title:  A final shot at Bruzgulis Lane crossing at 3:02 p.m.
Description:  Downgrade just outside of White Haven along Tunnel Road...
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:26:33 PM
Location:  White Haven, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  245   Comments: 0
Starting up the 1.6% at 10:46 a.m.
Title:  Starting up the 1.6% at 10:46 a.m.
Description:  About to pass the Jacobson Hat Co.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:22:36 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  99   Comments: 1
Passing under the classic Lackawanna signal bridge
Title:  Passing under the classic Lackawanna signal bridge
Description:  11:34 a.m. at the Moscow freight station
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:25:07 PM
Location:  Moscow, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  112   Comments: 1
The 765 rolls down the grade toward Tobyhanna at 12:13 p.m.
Title:  The 765 rolls down the grade toward Tobyhanna at 12:13 p.m.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:28:19 PM
Location:  Tobyhanna, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  99   Comments: 1
Passing the idling Alcos without stopping
Title:  Passing the idling Alcos without stopping
Description:  Lima-Alco power at its best...
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:29:00 PM
Location:  Tobyhanna, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) DL 3642(C636)
Views:  131   Comments: 1
The Phoebe Snow Special rolls under the Lackawanna signal bridge along William Street
Title:  The Phoebe Snow Special rolls under the Lackawanna signal bridge along William Street
Description:  1:12 p.m., with the local populace out in force...
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:33:18 PM
Location:  East Stroudsburg, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  137   Comments: 1
765 pulls the Phoebe Snow Special through the beautiful Delaware Water Gap
Title:  765 pulls the Phoebe Snow Special through the beautiful Delaware Water Gap
Description:  2:09 p.m., after discharging the passengers
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:36:52 PM
Location:  Delaware Water Gap, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  170   Comments: 1
765 with its cistern and tool car heading to the Portland wye
Title:  765 with its cistern and tool car heading to the Portland wye
Description:  2:40 p.m.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:41:03 PM
Location:  Portland, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
Heading back to pick up passengers after wyeing
Title:  Heading back to pick up passengers after wyeing
Description:  3:44 p.m.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:44:28 PM
Location:  Slateford Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  105   Comments: 0
Chuffing along PA Route 611
Title:  Chuffing along PA Route 611
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:45:25 PM
Location:  Slateford Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  109   Comments: 1
About to cross Analomink Street at 4:22 p.m.
Title:  About to cross Analomink Street at 4:22 p.m.
Description:  Accelerating up the grade toward Gravel Place, shaking the ground...
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:48:34 PM
Location:  East Stroudsburg, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
Thundering past the Cresco station at 4:59 p.m.
Title:  Thundering past the Cresco station at 4:59 p.m.
Description:  The sound was incredible! Speed, about 15 mph...
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:50:08 PM
Location:  Cresco, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  258   Comments: 2
On the level track by the Tobyhanna tower and station
Title:  On the level track by the Tobyhanna tower and station
Description:  5:39 p.m.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:51:25 PM
Location:  Tobyhanna, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  122   Comments: 2
A final shot at the Jacobson Hat Co.
Title:  A final shot at the Jacobson Hat Co.
Description:  6:53 p.m.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:52:27 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  153   Comments: 4
The NKP 759 & 765, side-by-side
Title:  The NKP 759 & 765, side-by-side
Description:  The people are lined up for 765 cab tours.
Photo Date:  9/6/2015  Upload Date: 9/6/2015 10:31:25 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  NKP 759(2-8-4) NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  279   Comments: 1
The 765 awaits its next excursion on September 7
Title:  The 765 awaits its next excursion on September 7
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/6/2015  Upload Date: 9/6/2015 10:33:11 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
Inside the cab of 765
Title:  Inside the cab of 765
Description:  The firing valves
Photo Date:  9/6/2015  Upload Date: 9/6/2015 10:40:22 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
Inside the cab of 765
Title:  Inside the cab of 765
Description:  The grapevine throttle lever
Photo Date:  9/6/2015  Upload Date: 9/6/2015 10:41:09 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  144   Comments: 0
Two great 2-8-4s
Title:  Two great 2-8-4s
Description:  With two different front ends; bell location & mount, class lights, mars light...
Photo Date:  9/6/2015  Upload Date: 9/6/2015 10:42:05 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  NKP 759(2-8-4) NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  489   Comments: 1


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