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Viewing Album:  Riding 765 Bethlehem-Pittston
 
By:Bob Kise
Dates:8/22/2015 - 8/22/2015
Album Info:Aboard the Washington DC Chapter NRHS's Pullman, "Dover Harbor," coupled directly to 765's tool car
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The blue flag protects 765 and its train at the Bethlehem Yard aside the Norfolk Southern Lehigh Line
Title:  The blue flag protects 765 and its train at the Bethlehem Yard aside the Norfolk Southern Lehigh Line
Description:  7:19 a.m.
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 7:06:03 PM
Location:  Bethlehem, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
The crew makes final adjustments at 7:25 a.m., in perfect weather
Title:  The crew makes final adjustments at 7:25 a.m., in perfect weather
Description:  Departure time was scheduled for 8:00 a.m.
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 7:07:06 PM
Location:  Bethlehem, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
Three compartments were available for passengers to share, when not in the lounge section
Title:  Three compartments were available for passengers to share, when not in the lounge section
Description:  The car is maintained in its 1934-rebuilt condition, and is certified for 110-mph operation on Amtrak.
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 7:08:45 PM
Location:  Bethlehem, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  54   Comments: 0
NS yard power at Allentown yard at 8:56 a.m.
Title:  NS yard power at Allentown yard at 8:56 a.m.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 7:09:49 PM
Location:  Allentown Hump Yard, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Yard,Signal
Locomotives:  NS 5621(GP38-2)
Views:  72   Comments: 0
Meeting the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway's "Bike Train" at 11:26 a.m.
Title:  Meeting the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway's "Bike Train" at 11:26 a.m.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 7:11:54 PM
Location:  Hickory Run, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  140   Comments: 1
765 ready to complete the back-up move around the Pittston wye at 1:40 p.m.
Title:  765 ready to complete the back-up move around the Pittston wye at 1:40 p.m.
Description:  Note extension to coal compartment on tender...
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 7:13:18 PM
Location:  Pittston Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
RBMN power and a hi-rail vehicle at the Pittston Yard office
Title:  RBMN power and a hi-rail vehicle at the Pittston Yard office
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 7:14:18 PM
Location:  Pittston Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  RBMN 2532(GP30u)
Views:  257   Comments: 1
Leaving Pittston Junction at 1:51 p.m.
Title:  Leaving Pittston Junction at 1:51 p.m.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:39:51 PM
Location:  Pittston Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
765 assaulting the grade to Solomon Gap at 2:20 p.m.
Title:  765 assaulting the grade to Solomon Gap at 2:20 p.m.
Description:  With 18 cars on the drawbar...
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 7:16:35 PM
Location:  Dupont, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  114   Comments: 1
Inside Compartment "E," near Mountain Top
Title:  Inside Compartment "E," near Mountain Top
Description:  3:14 p.m.
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 7:17:50 PM
Location:  Mountain Top, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  54   Comments: 0
Crossing the Lehigh River at 4:10 p.m.
Title:  Crossing the Lehigh River at 4:10 p.m.
Description:  At the confluence with Quakake Creek at M&H Junction; Weatherly is a few miles to the right...
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 7:21:23 PM
Location:  Weatherly, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  71   Comments: 1
The 765 and its train looms over the bike trail at 4:19 p.m.
Title:  The 765 and its train looms over the bike trail at 4:19 p.m.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 7:22:54 PM
Location:  Glen Onoko, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  86   Comments: 0
A green signal beckons the 765 at 4:30 p.m.
Title:  A green signal beckons the 765 at 4:30 p.m.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 7:24:36 PM
Location:  Glen Onoko, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  118   Comments: 0
Approaching Nesquehoning Junction tower
Title:  Approaching Nesquehoning Junction tower
Description:  Jim Thorpe in the distance...
Photo Date:  8/22/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 7:25:54 PM
Location:  Nesquehoning Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  184   Comments: 1
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:  302   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:  178   Comments: 1

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