Uploaded January 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
On January 8, 2014: 4 ex-ATSF GP30u's are destined to Reading, PA behind Norfolk Southern SD40-2 6150 and GP38-2 5303, which wears a special Operation Lifesaver paint scheme. First seen traveling east on the NS Harrisburg Line on train 961, these units were recently moved by CSX to NS in Enola Yard, where they are being forwarded to their new owner, Reading Blue Mountain and Northern, which has a major interchange with Norfolk Southern in Reading, PA. The final scene shows the train arriving in Reading at BELT interlocking, in which the train proceeds through the interlocking on the mainline and then makes a reverse move toward Reading Yard.
ATSF bought 85 GP30's in the early 1960's. Originally equipped with 2,250 horsepower 567D3 prime movers, ATSF upgraded their GP30's to GP30u's prior to the BNSF merger. These locomotives now contain an EMD 645 2,500 horsepower prime mover. BNSF has since retired and sold off many of its GP30 fleet to Larry's Truck and Electric (LTEX) in Ohio. Thankfully, these four were rescued and purchased by the Reading and Northern, which will be the first four-axle road units on the R&N in years.
On January 8, 2014: 4 ex-ATSF GP30u's are destined to Reading, PA behind Norfolk Southern SD40-2 6150 and GP38-2 5303, which wears a special Operation Lifesaver paint scheme. First seen traveling east on the NS Harrisburg Line on train 961, these units were recently moved by CSX to NS in Enola Yard, where they are being forwarded to their new owner, Reading Blue Mountain and Northern, which has a major interchange with Norfolk Southern in Reading, PA. The final scene shows the train arriving in Reading at BELT interlocking, in which the train proceeds through the interlocking on the mainline and then makes a reverse move toward Reading Yard.
ATSF bought 85 GP30's in the early 1960's. Originally equipped with 2,250 horsepower 567D3 prime movers, ATSF upgraded their GP30's to GP30u's prior to the BNSF merger. These locomotives now contain an EMD 645 2,500 horsepower prime mover. BNSF has since retired and sold off many of its GP30 fleet to Larry's Truck and Electric (LTEX) in Ohio. Thankfully, these four were rescued and purchased by the Reading and Northern, which will be the first four-axle road units on the R&N in years.
![Reading & Northern 425 Unassisted [4K]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Nm0Ov6X4694/mqdefault.jpg "Reading & Northern 425 Unassisted [4K]
On October 16, 2016, the last day of the Autumn Leaf excursions for the year, R&N 425 debuts with an 8 car consist without a diesel in tow. I decided to break out the 4K mode on the AX100, having only enough time to chase the return trip home from Jim Thorpe. Despite not having a diesel, 425 moved right along with the shortened consist, making a rather hasty pace over Hometown Hill, gliding right on down the other side to Port Clinton. Shot at Nesquehoning, Hometown Hill, Quakake, and Molino. Thanks for watching!
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