Budd RDCs to Vosburg Tunnel
A rare mileage "Anthracite Ramble" on RBMN rails was hosted by the National Museum of Industrial History back on July 31st 2024 out of the brand new Nesquehoning Regional Railroad Station. Two Budd built 1950s self-propelled "rail diesel cars" were utilized for the day's adventure, one being 9166: a half coach half snack bar, and 9168: a full coach. The railcars are each powered by two legendary Detroit Diesel power plants.
During our trip we had several stops along the way including 3 photo runbys, a tour of the old LV roundhouse in White Haven, and a tour of the railroad's new facility in Nesquehoning. (not shown) It was a wonderful event and I thank those from both the RBMN and NMIH for making it possible. Thanks for watching!
Time Stamps *
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00:03 - RDCs arrive in Nesquehoning
01:05 - Departing Nesquehoning
03:47 - Nesquehoning Jct
04:38 - Info about the RDCs
09:05 - Rockport Tunnel
10:00 - Tannery
10:35 - White Haven
12:40 - Penobscot
14:03 - 9166 Cab view
15:18 - Dupont
18:00 - Brief stop at Pittston
19:35 - Depart Pittston
20:30 - First photo op north of Pittston
22:42 - Continuing north
24:29 - Tunkhannock
25:44 - Vosburg Tunnel
28:33 - Photo ops at Vosburg Tunnel
32:10 - Departing Vosburg Tunnel
32:55 - Tunkhannock
24:09 - Stop at Pittston
36:13 - 9168 Cab view
37:50 - Solomons Gap
38:09 - Passing a train at Penobscot
40:50 - Stopping in White Haven
41:15 - Photo op in White Haven
42:40 - Tour of the LV roundhouse
44:00 - 5020 leading NRFF
45:20 - RDCs returning to White Haven
46:13 - Departing for Nesquehoning
47:24 - Enjoying a drink at the bar
47:57 - Soaring along the Lehigh River
50:07 - Old Pen Haven
51:20 - Jim Thorpe/Nesquehoning Jct
53:03 - Arriving back in Nesquehoning