All aboard for an exciting look of a few of the Reading Iron Horse Rambles filmed on 8mm film in the early 60's by an amateur railfan photographer who worked for the Reading.<br><br>These Rambles traveled through the Anthracite region and beyond, en route to West Milton, passing through Tamaqua, Shamokin and towns in between.<br><br>Many long-gone views of the railroad are seen, as well as visits to area coal operations.<br><br>The Reading ran a total of 51 "Iron Horse Rambles" from 1959 to 1964. The first Ramble was led by T-1 #2124 on October 25, 1959, with #2124 pulling a 16 car train from Wayne Junction to Shamokin.<br><br>The excursions continued using #2124, #2100 and #2102 until the last Ramble was run on October 17th, 1964. <br><br>Digitally transferred from 8mm film with synchronized sounds and background music.<br><br>Color; Approximately 28 minutes. <br><br><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f4yXHRt4Tjk?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0 |
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