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12/23/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Reading Blue Mountain & Northern
Model:EMD GP30Built As:ATSF 1281 (GP30)
Serial Number:28104Order No:7642
Frame Number:7642-47Built:6/1963
Notes:Ex LTEX 2430
Other locos with this serial:  RBMN 2530(GP30) ATSF 3281(GP30) ATSF 2781(GP30u) BNSF 2430(GP30u) LTEX 2430(GP30u) RBMN 2430(GP30u) RBMN 2530(GP35u)
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RBMN 2530
Title:  RBMN 2530
Description:  Reading & Northern 2530 leads a passenger train in the Lehigh Gorge. (Ex-CR-LV trackage)
Photo Date:  5/21/2016  Upload Date: 5/24/2016 11:02:23 PM
Location:  Lehigh Gorge State P, PA
Author:  Matt Provenza
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  115   Comments: 2
RBMN 2531
Title:  RBMN 2531
Description:  RBMN GP39RN (GP30R) #2531 & 2530 on YJPI switching Pittston yd.
Photo Date:  6/22/2016  Upload Date: 8/29/2018 8:52:21 PM
Location:  Pittston, PA
Author:  Mike Bischak
Categories:  Bridge,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  65   Comments: 1
Lehigh Gorge train
Title:  Lehigh Gorge train
Description:  Also powered by a GP30, the Lehigh Gorge train awaits ours to clear before heading to the station.
Photo Date:  6/25/2016  Upload Date: 5/21/2017 10:31:02 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  178   Comments: 1
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Title:  Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Description:  In between runs at the station.
Photo Date:  6/25/2016  Upload Date: 5/23/2017 10:02:35 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  117   Comments: 1
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Title:  Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Description:  In between runs at the station.
Photo Date:  6/25/2016  Upload Date: 5/23/2017 10:02:39 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  146   Comments: 1
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Title:  Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Description:  The first train of the day heads into the park.
Photo Date:  6/25/2016  Upload Date: 5/23/2017 10:02:47 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  141   Comments: 1
RBMN 2530
Title:  RBMN 2530
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/10/2016  Upload Date: 7/10/2016 4:01:09 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  101   Comments: 0
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Title:  Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Description:  Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway train heading back to Jim Thorpe.
Photo Date:  10/8/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2017 4:42:43 PM
Location:  Glen Onoko, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Raliway
Title:  Lehigh Gorge Scenic Raliway
Description:  Returning back to Jim Thorpe. Not a lot of color in the gorge at this time.
Photo Date:  10/8/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2017 4:42:51 PM
Location:  Glen Onoko, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Title:  Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Description:  A little deeper into the gorge and still trying to find some color amongst the trees.
Photo Date:  10/8/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2017 4:42:54 PM
Location:  Glen Onoko, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Title:  Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Description:  A bicyclist takes a break from riding on the trail to wave as the train passes by.
Photo Date:  10/8/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2017 4:42:57 PM
Location:  Glen Onoko, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  304   Comments: 0
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Title:  Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Description:  Approaching the Norfolk Southern MP 126 signal.
Photo Date:  10/8/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2017 4:43:06 PM
Location:  Glen Onoko, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  119   Comments: 0
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Title:  Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Description:  Passing Norfolk Southern MP 126.
Photo Date:  10/8/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2017 4:43:10 PM
Location:  Glen Onoko, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  133   Comments: 0
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Title:  Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Description:  The first train of the day has entered the Lehigh Gorge.
Photo Date:  10/9/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2017 4:46:56 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  127   Comments: 0
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Title:  Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Description:  At the station, loading passengers for the next trip.
Photo Date:  10/9/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2017 4:47:10 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  111   Comments: 0
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Title:  Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Description:  At the station, loading passengers for the next trip.
Photo Date:  10/9/2016  Upload Date: 12/29/2017 4:47:13 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Title:  Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Description:  An hourly LGSR train heading into the Lehigh Gorge.
Photo Date:  10/9/2016  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 10:34:00 PM
Location:  Glen Onoko, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  118   Comments: 1
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Title:  Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Description:  Heading back to Jim Thorpe.
Photo Date:  10/9/2016  Upload Date: 2/13/2018 10:34:08 PM
Location:  Glen Onoko, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
RBMN 2530
Title:  RBMN 2530
Description:  RBMN 2530 leads Reading & Northern SBPI through the industrial park on their trip home
Photo Date:  10/10/2016  Upload Date: 10/30/2016 3:49:03 PM
Location:  Taylor, PA
Author:  David Balko
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30) RBMN 2532(GP30u)
Views:  122   Comments: 3
RBMN 2533 leads the High Trestle excursion train EB back toward Jim Thorpe
Title:  RBMN 2533 leads the High Trestle excursion train EB back toward Jim Thorpe
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 10/25/2016 6:07:11 AM
Location:  Nesquehoning, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Tunnel,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2533(GP30) RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  429   Comments: 5
The high trestle excursion train eases across the ex-CNJ structure
Title:  The high trestle excursion train eases across the ex-CNJ structure
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 10/25/2016 6:02:56 AM
Location:  Hometown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30) RBMN 2533(GP30)
Views:  334   Comments: 5
Excursion train crossing the Hometown Trestle
Title:  Excursion train crossing the Hometown Trestle
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 10/25/2016 6:03:20 AM
Location:  Hometown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Model,Tunnel,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2533(GP30) RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  430   Comments: 0
The excursion train in profile on the Hometown Trestle
Title:  The excursion train in profile on the Hometown Trestle
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 10/25/2016 6:04:02 AM
Location:  Hometown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2533(GP30) RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  206   Comments: 2
Hometown trestle
Title:  Hometown trestle
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 10/25/2016 6:04:34 AM
Location:  Hometown, PA
Author:  Bob Kruf
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30) RBMN 2533(GP30)
Views:  152   Comments: 0
The high trestle excursion train stopped on the bridge to amlow the passengers to take in the view from a high perch
Title:  The high trestle excursion train stopped on the bridge to amlow the passengers to take in the view from a high perch
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/22/2016  Upload Date: 10/25/2016 6:05:03 AM
Location:  Hometown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2533(GP30) RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  204   Comments: 4
RBMN 2530
Title:  RBMN 2530
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/13/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 6:14:25 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Connor Frasier
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  64   Comments: 1
RBMN 2530
Title:  RBMN 2530
Description: 
Photo Date:  11/13/2016  Upload Date: 11/20/2016 6:15:56 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Connor Frasier
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  80   Comments: 0
RBMN 2530
Title:  RBMN 2530
Description:  RBMN GP39RN (GP30R) #2530 at Pittston yd.
Photo Date:  1/13/2017  Upload Date: 8/18/2018 7:49:08 PM
Location:  Pittston, PA
Author:  Mike Bischak
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  80   Comments: 1
RBMN 2530
Title:  RBMN 2530
Description:  RBMN GP39RN (GP30R) #2530 on rear of NS Tech Train departing Mehoopany, Pa. yd. southbound.
Photo Date:  6/7/2017  Upload Date: 6/3/2018 8:43:54 AM
Location:  Mehoopany, PA
Author:  Mike Bischak
Categories:  Yard,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  88   Comments: 1
Bicycle train
Title:  Bicycle train
Description:  The second bike train of the day returning to Jim Thorpe. Here, the old CNJ and Lehigh Valley lines were on opposite sides of the river.
Photo Date:  7/22/2017  Upload Date: 8/29/2020 11:15:54 AM
Location:  Rockport, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  94   Comments: 0
Bicycle train
Title:  Bicycle train
Description:  With the conductor on board, the bicycle train will pull south of the station to allow the regular excursion train to pull into the station.
Photo Date:  7/23/2017  Upload Date: 9/22/2020 10:36:23 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
Bicycle train
Title:  Bicycle train
Description:  A side view of the 2530.
Photo Date:  7/23/2017  Upload Date: 9/22/2020 10:36:29 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  79   Comments: 0
Bicycle train
Title:  Bicycle train
Description:  The second train of the day leaving the station.
Photo Date:  7/23/2017  Upload Date: 9/22/2020 10:36:57 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  88   Comments: 0
Bicycle train
Title:  Bicycle train
Description:  The second bicycle train of the day arriving back at the station.
Photo Date:  7/23/2017  Upload Date: 9/22/2020 10:37:13 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  76   Comments: 0
RBMN 2530 MCQA
Title:  RBMN 2530 MCQA
Description:  MCQA rolls into town with a pair of Santa Fe vets at 1438.
Photo Date:  1/25/2018  Upload Date: 1/28/2018 5:58:36 PM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Der Langsame
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30) RBMN 2531(GP30)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
RBMN 2530
Title:  RBMN 2530
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/16/2018 8:04:41 AM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30) RBMN 2535(GP30)
Views:  239   Comments: 0
RBMN 2530
Title:  RBMN 2530
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/15/2018  Upload Date: 9/16/2018 8:05:50 AM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
RBMN 2530
Title:  RBMN 2530
Description:  EMD GP39RN, ex-ATSF GP30
Photo Date:  9/29/2019  Upload Date: 9/30/2019 11:52:51 PM
Location:  West Cressona, PA
Author:  John Zimmerman
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  104   Comments: 1
Christmas lineup
Title:  Christmas lineup
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/25/2019  Upload Date: 12/25/2019 2:29:18 PM
Location:  North Reading, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2532(GP30u) RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  117   Comments: 1
RBMN 2530
Title:  RBMN 2530
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/25/2019  Upload Date: 12/25/2019 2:29:22 PM
Location:  North Reading, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  91   Comments: 1
RBMN 2530
Title:  RBMN 2530
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/19/2021  Upload Date: 12/20/2021 5:12:29 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30) RBMN 1546(SW1500)
Views:  155   Comments: 0
RBMN 1546 SW1500  & 2530 GP30
Title:  RBMN 1546 SW1500 & 2530 GP30
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/20/2022  Upload Date: 5/26/2022 2:59:45 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Richard Gorddard
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  RBMN 1546(SW1500) RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  75   Comments: 0
RBMN 2530
Title:  RBMN 2530
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/4/2022  Upload Date: 6/4/2022 10:59:57 PM
Location:  West Cressona, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30) RBMN 2000(SD38)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
RBMN 2530
Title:  RBMN 2530
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/10/2022  Upload Date: 8/10/2022 9:16:17 PM
Location:  West Cressona, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30) RBMN 2004(SD38)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
One Unfortunate Cloud
Title:  One Unfortunate Cloud
Description:  Reading & Northern WCGS passes through Tremont on the way to Good Spring, timing it right as a small cloud partially covered the sun
Photo Date:  8/11/2022  Upload Date: 8/18/2022 4:00:18 PM
Location:  Tremont, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2004(SD38) RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  84   Comments: 0
Lots of Green
Title:  Lots of Green
Description:  The RBMN Good Springer rolls around the tight curve in Donaldson
Photo Date:  8/11/2022  Upload Date: 8/18/2022 4:00:59 PM
Location:  Donaldson, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2004(SD38) RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
Work at Penn Ag
Title:  Work at Penn Ag
Description:  RBMN WCGS picks up the empty cars from Penn Ag before continuing on to Tremont
Photo Date:  8/11/2022  Upload Date: 8/18/2022 4:01:28 PM
Location:  Donaldson, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2004(SD38) RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  63   Comments: 0
Shifting Koppys
Title:  Shifting Koppys
Description:  The former GTW SD38 on RBMN WCGS makes light work of the shifting required at Koppys today
Photo Date:  8/11/2022  Upload Date: 8/18/2022 4:02:55 PM
Location:  Good Spring, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2004(SD38) RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  107   Comments: 0
RBMN 2535 and RBMN 2530
Title:  RBMN 2535 and RBMN 2530
Description:  RBMN 2535 and RBMN 2530. Both locomotives were originally built for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe in 1963.
Photo Date:  6/3/2023  Upload Date: 6/13/2023 9:47:14 PM
Location:  Pittston, PA
Author:  Max Smith
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2535(GP30) RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
YJPN
Title:  YJPN
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/5/2023  Upload Date: 8/11/2023 5:57:41 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Mark McCabe
Categories:  Roster,Model,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2530(GP30)
Views:  33   Comments: 0


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