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Bob Krug's Collection
 
4/27/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Reading Railroad
Model:BLW 4-8-4Built As:RDG 2044 (2-8-0)
Serial Number:58329Order No:
Frame Number:27X32 cylinders, 70" driversBuilt:3/1925
Notes:BLW 03/1925 as 2-8-0 2044, reblt 10/1945 to 4-8-4 2102, sold in 1966
Other locos with this serial:  RDG 2102(4-8-4) RBMN 2102(4-8-4) DH 302(4-8-4) BMRG 2102(4-8-4)
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RDG 2102 as seen from Betzwood Bridge
Title:  RDG 2102 as seen from Betzwood Bridge
Description:  A lot of the railfans down at trackside by the station had their view blocked by an ill-timed eastbound Conrail departure from Abrams Yard
Photo Date:  12/5/1987  Upload Date: 1/26/2012 9:42:55 PM
Location:  Port Kennedy, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  363   Comments: 0
RDG 2102 meets a CR freight
Title:  RDG 2102 meets a CR freight
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/5/1987  Upload Date: 1/26/2012 9:43:32 PM
Location:  Port Kennedy, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
RDG 2102 under the wires  pulls a shoppers special through Norristown
Title:  RDG 2102 under the wires pulls a shoppers special through Norristown
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/5/1987  Upload Date: 6/14/2010 10:14:18 PM
Location:  Norristown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  561   Comments: 0
RDG 2102 under the catenary
Title:  RDG 2102 under the catenary
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/5/1987  Upload Date: 1/26/2012 9:44:24 PM
Location:  Norristown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  238   Comments: 0
RDG 2102
Title:  RDG 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/5/1987  Upload Date: 1/26/2012 9:45:14 PM
Location:  Norristown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  214   Comments: 0
RDG 2102
Title:  RDG 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/5/1987  Upload Date: 1/26/2012 9:45:43 PM
Location:  Norristown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  278   Comments: 1
RDG 2102
Title:  RDG 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/5/1987  Upload Date: 1/26/2012 9:46:35 PM
Location:  Norristown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
I got this shot of the special from up on the bridge
Title:  I got this shot of the special from up on the bridge
Description:  But those railfans down by the station had their views blocked by the westbound Conrail freight
Photo Date:  12/5/1987  Upload Date: 1/26/2012 9:47:33 PM
Location:  Norristown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
RDG 2102 at the head of a shopper's special
Title:  RDG 2102 at the head of a shopper's special
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/5/1987  Upload Date: 1/26/2012 9:48:26 PM
Location:  Norristown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  331   Comments: 0
RDG 2102 side view
Title:  RDG 2102 side view
Description:  I wouldn't describe a Reading T-1 as having clean lines or classic styling, but it certainly gave the impression of raw power.
Photo Date:  12/5/1987  Upload Date: 1/26/2012 9:48:54 PM
Location:  Norristown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  206   Comments: 0
RDG 2102 pulling a Shopper's special from Temple, PA to Philadelphia
Title:  RDG 2102 pulling a Shopper's special from Temple, PA to Philadelphia
Description:  Christmas Shopper's special in 1987
Photo Date:  12/5/1987  Upload Date: 7/17/2009 11:00:20 AM
Location:  Valley Forge, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  393   Comments: 0
RDG 2102 on shoppers special
Title:  RDG 2102 on shoppers special
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/5/1987  Upload Date: 4/6/2009 11:55:17 AM
Location:  Douglassville, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  721   Comments: 2
RDG 2102
Title:  RDG 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/12/1987  Upload Date: 1/26/2012 9:50:34 PM
Location:  Douglasville, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  237   Comments: 0
RDG 2102 swathed in its own exhaust
Title:  RDG 2102 swathed in its own exhaust
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/12/1987  Upload Date: 1/26/2012 9:51:13 PM
Location:  Douglasville, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  276   Comments: 0
RDG 2102 under the wires
Title:  RDG 2102 under the wires
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/12/1987  Upload Date: 1/26/2012 9:52:25 PM
Location:  Norristown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  408   Comments: 2
RDG 2102
Title:  RDG 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/12/1987  Upload Date: 1/26/2012 9:53:24 PM
Location:  Port Kennedy, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
RDG 2102
Title:  RDG 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/12/1987  Upload Date: 1/26/2012 9:54:19 PM
Location:  Port Kennedy, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  185   Comments: 0
RDG 2102
Title:  RDG 2102
Description:  Reading T-1 2102 pulling a holiday special at mainline speed
Photo Date:  12/12/1987  Upload Date: 7/17/2009 11:00:43 AM
Location:  Valley Forge, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  297   Comments: 0
Reading T-1 #2102 pulling an eastbound holiday special
Title:  Reading T-1 #2102 pulling an eastbound holiday special
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/12/1987  Upload Date: 7/17/2009 11:01:13 AM
Location:  Douglassville, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  502   Comments: 0
RDG 2102 pulling an easbound shopper's special through Royersford, PA on the ex-Reading mainline
Title:  RDG 2102 pulling an easbound shopper's special through Royersford, PA on the ex-Reading mainline
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/12/1987  Upload Date: 7/17/2009 11:12:20 AM
Location:  Royersford, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  373   Comments: 0
RDG 2102
Title:  RDG 2102
Description:  Show us the smoke!
Photo Date:  12/12/1987  Upload Date: 7/17/2009 11:01:50 AM
Location:  Royersford, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  765   Comments: 0
RDG 2102 at the Black Rock Road grade crossing, just west of Phoenixville/Black Rock Tunnel
Title:  RDG 2102 at the Black Rock Road grade crossing, just west of Phoenixville/Black Rock Tunnel
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/3/1988  Upload Date: 1/30/2012 8:12:52 PM
Location:  Phoenixville, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  601   Comments: 0
Reading T-1 2102 rounds the curve at Monocacy Station, PA
Title:  Reading T-1 2102 rounds the curve at Monocacy Station, PA
Description:  Home rails for the big Northern
Photo Date:  12/3/1988  Upload Date: 1/30/2012 8:21:54 PM
Location:  Douglasville, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  339   Comments: 0
RDG 2102 on the long straight stretch between Douglassville and Stowe
Title:  RDG 2102 on the long straight stretch between Douglassville and Stowe
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/3/1988  Upload Date: 1/30/2012 8:22:31 PM
Location:  Douglasville, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
The Big Northern rounds the curve at Monocacy Station
Title:  The Big Northern rounds the curve at Monocacy Station
Description:  Reading Class T-1 #2102 pulling a shopper's special down the Schuylkill Valley on home rails.
Photo Date:  12/3/1988  Upload Date: 1/30/2012 8:21:21 PM
Location:  Douglasville, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
Reading T-1 #2102 with a holiday shopper's special in Norristown, PA
Title:  Reading T-1 #2102 with a holiday shopper's special in Norristown, PA
Description: 
Photo Date:  12/3/1988  Upload Date: 1/30/2012 8:39:52 PM
Location:  Norristown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  379   Comments: 1
Holiday shoppers special
Title:  Holiday shoppers special
Description:  RDG T-1 2102 pulls a special from Temple to 30th Street Station
Photo Date:  12/3/1988  Upload Date: 4/6/2009 9:48:11 AM
Location:  Douglassville, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  417   Comments: 1
RDG 2102
Title:  RDG 2102
Description:  Fantrip from Cressona down to Temple on the former Reading Mainline
Photo Date:  6/1/1991  Upload Date: 6/14/2010 10:15:02 PM
Location:  Cressona, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  588   Comments: 0
Reading T-1 2102 in Cressona yard
Title:  Reading T-1 2102 in Cressona yard
Description:  Scene at Cressona yard before departing for the southbound leg of the excursion. (2102 tender-first orientation)
Photo Date:  6/1/1991  Upload Date: 4/6/2009 11:15:37 AM
Location:  Cressona, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4) RDG 5308(C630) RBMN 3303(U33B)
Views:  1861   Comments: 1
RDG 2102
Title:  RDG 2102
Description:  Reading T-1 2102 pulls a simulated coal drag on the ex-Reading main line above Port Clinton
Photo Date:  6/1/1991  Upload Date: 4/6/2009 9:05:50 AM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  540   Comments: 0
RDG 2102 with its cylinder cocks open
Title:  RDG 2102 with its cylinder cocks open
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/7/2022  Upload Date: 4/8/2022 9:56:03 AM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  153   Comments: 1
RDG 2102 at Miller's Crossing in a cold soaking rain
Title:  RDG 2102 at Miller's Crossing in a cold soaking rain
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/7/2022  Upload Date: 4/8/2022 9:57:22 AM
Location:  Molino, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  117   Comments: 1
RDG 2102 kept hot overnight in the engine house from the prior day's running
Title:  RDG 2102 kept hot overnight in the engine house from the prior day's running
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/7/2022  Upload Date: 4/8/2022 10:25:25 AM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  153   Comments: 1
RDG 2102 with its cylinder cocks open
Title:  RDG 2102 with its cylinder cocks open
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/7/2022  Upload Date: 4/8/2022 9:51:06 AM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  98   Comments: 1
Steam cleaning the caboose
Title:  Steam cleaning the caboose
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/7/2022  Upload Date: 4/8/2022 9:54:18 AM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  116   Comments: 1
RDG 2102 Caboose hop paused at Tamaqua depot
Title:  RDG 2102 Caboose hop paused at Tamaqua depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/7/2022  Upload Date: 4/8/2022 10:16:55 AM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  105   Comments: 1
RDG 2102 Caboose hop paused at Tamaqua depot
Title:  RDG 2102 Caboose hop paused at Tamaqua depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/7/2022  Upload Date: 4/8/2022 10:17:42 AM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  103   Comments: 1
RDG 2102 pondside at Hecla
Title:  RDG 2102 pondside at Hecla
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/7/2022  Upload Date: 4/8/2022 10:01:18 AM
Location:  Hecla, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  151   Comments: 1
RDG 2102 at Rausch's  on the return (reverse) move to Port Clinton
Title:  RDG 2102 at Rausch's on the return (reverse) move to Port Clinton
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/7/2022  Upload Date: 4/8/2022 10:24:41 AM
Location:  Rauschs, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  144   Comments: 2
RDG 2102 reflected in the platform at Tamaqua
Title:  RDG 2102 reflected in the platform at Tamaqua
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/7/2022  Upload Date: 4/8/2022 10:14:01 AM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Steam
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  126   Comments: 0
RDG 2102 at the River Road grade crossing in West Penn.
Title:  RDG 2102 at the River Road grade crossing in West Penn.
Description:  This is the return (reverse) move back to Port Clinton from Tamaqua
Photo Date:  4/7/2022  Upload Date: 4/8/2022 10:22:30 AM
Location:  West Penn, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  135   Comments: 1
RDG 2102 steam cleaning the caboose
Title:  RDG 2102 steam cleaning the caboose
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/7/2022  Upload Date: 4/8/2022 9:55:00 AM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  157   Comments: 1
RDG 2102 on the long straight at Zehners
Title:  RDG 2102 on the long straight at Zehners
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/7/2022  Upload Date: 4/8/2022 10:02:44 AM
Location:  Zehners, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
RDG 2102 Zehners 2nd approach shot
Title:  RDG 2102 Zehners 2nd approach shot
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/7/2022  Upload Date: 4/8/2022 10:03:10 AM
Location:  Zehners, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  91   Comments: 2
RDG 2102 at Zehners third approach shot
Title:  RDG 2102 at Zehners third approach shot
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/7/2022  Upload Date: 4/8/2022 10:03:30 AM
Location:  Zehners, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  95   Comments: 1
RDG 2102 at Zehners 4th approach shot
Title:  RDG 2102 at Zehners 4th approach shot
Description:  A line of chase cars paralleling the action on PA Route 343
Photo Date:  4/7/2022  Upload Date: 4/8/2022 10:04:04 AM
Location:  Zehners, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
RDG 2102 Fifth and final runby shot at Zehners
Title:  RDG 2102 Fifth and final runby shot at Zehners
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/7/2022  Upload Date: 4/8/2022 10:11:08 AM
Location:  Zehners, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
RDG 2102 westbound through Hecla
Title:  RDG 2102 westbound through Hecla
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/14/2023 7:55:29 AM
Location:  Hecla, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  61   Comments: 2
RDG 2102
Title:  RDG 2102
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/14/2023 7:56:11 AM
Location:  Hecla, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  53   Comments: 2
Hometown Hill
Title:  Hometown Hill
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/13/2023  Upload Date: 8/14/2023 7:54:25 AM
Location:  Hometown, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RDG 2102(4-8-4)
Views:  76   Comments: 2


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