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Owner: Nickel Plate
Model:Lima 2-8-4Built As:NKP 765 (2-8-4)
Serial Number:8673Order No:1184
Frame Number:25X34 cylinders, 69" driversBuilt:8/1944
Notes:S-2, In Service, FWRHS
Other locos with this serial:  NKP 765(2-8-4) CO 2765(2-8-4)
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Thundering into White Haven at 11:05 a.m.
Title:  Thundering into White Haven at 11:05 a.m.
Description:  After meeting the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway's "Bike Train" at Hickory Run
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 8:59:40 PM
Location:  White Haven, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
Hammering up the Penobscot Mountain grade at 11:14 a.m.
Title:  Hammering up the Penobscot Mountain grade at 11:14 a.m.
Description:  Nearing Bruzgulis Lane crossing with the mighty NKP whistle screaming
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:03:25 PM
Location:  White Haven, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
Nearing the summit along Crestview Siding at 11:30 a.m.
Title:  Nearing the summit along Crestview Siding at 11:30 a.m.
Description:  18 cars trailing...
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:06:36 PM
Location:  Glen Summit, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  273   Comments: 0
Downgrade  on the 1.3% at Laurel Run at 11:46 a.m.
Title:  Downgrade on the 1.3% at Laurel Run at 11:46 a.m.
Description:  Note the extended coal compartment in the tender...
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:09:36 PM
Location:  Laurel Run, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  406   Comments: 0
765 enters Pittston Yard at 12:25 p.m.
Title:  765 enters Pittston Yard at 12:25 p.m.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:12:04 PM
Location:  Pittston Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
Get a load of that new coal bunker in the tender...
Title:  Get a load of that new coal bunker in the tender...
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/26/2015 10:33:35 PM
Location:  Pittston Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  219   Comments: 0
765 wyeing its train at 12:53 p.m. along N. Main St.
Title:  765 wyeing its train at 12:53 p.m. along N. Main St.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:15:29 PM
Location:  Pittston Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  189   Comments: 0
765 ready to back up after loading boxed lunches at 1:17 p.m.
Title:  765 ready to back up after loading boxed lunches at 1:17 p.m.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:17:40 PM
Location:  Pittston Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  161   Comments: 0
Shoving backwards to complete the wyeing move at 1:18 p.m.
Title:  Shoving backwards to complete the wyeing move at 1:18 p.m.
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:18:52 PM
Location:  Pittston Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  122   Comments: 0
Thundering up the grade along Railroad Street at 1:35 p.m.
Title:  Thundering up the grade along Railroad Street at 1:35 p.m.
Description:  The sound was incredible!
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:20:13 PM
Location:  Pittston, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  163   Comments: 0
Nearing Glen Summit crossing after a brief maintenance stop at Penobscot
Title:  Nearing Glen Summit crossing after a brief maintenance stop at Penobscot
Description:  2:48 p.m.
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:21:41 PM
Location:  Glen Summit, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  143   Comments: 0
A final shot at Bruzgulis Lane crossing at 3:02 p.m.
Title:  A final shot at Bruzgulis Lane crossing at 3:02 p.m.
Description:  Downgrade just outside of White Haven along Tunnel Road...
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/23/2015 9:26:33 PM
Location:  White Haven, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
NKP 765 though Parryville with a nice plume for the gathered foamers
Title:  NKP 765 though Parryville with a nice plume for the gathered foamers
Description:  (myself included)
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/24/2015 9:03:42 PM
Location:  Parryville, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  220   Comments: 1
NKP 765 through Weissport at mile post 114
Title:  NKP 765 through Weissport at mile post 114
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/24/2015 9:04:56 PM
Location:  Weissport, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  283   Comments: 0
NKP 765 into White Haven
Title:  NKP 765 into White Haven
Description:  From Weissport, I took the northeast extension of the PA Turnpike up to White Haven to continue the chase. The 20 miles downstream of here are Lehigh Gorge State Park, and there's no road access between Glen Onoko and Tannery.
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/24/2015 9:12:21 PM
Location:  White Haven, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  271   Comments: 2
NKP 765 on ex-Lehigh Valley trackage where it crosses over the former CNJ roadbed
Title:  NKP 765 on ex-Lehigh Valley trackage where it crosses over the former CNJ roadbed
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/23/2015  Upload Date: 8/24/2015 9:13:03 PM
Location:  White Haven, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  270   Comments: 2
Coal For Food
Title:  Coal For Food
Description:  NKP 765 gets her tender loaded as dozens of railfans look on
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/6/2015 8:27:32 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  263   Comments: 0
Steaming Back
Title:  Steaming Back
Description:  NKP 765 shoves back to head to the roundhouse for the opening ceremony
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/6/2015 8:27:53 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  150   Comments: 0
Fort Wayne's Finest
Title:  Fort Wayne's Finest
Description:  Nickel Plate Road 765 at Steamtown National Hsitoric site
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/6/2015 8:28:16 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  191   Comments: 0
Do You Hear That?
Title:  Do You Hear That?
Description:  While waiting for a friend in the parking garage, the unmistakable sound of a steam engine was heard, and is seen here from below.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/6/2015 8:29:07 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
Under The Signal Bridge
Title:  Under The Signal Bridge
Description:  Running behind schedule, The 'Phoebe Snow' storms through Elmhurst with the mighty NKP 765 up front.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/6/2015 8:29:41 PM
Location:  Elmhurst, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  208   Comments: 1
Lima Power Meets Alco Power
Title:  Lima Power Meets Alco Power
Description:  NKP 765 with the 'Phoebe Snow' pass the last Alco C636 in the world
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/6/2015 8:30:52 PM
Location:  Tobyhanna, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) DL 3642(C636)
Views:  355   Comments: 2
Arriving Back At Steamtown
Title:  Arriving Back At Steamtown
Description:  Coming into Scranton behind schedule, The Phoebe Snow with NKP 765 slows down as it approaches its destination.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/6/2015 10:46:58 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  229   Comments: 1
Steam in Scranton
Title:  Steam in Scranton
Description:  Its been a few years, but its nice to see an operating steam engine at Steamtown again, as NKP 765 pulls into the park.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/6/2015 10:51:47 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 9:01:43 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  119   Comments: 1
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description:  See Steamtown 765 Trip album for more shots
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 7:57:41 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  124   Comments: 1
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 9:01:45 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  102   Comments: 1
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 9:01:47 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  122   Comments: 0
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 9:01:49 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  96   Comments: 1
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description:  PA RT. 435 bridge
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 9:01:52 AM
Location:  Roaring Brook, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  104   Comments: 1
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 9:01:56 AM
Location:  Tobyhanna, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) DL 3642(C636)
Views:  102   Comments: 1
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description:  Slateford Rd.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 9:01:59 AM
Location:  Delaware Water Gap, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  142   Comments: 1
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 9:02:01 AM
Location:  Slateford, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  112   Comments: 1
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description:  DL&W NJ Cutoff underpass
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 9:02:03 AM
Location:  Slateford, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  114   Comments: 1
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 9:02:06 AM
Location:  Slateford, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  90   Comments: 1
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description:  PA RT. 191 bridge
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 9:02:09 AM
Location:  Cresco, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  123   Comments: 1
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 9:02:11 AM
Location:  Tobyhanna, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  100   Comments: 1
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 9:01:32 AM
Location:  Moscow, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  116   Comments: 1
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 9:01:35 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  103   Comments: 0
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 9:01:37 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 9:01:40 AM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  87   Comments: 0
On the turntable
Title:  On the turntable
Description:  Nickel Plate Road steam engine #765 sits on the turntable as part of the opening ceremony and before its trip to the water gap.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 4/10/2016 10:26:00 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  95   Comments: 1
On the turntable
Title:  On the turntable
Description:  The star of the show today is the steam engine.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 4/10/2016 10:26:19 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  73   Comments: 0
Coming off the turntable
Title:  Coming off the turntable
Description:  The moment everyone has waited for as the steam engine backs off the turntable.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 4/10/2016 10:39:11 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
Nickel Plate Road 765
Title:  Nickel Plate Road 765
Description:  Off the turntable, passing its sister engine and making its way through the yard,
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 4/10/2016 10:39:16 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  73   Comments: 0
The Berkshires
Title:  The Berkshires
Description:  Off the turntable, passing its sister engine and making its way through the yard,
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 4/10/2016 10:39:19 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NKP 759(2-8-4)
Views:  225   Comments: 1
Phoebe Snow
Title:  Phoebe Snow
Description:  A trip from Scranton to the Delaware Water Gap re-creates the famous "Phoebe Snow" train.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 4/10/2016 10:39:38 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  78   Comments: 1
Phoebe Snow
Title:  Phoebe Snow
Description:  A trip from Scranton to the Delaware Water Gap re-creates the famous "Phoebe Snow" train.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 4/10/2016 10:39:43 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  259   Comments: 1
Phoebe Snow
Title:  Phoebe Snow
Description:  A trip from Scranton to the Delaware Water Gap re-creates the famous "Phoebe Snow" train.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 4/10/2016 10:39:48 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  72   Comments: 1
Phoebe Snow
Title:  Phoebe Snow
Description:  A trip from Scranton to the Delaware Water Gap and back re-creates the famous "Phoebe Snow" train.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 4/16/2016 11:50:30 PM
Location:  Gouldsboro, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  92   Comments: 1


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