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Viewing Album:  TADs Reading 92857 caboose restoration
 
By:Tim Darnell
Dates:4/30/2022 - 12/31/2009
Album Info:Former Reading class NMk caboose thxt spent many years on the New Hope & Ivyland before coming to SMS Rail Lines, and was torched by vandals in 2000. Luckily, SMS decided to fully restore the caboose, and use thicker gauge steel then when built. Thanks to Jeff, Al, and Jim & his crew for making this possible!
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RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  New Hope Steam Railway scheme.
Photo Date:  8/1/1983  Upload Date: 2/9/2009 8:14:17 PM
Location:  New Hope, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  403   Comments: 0
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  On a regular passenger run with #40, and the Reading coaches.
Photo Date:  4/1/1993  Upload Date: 1/31/2009 5:42:21 PM
Location:  New Hope, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  251   Comments: 0
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  Shown after fire, just after S-12 #116 arrived.
Photo Date:  11/29/2001  Upload Date: 1/31/2009 6:01:17 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
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Views:  782   Comments: 1
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  After the sides were removed, the frame is being straightened, welded & primed.
Photo Date:  8/5/2007  Upload Date: 1/31/2009 5:42:24 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  418   Comments: 0
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  Cupola pieces are placed, but didn't fit right.
Photo Date:  3/21/2008  Upload Date: 1/31/2009 5:42:23 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  367   Comments: 2
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  Side pieces installed.
Photo Date:  6/20/2008  Upload Date: 1/31/2009 5:42:25 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  226   Comments: 0
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  Sides & cupola in place.
Photo Date:  8/3/2008  Upload Date: 1/31/2009 5:42:20 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  201   Comments: 0
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  Left roof section in place.
Photo Date:  10/19/2008  Upload Date: 1/31/2009 5:42:21 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  200   Comments: 0
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  Crew working on the interior.
Photo Date:  11/22/2008  Upload Date: 1/31/2009 6:01:00 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  200   Comments: 0
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  View of the other side, coming along nicely!
Photo Date:  11/22/2008  Upload Date: 1/31/2009 5:42:23 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  227   Comments: 0
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  Diamond plate walkways on the roof.
Photo Date:  11/22/2008  Upload Date: 1/31/2009 5:42:22 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  196   Comments: 0
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  Window frames painted in preparation for window installation.
Photo Date:  1/31/2009  Upload Date: 1/31/2009 5:42:25 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  261   Comments: 1
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  Interior view, mostly weather tight. Walls are painted & electrical getting installed. Insullation for walls & floor will be next!
Photo Date:  2/16/2009  Upload Date: 2/16/2009 7:46:09 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  174   Comments: 0
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  Interior view, mostly weather tight. Walls are painted & electrical getting installed. Insullation for walls & floor will be next!
Photo Date:  2/16/2009  Upload Date: 2/16/2009 7:45:47 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  345   Comments: 0
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  The stack, the ends, and a few other minor changes. Will be ready for paint this year!
Photo Date:  6/30/2009  Upload Date: 7/2/2009 10:25:17 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  194   Comments: 0
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  The stack is back! And getting ready to install the cupola windows again.
Photo Date:  6/30/2009  Upload Date: 7/2/2009 10:24:55 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  193   Comments: 1
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  Partitions are ready, complete with SMS logo!
Photo Date:  10/6/2009  Upload Date: 10/6/2009 7:17:05 PM
Location:  Morrisville, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories:  RollingStock
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Views:  189   Comments: 0
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  Got red paint!
Photo Date:  9/23/2017  Upload Date: 9/24/2017 9:21:40 AM
Location:  Bridgeport, NJ
Author:  Tim Darnell
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Views:  186   Comments: 2
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  Red paint looks great!
Photo Date:  9/23/2017  Upload Date: 9/24/2017 9:21:44 AM
Location:  Bridgeport, NJ
Author:  Tim Darnell
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Views:  160   Comments: 0
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  Cupola seating & woodwork detail.
Photo Date:  5/8/2021  Upload Date: 5/8/2021 11:52:50 PM
Location:  Bridgeport, NJ
Author:  Tim Darnell
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Views:  85   Comments: 1
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  Beautiful restoration inside!
Photo Date:  5/8/2021  Upload Date: 5/8/2021 11:52:54 PM
Location:  Bridgeport, NJ
Author:  Tim Darnell
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Views:  79   Comments: 1
RDG 92857
Title:  RDG 92857
Description:  Different angle, from steps to break room.
Photo Date:  5/8/2021  Upload Date: 5/8/2021 11:52:58 PM
Location:  Bridgeport, NJ
Author:  Tim Darnell
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Views:  110   Comments: 2
RDG 92857 and its trucks
Title:  RDG 92857 and its trucks
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/30/2022  Upload Date: 4/30/2022 10:43:52 PM
Location:  Bridgeport, NJ
Author:  Tim Darnell
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Views:  49   Comments: 1
RDG 92857 off the ground!
Title:  RDG 92857 off the ground!
Description:  While rebuilt trucks get ready to be placed back under
Photo Date:  4/30/2022  Upload Date: 4/30/2022 10:43:39 PM
Location:  Bridgeport, NJ
Author:  Tim Darnell
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Views:  58   Comments: 1
RDG 92857 in the air!
Title:  RDG 92857 in the air!
Description:  And the cab for steam engine #9, which is getting woodwork for inside.
Photo Date:  4/30/2022  Upload Date: 4/30/2022 10:43:43 PM
Location:  Bridgeport, NJ
Author:  Tim Darnell
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Views:  56   Comments: 1
RDG 92857 trucks
Title:  RDG 92857 trucks
Description:  Rebuilt roller bearing Taylor trucks
Photo Date:  4/30/2022  Upload Date: 4/30/2022 10:43:47 PM
Location:  Bridgeport, NJ
Author:  Tim Darnell
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Views:  57   Comments: 1

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