?? RDG 4-6-2 #108 - a Mystery

Name	Type	Comments	Date

Kevin Olson	General	This is in fact a Reading G1sa. I believe it was the only one streamlined like this.	12/11/2013 2:21:38 PM

Kevin Olson	General	This is in fact a Reading G1sa. I believe it was the only one streamlined like this.	12/11/2013 2:23:16 PM

Eric Reinert	General	This is the only Pacific they streamlined for use on "The Crusader" in 1934. Very English looking to me with the headlight recessed in the smokebox.	12/11/2013 5:11:38 PM

Alan Fricker	General	I think I can help with the diesel on this one. The B&O had some very early EMD EA and EB units, built in 1938. They were rated at 1800hp, and the B&O had 6 As and 6 Bs. The photo on page EMD-118 of the Second Diesel Spotter's Guide shows a unit in this scheme. They were numbered in the 51-56 series. Hope this helps.	12/11/2013 8:02:13 PM

?? RDG 4-6-2 #108 - a Mystery
Although labeled on the back as RDG #108, this locomotive doesn't totally match its sisters in a number of ways, most notably the streamlining and headlight type and placement. The number board in front does look like a class G1-sa Reading and although the tender marking is unreadable, it does seem to match the height and length of others in the class. A Baltimore & Ohio unit sits behind this loco but it doesn't match any in their livery. Date is approximate. H.M. Kniffen photo. Can anyone help with this loco's true identity?
Date: 6/1/1940	Location: Unknown, PA	Views: 214	Collection Of: Gary Everhart
			Author: Gary Everhart

Picture Categories: Roster,Steam,Action		This picture is part of album: RDG 4-6-2 Pacifics & A Mystery

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