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Owner: Reading Blue Mountain & Northern
Model:EMD SD40-2Built As:UP 3440 (SD40-2)
Serial Number:776088-31Order No:776088
Frame Number:776088-31Built:4/1978
Notes:Ex UP 3440
Other locos with this serial:  UP 3440(SD40-2) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
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Grinding to a halt at old Penn Haven
Title:  Grinding to a halt at old Penn Haven
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/13/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 9:39:10 PM
Location:  Old Penn Haven, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  RBMN 3056(SD40-2) RBMN 425(4-6-2)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
The SD40-2 and the 425 are rocketing up the gorge
Title:  The SD40-2 and the 425 are rocketing up the gorge
Description:  The sound was so intense, I had to move to the rear of the 2nd coach...
Photo Date:  9/13/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 9:48:25 PM
Location:  Hickory Run, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  113   Comments: 0
Coming into the Mountaintop Yard area
Title:  Coming into the Mountaintop Yard area
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/13/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 9:49:28 PM
Location:  Mountain Top, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 425(4-6-2) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
RBMN 3058 & 3056
Title:  RBMN 3058 & 3056
Description:  RBMN SBPI passes through the NS Taylor Yard with a pair of SD40-2's for power.
Photo Date:  6/5/2016  Upload Date: 6/9/2016 9:35:29 PM
Location:  Taylor, PA
Author:  David Balko
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3058(SD40-2) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  134   Comments: 2
RBMN 3056
Title:  RBMN 3056
Description:  Reading & Norther SBPI passes through the industrail park in Taylor on it's way back to the yard.
Photo Date:  9/28/2016  Upload Date: 10/9/2016 8:10:55 PM
Location:  Taylor, PA
Author:  David Balko
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  107   Comments: 2
RBMN 5017 & 3056
Title:  RBMN 5017 & 3056
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/1/2016  Upload Date: 4/15/2017 8:12:36 PM
Location:  Pittston, PA
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 5017(SD50) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  130   Comments: 0
Power for the next outbound train pulls down to the office
Title:  Power for the next outbound train pulls down to the office
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/1/2016  Upload Date: 4/15/2017 8:12:53 PM
Location:  Pittston, PA
Author:  Jon Hall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 5017(SD50) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
NS 9570
Title:  NS 9570
Description:  NS 9570 leads a train out of the Allentown Yard
Photo Date:  11/12/2016  Upload Date: 12/6/2016 8:45:26 PM
Location:  Allentown, PA
Author:  David Balko
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NS 9570(C44-9W) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  217   Comments: 3
Tamaqua Yard
Title:  Tamaqua Yard
Description:  Current power assigned to Tamaqua Yard.
Photo Date:  5/5/2018  Upload Date: 4/15/2023 9:05:59 PM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  29   Comments: 0
Tamaqua Yard
Title:  Tamaqua Yard
Description:  Current power assigned to Tamaqua Yard.
Photo Date:  5/5/2018  Upload Date: 4/15/2023 9:06:06 PM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  33   Comments: 0
Tamaqua Yard
Title:  Tamaqua Yard
Description:  Current power assigned to Tamaqua Yard.
Photo Date:  5/5/2018  Upload Date: 4/15/2023 9:06:10 PM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 2000(SD38) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  42   Comments: 0
A weekend at Port Clinton R&N
Title:  A weekend at Port Clinton R&N
Description:  SD38 2004, SD40-2 3056, GP39RN 2530, GP39RN 2531
Photo Date:  8/5/2018  Upload Date: 11/23/2021 6:48:40 AM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  tommy reider
Categories:  Station
Locomotives:  RBMN 2004(SD38) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  116   Comments: 1
RBMN 3053
Title:  RBMN 3053
Description:  SBPI
Photo Date:  5/3/2019  Upload Date: 5/7/2019 6:01:26 PM
Location:  Old Forge, PA
Author:  Bill Christian
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 3053(SD40-2) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  194   Comments: 2
Making a Drop
Title:  Making a Drop
Description:  Reading & Northern NRRB drops 3056 in the yard at Tuckerton to be used on NRFF
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 6/22/2020 6:32:34 PM
Location:  Tuckerton, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3056(SD40-2) RBMN 1546(SW1500) RBMN 2531(GP30)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
Putting the Fast in "Fast Freight"
Title:  Putting the Fast in "Fast Freight"
Description:  RBMN NRFF, the North Reading Fast Freight, makes all of track speed through Leesport with 4 SD40-2s and a huge train
Photo Date:  5/15/2020  Upload Date: 6/22/2020 6:33:14 PM
Location:  Leesport, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3058(SD40-2) RBMN 3055(SD40-2) RBMN 3050(SD40-2) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
Into the Gorge
Title:  Into the Gorge
Description:  RBMN NRFF rolls across the newly built bridge over the Lehigh River
Photo Date:  5/16/2020  Upload Date: 6/22/2020 6:38:31 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3058(SD40-2) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  115   Comments: 0
Snoot Nose Duo
Title:  Snoot Nose Duo
Description:  Two snoot-nosed SD40-2s lead NRFF over the newly constructed bridge over the Lehigh River
Photo Date:  5/16/2020  Upload Date: 6/22/2020 6:40:02 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3058(SD40-2) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
NRFF
Title:  NRFF
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/17/2020  Upload Date: 11/23/2021 3:18:26 PM
Location:  Leesport, PA
Author:  tommy reider
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 3058(SD40-2) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
RBMN 3056
Title:  RBMN 3056
Description:  Middle Yard
Photo Date:  5/30/2020  Upload Date: 5/30/2020 9:59:59 PM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
RBMN 3056
Title:  RBMN 3056
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/3/2020  Upload Date: 7/3/2020 6:53:21 PM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
RBMN 2012 and two other helpers pass the ex-Reading Company passenger depot in Tamaqua
Title:  RBMN 2012 and two other helpers pass the ex-Reading Company passenger depot in Tamaqua
Description:  The diesels will haul 2102 back to Port Clinton
Photo Date:  4/26/2022  Upload Date: 4/27/2022 9:02:51 PM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 2012(GP38-2) RBMN 2531(GP30) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  197   Comments: 1
NRFF slow approach
Title:  NRFF slow approach
Description:  The North Reading Fast Freight slows down by Phoenix Street coming through town taken from the top hill of the cemetery. @
Photo Date:  5/13/2022  Upload Date: 5/16/2022 12:20:35 PM
Location:  Pittston, PA
Author:  Alex Piechowski
Categories:  Scenic,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 5017(SD50) RBMN 3052(SD40-2) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  73   Comments: 0
RBMN 3056
Title:  RBMN 3056
Description:  Going away shot of the NRFF by the tower.
Photo Date:  5/13/2022  Upload Date: 5/16/2022 12:12:44 PM
Location:  Penobscot, PA
Author:  Alex Piechowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
Under the Pennsy
Title:  Under the Pennsy
Description:  RBMN NRFF passes under the former PRR Schuylkill Branch with 5 engines in tow
Photo Date:  7/17/2022  Upload Date: 8/5/2022 9:14:30 AM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 5018(SD50) RBMN 5017(SD50) RBMN 3056(SD40-2) RBMN 3055(SD40-2) RBMN 800(SW8)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
Fast Freight in the Field
Title:  Fast Freight in the Field
Description:  Reading & Northern NRFF rolls through Millers Crossing with a 5 unit consist
Photo Date:  7/17/2022  Upload Date: 8/5/2022 9:15:15 AM
Location:  Molino, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 5018(SD50) RBMN 5017(SD50) RBMN 3056(SD40-2) RBMN 3055(SD40-2) RBMN 800(SW8)
Views:  73   Comments: 0
Up the C&S
Title:  Up the C&S
Description:  RBMN NRFF starts up the C&S Branch on the way to Pittston
Photo Date:  7/17/2022  Upload Date: 8/5/2022 9:17:21 AM
Location:  Haucks, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 5018(SD50) RBMN 5017(SD50) RBMN 3056(SD40-2) RBMN 3055(SD40-2)
Views:  77   Comments: 0
Late Running
Title:  Late Running
Description:  Due to the steam freight, Reading & Northern NRFF was pushed back several hours, allowing for nose-lit shots on the Reading Division
Photo Date:  8/19/2022  Upload Date: 8/24/2022 10:33:41 AM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3056(SD40-2) RBMN 3059(SD40-2) RBMN 5017(SD50) RBMN 5049(SD50) RBMN 2017(GP38-2) RBMN 2011(GP38-2) RBMN 5022(SD50)
Views:  235   Comments: 0
Seven Standard Cab Surprise!
Title:  Seven Standard Cab Surprise!
Description:  Reading & Northern NRFF has seven units in their consist as they pass through Millers Crossing
Photo Date:  8/19/2022  Upload Date: 8/24/2022 10:34:28 AM
Location:  Molino, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3056(SD40-2) RBMN 3059(SD40-2) RBMN 5017(SD50) RBMN 5049(SD50) RBMN 2017(GP38-2) RBMN 2011(GP38-2) RBMN 5022(SD50)
Views:  171   Comments: 0
Breaking the Silence
Title:  Breaking the Silence
Description:  The RS5T on RBMN 3056 breaks the silence in the small town of New Ringgold as a massive NRFF heads north to Pittston
Photo Date:  8/19/2022  Upload Date: 8/24/2022 10:35:26 AM
Location:  New Ringgold, PA
Author:  Jacob Rink
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3056(SD40-2) RBMN 3059(SD40-2) RBMN 5017(SD50) RBMN 5049(SD50) RBMN 2017(GP38-2) RBMN 2011(GP38-2) RBMN 5022(SD50)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
RBMN 3056
Title:  RBMN 3056
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2022  Upload Date: 10/10/2022 11:04:21 PM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  34   Comments: 1
RBMN 3056
Title:  RBMN 3056
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/8/2022  Upload Date: 10/10/2022 11:04:24 PM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3056(SD40-2) RBMN 3050(SD40-2)
Views:  81   Comments: 1
R&N 3052
Title:  R&N 3052
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2023  Upload Date: 9/3/2023 12:53:15 PM
Location:  Tamaqua, PA
Author:  Mark McCabe
Categories:  Roster,Model,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 3056(SD40-2) RBMN 3052(SD40-2)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
RBMN 5020 on NRFF
Title:  RBMN 5020 on NRFF
Description:  Recent repaint.
Photo Date:  10/12/2023  Upload Date: 10/14/2023 6:27:58 PM
Location:  Pittston, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 5020(SD50) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  188   Comments: 1
RBMN 1983
Title:  RBMN 1983
Description:  The NRFF waits at CP Pulpit behind RBMN 1983, the new 40th anniversary heritage unit.
Photo Date:  10/15/2023  Upload Date: 10/18/2023 12:17:11 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Nicholas Dixon
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 1983(SD40-2) RBMN 3056(SD40-2) RBMN 5020(SD50)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
RBMN 1983
Title:  RBMN 1983
Description:  NRFF makes it's getaway, headed up to Pittston with about 55 cars.
Photo Date:  10/15/2023  Upload Date: 10/18/2023 12:17:52 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Nicholas Dixon
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 1983(SD40-2) RBMN 3056(SD40-2) RBMN 5020(SD50)
Views:  67   Comments: 0
RBMN 1983
Title:  RBMN 1983
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/15/2023  Upload Date: 10/18/2023 12:18:07 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Nicholas Dixon
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 1983(SD40-2) RBMN 3056(SD40-2) RBMN 5020(SD50)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
RBMN 1983
Title:  RBMN 1983
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/27/2023  Upload Date: 10/27/2023 10:55:21 PM
Location:  Tuckerton, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 1983(SD40-2) RBMN 3056(SD40-2) RBMN 3054(SD40-2)
Views:  83   Comments: 0
RBMN 1983
Title:  RBMN 1983
Description:  40th Anniversary SD40-2 #1983 was built for Burlington Northern in 1979 as #7178 then sold to Helm Leasing in 1999, keeping the same R/N. Sold to Norfolk Southern in 2013, renumbered 3544, refurbished and repainted at Juniata. Purchased by RBMN in 2020 and placed in storage until 2022 when it was renumbered 3062 and put into service but not repainted. In 2023 the "Blue Mountain Blue" scheme with yellow trim was applied at the West Cressona paint shop. This was the first hood unit scheme for predecessor Blue Mountain and Reading as worn by CF7s starting in 1984
Photo Date:  10/27/2023  Upload Date: 10/27/2023 10:55:03 PM
Location:  Kernsville, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 1983(SD40-2) RBMN 3056(SD40-2) RBMN 3054(SD40-2)
Views:  112   Comments: 1
RBMN 1983
Title:  RBMN 1983
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/27/2023  Upload Date: 10/27/2023 10:55:10 PM
Location:  Kernsville, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 1983(SD40-2) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  51   Comments: 1
RBMN 1983
Title:  RBMN 1983
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/27/2023  Upload Date: 10/27/2023 10:55:01 PM
Location:  Kernsville, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 1983(SD40-2) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  62   Comments: 0
RN NRFF
Title:  RN NRFF
Description:  RN NRFF comes by Port Clinton right on time as it starts its climb to Pittston. RN 1983 Heritage in consist.
Photo Date:  11/17/2023  Upload Date: 11/19/2023 11:08:11 AM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Mark McCabe
Categories:  Roster,Model,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  32   Comments: 0
Engine terminal
Title:  Engine terminal
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/19/2024  Upload Date: 4/24/2024 9:13:18 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 3056(SD40-2) RBMN 2532(GP30u) RBMN 5014(SD50)
Views:  59   Comments: 0
RBMN 5014
Title:  RBMN 5014
Description:  More parked power at Port Clinton.
Photo Date:  4/20/2024  Upload Date: 4/23/2024 4:06:19 PM
Location:  Port Clinton, PA
Author:  Nicholas Dixon
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 5014(SD50) RBMN 2532(GP30u) RBMN 3056(SD40-2)
Views:  70   Comments: 0

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