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Owner: Reading Railroad
Model:Alco C630Built As:RDG 5308 (C630)
Serial Number:3487-02Order No:21288
Frame Number:Built:9/1967
Notes:RCT&HS Owned
Other locos with this serial:  RDG 5308(C630) CR 6761(C630)
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RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/16/2005  Upload Date: 10/13/2005 1:10:04 AM
Location:  Temple, PA
Author:  Bryan Eberly
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description:  The two big six axles the RCT&HS have preserved in Leesport PA
Photo Date:  7/16/2005  Upload Date: 2/25/2008 2:28:11 PM
Location:  Leesport, PA
Author:  Tim Weidner
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630) RDG 6300(U30C)
Views:  971   Comments: 1
RDG Alco C630 #5308 "Bee Line Service"
Title:  RDG Alco C630 #5308 "Bee Line Service"
Description:  Reading Company Technical & Historical Society
Photo Date:  7/30/2005  Upload Date: 7/30/2005 7:03:53 PM
Location:  Temple, PA
Author:  Kim Piersol
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  363   Comments: 0
RDG 5204
Title:  RDG 5204
Description:  RDG 5204 on an RCT&HS Ice cream special
Photo Date:  7/30/2005  Upload Date: 2/25/2008 11:04:11 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Tim Weidner
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5204(C424) RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  576   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description:  RDG 5308 and 5204 backing up to run around the train
Photo Date:  7/30/2005  Upload Date: 2/25/2008 11:10:26 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Tim Weidner
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630) RDG 5204(C424)
Views:  683   Comments: 0
RCT&HS excursion
Title:  RCT&HS excursion
Description:  Preparations are being made for the first excursion train of the day. I watched this one leave, rode the second and photographed the others.
Photo Date:  8/20/2005  Upload Date: 10/30/2006 2:41:43 PM
Location:  Temple, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  164   Comments: 0
RCT&HS excursion train
Title:  RCT&HS excursion train
Description:  A closer look at Reading C630 in Reading's "Bee Line" paint.
Photo Date:  8/20/2005  Upload Date: 10/30/2006 2:41:45 PM
Location:  Temple, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Station,Passenger
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
Fire 'em up
Title:  Fire 'em up
Description:  With a cloud of exhaust, both engines are started up to get ready for the first excursion.
Photo Date:  8/20/2005  Upload Date: 10/30/2006 2:41:48 PM
Location:  Temple, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description:  Amidst a thunderstorm, the RCT&H Society excursion train pulls into Leesport.
Photo Date:  8/20/2005  Upload Date: 10/30/2006 2:41:55 PM
Location:  Leesport, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description:  Both Alcos give off some smoke as the train departs Leesport Yard and pushes the train back to Temple.
Photo Date:  8/20/2005  Upload Date: 10/30/2006 2:41:56 PM
Location:  Leesport, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description:  The 5308 gives off a lot of smoke as the train rounds a curve as it comes into Leesport.
Photo Date:  8/20/2005  Upload Date: 10/30/2006 2:41:59 PM
Location:  Leesport, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  223   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description:  The 5308 gives off a lot of smoke as the train enters a curve as it leaves Leesport.
Photo Date:  8/20/2005  Upload Date: 10/30/2006 2:42:00 PM
Location:  Leesport, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
Smokin'
Title:  Smokin'
Description:  The 5308 gives off a lot of smoke as the train rounds a curve as it comes into Leesport at MP 67.
Photo Date:  8/20/2005  Upload Date: 10/30/2006 2:42:01 PM
Location:  Leesport, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
Preparing to leave
Title:  Preparing to leave
Description:  The evening train to Hamburg is under preparations to leave the Temple station.
Photo Date:  8/20/2005  Upload Date: 11/7/2006 1:05:43 PM
Location:  Temple, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  189   Comments: 0
Train to Hamburg
Title:  Train to Hamburg
Description:  The final train of the day was the evening train to Hamburg and back to Temple as seen passing through Leesport.
Photo Date:  8/20/2005  Upload Date: 11/7/2006 1:05:42 PM
Location:  Leesport, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  200   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/27/2005  Upload Date: 1/17/2006 8:28:33 PM
Location:  Reading, PA
Author:  Jeffrey Smith
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  279   Comments: 1
Smoking up
Title:  Smoking up
Description:  Reading Alco C630 5308 belches out a cloud of smoke while running through Leesport, PA.
Photo Date:  8/27/2005  Upload Date: 11/2/2007 8:24:38 PM
Location:  Leesport, PA
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  349   Comments: 0
Reading Alco trip
Title:  Reading Alco trip
Description:  The Reading Historical Society ran trips to Leesport, PA from Temple using the C630.
Photo Date:  8/27/2005  Upload Date: 11/2/2007 8:27:48 PM
Location:  Leesport, PA
Author:  Anthony Paci
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  343   Comments: 0
R&N SD50
Title:  R&N SD50
Description:  R&N SD50M #5033 rides the rear of the 11PM LGSR train at "Hetchel."
Photo Date:  9/10/2005  Upload Date: 9/11/2005 10:11:53 PM
Location:  Glen Onoko, PA
Author:  Jeff Knadler
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 5033(SD50) RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  585   Comments: 1
Southbound Trip
Title:  Southbound Trip
Description:  The LGSR 1PM train rolls Southbound on the R&N Single Track at Hetchel with the R&N #5033 on the point. I'm always hoping to catch a South/Eastbound train on the NS #2 track to frame it with the rocks. Unfortunately, I haven't had that opportunity
Photo Date:  9/10/2005  Upload Date: 9/11/2005 10:26:03 PM
Location:  Hetchel, PA
Author:  Jeff Knadler
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 5033(SD50) RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  554   Comments: 0
RDG #5308
Title:  RDG #5308
Description:  RDG #5308 gets up to speed approaching the "Hetchel Straight Line" with the famous "ALCo Exhaust" blowing high into the air.
Photo Date:  9/10/2005  Upload Date: 9/11/2005 10:09:48 PM
Location:  Glen Onoko, PA
Author:  Jeff Knadler
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RBMN 5033(SD50) RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  652   Comments: 0
RDG #5308
Title:  RDG #5308
Description:  Former Reading Company ALCO C630 #5308 prepares for the days festivities at the Jim Thorpe Station.
Photo Date:  9/10/2005  Upload Date: 9/11/2005 10:03:53 PM
Location:  Jim Thorpe, PA
Author:  Jeff Knadler
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630) RBMN 5033(SD50)
Views:  684   Comments: 0
RDG on the LV
Title:  RDG on the LV
Description:  RDG on the LV just South of Tannery, PA. (LGSR Bridgeport Special)
Photo Date:  9/11/2005  Upload Date: 9/13/2005 10:43:05 PM
Location:  Tannery, PA
Author:  Jeff Knadler
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  2486   Comments: 12
Reading 5308
Title:  Reading 5308
Description:  Reading Company 5308 sits in the old Blue Mountain & Reading Hamburg yard with other RCT&Hs rolling stock.
Photo Date:  3/5/2006  Upload Date: 2/9/2008 9:39:14 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  466   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description:  RDG 5308 Sitting in South Hamburg Yard
Photo Date:  11/5/2006  Upload Date: 2/25/2008 2:40:18 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Tim Weidner
Categories:  Night
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630) RDG 5204(C424)
Views:  474   Comments: 0
Reading Rainbow
Title:  Reading Rainbow
Description:  Wouldn't THIS be an awesome sight on the road? It could happen, but for now, the motors are somewhat "landlocked" as a major bridge to Temple & the RBMN is out of service.
Photo Date:  4/28/2007  Upload Date: 5/4/2007 10:32:52 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 6300(U30C) RDG 5513(GP30) RDG 5308(C630) RDG 5204(C424)
Views:  1425   Comments: 0
RDG 5308/5513
Title:  RDG 5308/5513
Description:  Awesome....
Photo Date:  4/28/2007  Upload Date: 5/4/2007 10:32:55 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630) RDG 5513(GP30)
Views:  418   Comments: 0
Reading Rainbow
Title:  Reading Rainbow
Description:  Just waiting for that bridge south of town to be repaired....the ALCos have spent time on DL in recent years.
Photo Date:  4/28/2007  Upload Date: 5/4/2007 10:32:56 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Kevin Andrusia
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5204(C424) RDG 5308(C630) RDG 5513(GP30) RDG 6300(U30C)
Views:  943   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 9/3/2007 5:56:18 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Kevin Painter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  328   Comments: 0
RDG 5513
Title:  RDG 5513
Description:  EX RDG 5513 At the new museum in Hamburg
Photo Date:  9/20/2007  Upload Date: 2/25/2008 11:14:40 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Tim Weidner
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5513(GP30) RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  396   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description:  This RDG Alco is used by RCT&HS to power excursions.
Photo Date:  1/5/2008  Upload Date: 1/12/2008 4:59:22 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  391   Comments: 0
Future Turntable
Title:  Future Turntable
Description:  The markings are in for the future turntable that will be part of the roundhouse area of the new Reading Museum in the future. The pieces are currently stored on flatcars at Temple down the line.
Photo Date:  1/5/2008  Upload Date: 4/2/2008 7:02:03 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 103(NW2) RDG 5308(C630) RDG 5204(C424) RCTH 3640(GP35)
Views:  1311   Comments: 0
New Geep for the Reading Museum
Title:  New Geep for the Reading Museum
Description:  The Reading Museum at Hamburg has just recently taken delivery of former Reading 621 donated by the East Penn Railway. The unit will be repainted into the livery similar to the switcher in front.
Photo Date:  3/27/2008  Upload Date: 3/31/2008 6:39:20 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 103(NW2) MPA 1506(GP7) RDG 621(GP7) RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  944   Comments: 1
A RDG Line-up
Title:  A RDG Line-up
Description:  A quinette of ex-RDG equipment sit together on the grounds of the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum.
Photo Date:  4/12/2008  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 6:10:59 AM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Adam Christman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 3640(GP35) RDG 5204(C424) RDG 5308(C630) MPA 1506(GP7) RDG 103(NW2)
Views:  1066   Comments: 0
RDG Techie Plate
Title:  RDG Techie Plate
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/12/2008  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 6:11:05 AM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Adam Christman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  281   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description:  The big ALCo rests in the afternoon sun.
Photo Date:  4/12/2008  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 6:11:08 AM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Adam Christman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  232   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/12/2008  Upload Date: 4/13/2008 9:37:55 AM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Kevin Pcinter
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  248   Comments: 1
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/22/2008  Upload Date: 7/28/2008 10:22:31 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Tim Weidner
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  343   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description:  "Bee Line" lettered C-630 is parked nose-to-nose with another Alco still in GB&W red.
Photo Date:  7/14/2008  Upload Date: 7/24/2008 3:39:00 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Neil Stutzman
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  202   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/27/2008  Upload Date: 7/28/2008 9:50:29 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Tim Weidner
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  263   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/13/2008  Upload Date: 9/14/2008 1:56:12 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Austin MacDougall
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
Wake Up Call
Title:  Wake Up Call
Description:  This was taken on 5308's wake up call for the 2009 season
Photo Date:  5/3/2009  Upload Date: 5/6/2009 11:55:11 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Tim Weidner
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  493   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description:  Excursion train waiting for next departure time.
Photo Date:  5/9/2009  Upload Date: 5/10/2009 7:21:24 AM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description:  6 car excursion train.
Photo Date:  5/9/2009  Upload Date: 5/10/2009 7:21:24 AM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  314   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description:  Loading passengers for the next run.
Photo Date:  5/9/2009  Upload Date: 5/10/2009 7:21:25 AM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  227   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description:  That Alco profile!
Photo Date:  5/9/2009  Upload Date: 5/10/2009 7:21:27 AM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  247   Comments: 0
RDG 5308
Title:  RDG 5308
Description:  Departing on the 1:15 excursion.
Photo Date:  5/9/2009  Upload Date: 5/10/2009 7:21:14 AM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  237   Comments: 0
Bee Line Festival Excursions
Title:  Bee Line Festival Excursions
Description:  Excursion passing the Hamburg Station.
Photo Date:  5/9/2009  Upload Date: 5/10/2009 1:03:49 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  513   Comments: 0
Bee Line Festival Excursions
Title:  Bee Line Festival Excursions
Description:  Excursion passing the Hamburg Station.
Photo Date:  5/9/2009  Upload Date: 5/10/2009 1:04:13 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  303   Comments: 0
Bee Line Festival Excursions
Title:  Bee Line Festival Excursions
Description:  Excursion passing the Hamburg Station.
Photo Date:  5/9/2009  Upload Date: 5/10/2009 1:04:43 PM
Location:  Hamburg, PA
Author:  Mike Thomas
Categories: 
Locomotives:  RDG 5308(C630)
Views:  372   Comments: 0


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