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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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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:  128   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:  105   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:  120   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:  105   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:  111   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:  89   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:  99   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:  77   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:  152   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:  81   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:  235   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:  84   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:  265   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:  77   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:  97   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 11:50:36 PM
Location:  Gouldsboro, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  85   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 11:50:41 PM
Location:  Gouldsboro, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  103   Comments: 1
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description:  Standing at attention during opening ceremonies, the big Berkshire would soon be backing down to reconnect with the aux tender and tool car before heading off on its big excursion to the Delaware Water Gap.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 9:20:08 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  179   Comments: 0
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description:  Running behind schedule due to greased rails in the Nay Aug Tunnel, NKP 765 charges past the restored freight house at the usual terminus for Steamtown's excursions.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/13/2015 9:32:24 PM
Location:  Moscow, PA
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description:  Entering town at a slightly slower pace, the big Berkshire passes the old Lackawanna tower that once controlled the multiple track right of way that existed at this location.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/25/2015 1:07:05 AM
Location:  East Stroudsburg, PA
Author:  Paul Kop}owski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  171   Comments: 1
765
Title:  765
Description:  Elmurst Reservoir
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 7:50:45 PM
Location:  Elmhurst, PA
Author:  Connor Frasier
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
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 7:51:35 PM
Location:  East Stroudsburg, PA
Author:  Connor Frasier
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
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 7:53:49 PM
Location:  Portland, PA
Author:  Connor Frasier
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  135   Comments: 1
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 7:54:46 PM
Location:  East Stroudsburg, PA
Author:  Connor Frasier
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  111   Comments: 1
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/7/2015 10:02:50 PM
Location:  Cresco, PA
Author:  Connor Frasier
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
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 10:07:32 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Connor Frasier
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description:  NKP 2-8-4 #765 with the "Pheobe Snow" ecursion on the DL eastbound at Tobyhanna, Pa. DL Alcos are on the run-around track at Keystone Propane.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 5/22/2018 12:32:21 PM
Location:  Tobyhanna, PA
Author:  Mike Bischak
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  94   Comments: 1
NKP 765 heads towards Slateford, PA on a Labor Day excursion
Title:  NKP 765 heads towards Slateford, PA on a Labor Day excursion
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 10/2/2015 6:55:23 PM
Location:  Delaware Water Gap, PA
Author:  Thom Horvath
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  108   Comments: 0
Nickel Plate #765 after a hard days work.
Title:  Nickel Plate #765 after a hard days work.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/14/2015 6:32:51 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Brian James
Categories: 
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  1371   Comments: 7
NKP 765
Title:  NKP 765
Description:  NKP 2-8-4 #765 with the "Pheobe Snow" excursion on the DL eastbound at Elmhurst, Pa.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 5/22/2018 12:30:43 PM
Location:  Elmhurst, PA
Author:  Mike Bischak
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  104   Comments: 1
Starting up the 1.6% at 10:46 a.m.
Title:  Starting up the 1.6% at 10:46 a.m.
Description:  About to pass the Jacobson Hat Co.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:22:36 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  116   Comments: 1
Passing under the classic Lackawanna signal bridge
Title:  Passing under the classic Lackawanna signal bridge
Description:  11:34 a.m. at the Moscow freight station
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:25:07 PM
Location:  Moscow, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Station,Steam,Signal,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  127   Comments: 1
The 765 rolls down the grade toward Tobyhanna at 12:13 p.m.
Title:  The 765 rolls down the grade toward Tobyhanna at 12:13 p.m.
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:28:19 PM
Location:  Tobyhanna, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  109   Comments: 1
Passing the idling Alcos without stopping
Title:  Passing the idling Alcos without stopping
Description:  Lima-Alco power at its best...
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:29:00 PM
Location:  Tobyhanna, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) DL 3642(C636)
Views:  156   Comments: 1
The Phoebe Snow Special rolls under the Lackawanna signal bridge along William Street
Title:  The Phoebe Snow Special rolls under the Lackawanna signal bridge along William Street
Description:  1:12 p.m., with the local populace out in force...
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:33:18 PM
Location:  East Stroudsburg, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  151   Comments: 1
765 pulls the Phoebe Snow Special through the beautiful Delaware Water Gap
Title:  765 pulls the Phoebe Snow Special through the beautiful Delaware Water Gap
Description:  2:09 p.m., after discharging the passengers
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:36:52 PM
Location:  Delaware Water Gap, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  182   Comments: 1
765 with its cistern and tool car heading to the Portland wye
Title:  765 with its cistern and tool car heading to the Portland wye
Description:  2:40 p.m.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:41:03 PM
Location:  Portland, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  143   Comments: 0
Heading back to pick up passengers after wyeing
Title:  Heading back to pick up passengers after wyeing
Description:  3:44 p.m.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:44:28 PM
Location:  Slateford Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
Chuffing along PA Route 611
Title:  Chuffing along PA Route 611
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:45:25 PM
Location:  Slateford Junction, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  129   Comments: 1
About to cross Analomink Street at 4:22 p.m.
Title:  About to cross Analomink Street at 4:22 p.m.
Description:  Accelerating up the grade toward Gravel Place, shaking the ground...
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:48:34 PM
Location:  East Stroudsburg, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  106   Comments: 0
Thundering past the Cresco station at 4:59 p.m.
Title:  Thundering past the Cresco station at 4:59 p.m.
Description:  The sound was incredible! Speed, about 15 mph...
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:50:08 PM
Location:  Cresco, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  281   Comments: 2
On the level track by the Tobyhanna tower and station
Title:  On the level track by the Tobyhanna tower and station
Description:  5:39 p.m.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:51:25 PM
Location:  Tobyhanna, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  139   Comments: 2
A final shot at the Jacobson Hat Co.
Title:  A final shot at the Jacobson Hat Co.
Description:  6:53 p.m.
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/5/2015 10:52:27 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Bob Kise
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  166   Comments: 4
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 10:40:16 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Stephen Bradley
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NKP 759(2-8-4)
Views:  473   Comments: 2
The NKP sisters, finally together!
Title:  The NKP sisters, finally together!
Description:  If only they were both under steam....
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 8:54:49 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 759(2-8-4) NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  430   Comments: 2
Just shooting in B&W brings back the old days....
Title:  Just shooting in B&W brings back the old days....
Description:  Seeing this shot in black & white makes you think of days gone by at the Lackawanna Rail Yards
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 8:56:32 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 759(2-8-4) NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  295   Comments: 2
765 pulls into the roundhouse
Title:  765 pulls into the roundhouse
Description:  About to take her spot on the turntable, our honorable visitor pulls her nose into the turntable yard
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 8:58:30 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  224   Comments: 0
The NS911 and NKP 765
Title:  The NS911 and NKP 765
Description:  What a combination of power... Yesterday & today
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 9:02:28 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 911(SD60E) CP 2279(GP20C-ECO)
Views:  430   Comments: 0
On the turntable
Title:  On the turntable
Description:  765 steams it up on the turntable at Steamtown, wowing the railfans of what is soon to come, the run of the Phoebe Snow!!!
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 9:17:32 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4) NS 911(SD60E) IC 790(2-8-0)
Views:  372   Comments: 0
From inside the Roundhouse
Title:  From inside the Roundhouse
Description:  A peek at 765 from inside her sister's stall in the roundhouse
Photo Date:  9/5/2015  Upload Date: 9/11/2015 9:18:39 PM
Location:  Scranton, PA
Author:  Jeff Wilson
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NKP 765(2-8-4)
Views:  217   Comments: 0


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