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Made famous as a name from the Monopoly board, the Reading Railroad (pronounced Red-ding) grew from a 94-mile coal hauling line into a 1,300 mile railroad system in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. For a time in the 19th Century, Reading was the largest corporation in the world. As the coal business declined and truck competition increased, Reading's revenues signficantly declined. Reading entered bankruptcy in 1971 and became a part of Conrail in 1976. Today, segments of the Reading are an important part of the Norfolk Southern and CSX freight networks.
Reading Railroad Online is designed to be a resource of information on the history, equipment and operations of the Reading Company. This site is a constant work in progress. Contributions of material from site visitors are welcomed. |
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August 2011
Past updates
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Notable firsts
- A brief history of the Reading Company.
Diesel Roster
- Photos, specs and dispositions of Reading locomotives.
Boxcars
Cabooses
Covered Hoppers
Flatcars
Gondolas
Hoppers
Non-Revenue
Miscellaneous
- Photos and information on Reading freight cars and non-revenue equipment.
System Maps
Stations
Interlocking Towers
Branches
- The lines operated by the Reading Company, including interactive maps of surviving station and tower locations.
 - Memorabilia relating to the Reading.
 - A collection of assorted Reading photographs.
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