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New motive power (steam and diesel) for 2016

The Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad (reporting mark RBMN) (a.k.a. Reading and Northern Railroad) is a regional railroad operating in eastern Pennsylvania. Website: http://www.rbmnrr.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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New motive power (steam and diesel) for 2016

 #1398825  by one87th
 
A review of the "roster" page on the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern's website shows some new motive power:
4-6-0 #225 (formerly Railtours, Steamtown, and CP #1098) and
GP39RN (rebuilt GP30's) #2534 and 2535 (ex LETX 2413 and 2435).

I have seen some photos posted online of the 225. She's getting the same blue paint treatment as the 425. I had photographed her at Port Clinton back in May of 2016 and she appeared pretty derelict. Surprised to see her all spruced up. Is this just a cosmetic restoration, or does the railroad intend to run her anytime soon?

I'm assuming the newly arrived GP39RN's are ex-ATSF as were the original R&N engines of that model. Can anyone confirm? Any update as to their status?
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