I was up in Tamaqua last week. Nice town. Does anyone know of another good spot for railfanning the Reading and Northern? I am guessing port clinton is off limits. thanks
Port Clinton isn't really off limits, just stay away from the ROW and you shouldn't have any problems. You could get shots from the parking lot of the north end of the yard. You won't be able to get pics of the engine terminal without a zoom lens, but you should be OK there.
There aren't many places on the RBMN where you can sit and wait for trains without chasing. However, it's rather easy to chase on much of the system, and there are plenty of crossings in most areas. Just remember to stay off railroad property and out of the way of the crews. Most of the people on the RBMN are very railfan friendly as long as you follow those guidelines.