R&N 2102 Returns to Steam! First Test Run

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R&N 2102 Returns to Steam! First Test Run

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Reading T-1 2102 returns to steam! On April 6, 2022, 2102 performed its first test run at speed along the former Reading Railroad mainline between Reading and Port Clinton Pennsylvania. It's been a long time coming, after over 30 years of silence, the 4-8-4 has finally undergone a wonderful multi-year restoration by the Reading & Northern Railroad.

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@christopherplaugher 2 жыл бұрын

On a quiet Pennsylvanian day one can easily imagine being teleported back in time to when a series of engines once rambled the many fan trips they once carried that became known as the Reading T1.

@margaretthomson3279 2 жыл бұрын

We are looking forward to seeing her in person.

@FloridaRailfan 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you were able to see it, thanks for sharing.

@JamieMakin 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent footage! Thanks for sharing this historic run.

@_cyan2742 2 жыл бұрын

looks like the boys on the R&N got their rambler back

@WRProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and filming, etc.

@readingnorthernnorfolksout2336 2 жыл бұрын

It's great to see her steam again!

@leepenlack5548 2 жыл бұрын

good to see another steam engine back and running!

@1940limited 2 жыл бұрын

Once in a while I think it would be nice to restore 2124, too. It did get a very nice cosmetic restoration recently.

@wayneantoniazzi2706 2 жыл бұрын

Man, you were "Johnny-on-the-spot!" Thanks for posting! Great video, VERY atmospheric! I think 2102 looks BETTER than new!

@YukariAkiyamaTanks 2 жыл бұрын

This was well worth the wait

@CRBTrains 2 жыл бұрын

That was super awesome! Love that whistle in the distance!

@sharky_99r83 2 жыл бұрын

It’s like a wolf howl though and then I got scared easily

@henryszubielski8601 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see this locomotive alive again and sounding great! Thank you Mr. Muller and Company!

@racoonehpage8427 2 жыл бұрын

Well produced video

@gabetrain8834 2 жыл бұрын

Dude finally she’s back, and just as glorious as ever

@catliftskip 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning!

@alexboxall5226 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it’s back

@FDNY8231 2 жыл бұрын

WOW ... That was sweet ... And no backup diesel

@jwrailve3615 2 жыл бұрын

SO MANY STEAM LOCOMOTIVES HAVE BEEN REVIVED IN THE LAST 3-5 years what theeeee. makes me so happy it’s like every month I hear another organization or musuem announce a newly restoring and operational steamer. Though I’m more into the more powerful whistle than the owl tooters like this big guy I still am continually liking steam more the older I get

@georgebliss8262 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see another restoration done and the lady back on the rails.

@TDDrummer2 2 жыл бұрын

My grandpa would’ve loved to see this. He was always so fascinated by the Pennsylvania and Reading railroads, he lived very close to where the 425 makes excursions. But he passed away a few months ago… Mourning aside, great video!!!

@NCXDesigns 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe this is real. 2102 back in operation. That whistle is so eerie too. I know they were hoping to have 2102 in operation a few years ago but it got delayed. But the timing, is this because 425 is due for a rebuild soon and Mr Muller wants a steamer in operation for the money making leaf trains?

@brianfalzon6739 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back 2102! Ok 2100, you're next!

@Keystone1906_Productions 2 жыл бұрын

That reading hooter was on Great western 90 on December 8th 2013 in the snow and amazing test run

@maeryk 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the editing, cinematography and angles in this. Very well done.

@Stussmeister 2 жыл бұрын

Very fitting that one of the steam locomotives to pull the American Freedom Train is once again free to run on the rails.

@TrainsAreReallyCool 2 жыл бұрын

That was 2101. Not 2102.

@Stussmeister 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrainsAreReallyCool Ah, my mistake.

@hillert1967 2 жыл бұрын

WONDERFUL!! THAT WHISTLE SOUNDS KINDA SPOOKY THOUGH...I WANT TO RIDE BEHIND ONE TOO! DID NOT GET A CHANCE YET! DEFINITELY ON MY BUCKET LIST!

@Scagguy4014 2 жыл бұрын

OH YEAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

@chuckashton9688 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Sure did make me smile!

@genpvrailroad 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome locomotive!

@AndreiTupolev 2 жыл бұрын

That whistle is awesome. Like the distant hoot of an owl.

@ffjsb 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a PRR Banshee whistle.

@DelayInBlockProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work.

@northpennvalleysteamrailroad 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back RBM&N 2102!

@adventuresofamtrakcascades301 2 жыл бұрын

Man that speed is just mad, I love it!

@codydombrowski3347 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely clean video!

@wayneantoniazzi2706 2 жыл бұрын

He know how to shoot 'em, doesn't he?

@codydombrowski3347 2 жыл бұрын

@@wayneantoniazzi2706 been watching his content for awhile, never disappointed

@TheLongIslandRailfan 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see it on May 28!

@1940limited 2 жыл бұрын

The Jim Thorpe trips will be spectacular. I can only imagine the crowds that will turn out for that.

@saxonaudio 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect. Love it.

@nolanklein3370 2 жыл бұрын

That whistle is amazing!

@PaulsDMVRailroadsandAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back 2102! That hooter whistle is bone-chilling, just the way I like it!

@maeryk 2 жыл бұрын

I do want to hear it with one of the crusader whistles tho.

@maxm4375 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like 2102 test run when A OK

@1940limited 2 жыл бұрын

The Reading T1s are among the most aesthetically pleasing 4-8-4s ever built, IMHO. I'm happy 4 of the still survive with one up and running and another on the way.

@Gypples 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Glad to see more steam on the rails.

@zephyrstrains2842 Жыл бұрын

What kind of tripod do you use, these videos are always super smooth!

@railfanroger 2 жыл бұрын

Now I know where 1187s whistle went

@NorfKhazad 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Good choice of spot and the build-up is a nice touch.

@Jackie0748 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, beautiful steam engine! Thank you!!

@northernohiorailfanningpro8899 2 жыл бұрын

Im gonna get a lot of hate for saying this because a lot of people already disagree with me lol. I’m my opinion, the hooter whistle doesn’t fit the engine very well. Yes, I am aware that it is 2102s original whistle, but I feel like this manly beast of a steam engine deserves a more beastly whistle, I hope in the future that they give ‘er a Reading 6 Chime. Although I do have to admit, the echo that hooter whistles give is truly amazing. One other question, during the fall foliage trips later this year will 2102 be moving as fast as she was in the last clip? Or will she be moving at a slower pace for the passengers to enjoy the scenery (and to give chasers an easier chase?)

@NCXDesigns 2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way, the whistle needs to be deeper kinda to go with its sheer size. I mean SB 475 has a hooter similar to this one and she's smaller, but N&W 611 has a nice smooth deep hooter. Like 425, 2102 will also wear different whistles from Andy's collection of whistles. I still can't get over the 425 wearing a Class J whistle, it didn't feel right lol and one point they had her wearing the very famous whistle from the N&W 1218. Even had the PRR K4s whistle, and a NKP Berk whistle on her, so he has a nice collection we can look forward to hearing.

@northernohiorailfanningpro8899 2 жыл бұрын

@@NCXDesigns N&W 611 has a six chime whistle, not a hooter. Hence why it’s so deep. And yes I look forward to the many whistles to come with it!

@1940limited 2 жыл бұрын

@@northernohiorailfanningpro8899 611 has an N&W passenger whistle 1218 had a freight whistle. There's a vide on You Tube of 611 in 1958. The whistle actually sounds a bit different than today and the engineer really knew how to use it.

@1940limited 2 жыл бұрын

@@NCXDesigns When 2102 caem into Jm Thorpe in 1985 (I think) it had two whistle on it: The Reading freight and a "tug boat" whistle similar to 611. There's video of it somewhere on You Tube if you nose aroudn a bit or the the video "The Schuylkill Shifter" with a good shot and sound of it.

@heightsbandsman4304 2 жыл бұрын

I was surprised when I heard this whistle. A soprano? I thought it would be at least a baritone, to judge from its size. I'll be interested in hearing this engine's whistle in the future. Will they use the original, authentic whistle it used in regular service, or something else (and perhaps more...baritone)? There's a restoration dilemma for you!

@RyanHatterer-Ryanns999 2 жыл бұрын

Only the second day of testing and check out the speed, Lord nothing like the other rebuilds lately.

@NSFAN8000 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah!! One of the T hogs is back in service!! Now all we have 2 do is wait 4 2100's restoration. Keep up the good work man!!

@CoalChrome 2 жыл бұрын

for a test run they had her going pretty fast

@wayneantoniazzi2706 2 жыл бұрын

Well, why not? The've got to find out how she'll do one way or another.

@CoalChrome 2 жыл бұрын

@@wayneantoniazzi2706 usually they work into it more, but im guessing that second run in the video was probably several tests in

@wayneantoniazzi2706 2 жыл бұрын

@@CoalChrome I'm sure you're right.

@Band__geek 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see it out running. Wonder if 425 and 2102 will doublehead

@maxwellwalcher6420 2 жыл бұрын

mee to.

@1940limited 2 жыл бұрын

My guess is probably.

@Signal1072 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if you could help me out with something. I’m modeling the end of the Harrisburg line (with traffic for morrisville, Philly, Camden, DE, etc.) in the 2010 era. Is there a way I could contact you with a couple of questions about prototype accuracy? I’ve been a subscriber for years and I know if anyone can help it is you!