Reading

‪@Steamtrainvideos‬ posted this awesome clip of Reading 2102 a few months back. It's some of the best hard-working steam engine sound I've ever heard, and there's a few neat things operationally to point out that I hope you'll enjoy. The video is here, if you'd like to watch and blow your speakers out: • Reading & Northern 210...
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[@Steamtrainvideos]

Thanks for the reaction Hyce! 3 things to add: 1) I'm pretty sure the fireman is using the shovel to scan the fire for any holes/high spots/etc. They use this same technique with 425 which obviously doesn't have a stoker. 2) I filmed 3 other trips in the cab, and while all the departures were impressive, Shane (the engineer) really went after it on this day (Sept. 3). 3) This is a great railfan-friendly operation that is well worth visiting/riding/chasing. The sound is great in videos, but it cannot compare to being there. And 2102 is by far the loudest locomotive I've heard. From trackside the exhaust will make your ears ring when they're working full throttle up a grade.

[@PowerTrain611]

That is 100 percent what the fireman is doing. You have to be careful when doing this on big engines. The draft can pull the shovel right out of your hands. You'll never see it again if that happens... Till you dump the ashpan. Small, melted chunks of the head and wood ash will be all that's left.

[@maxwilson7001]

I've never heard a locomotive with chuffs louder than the whistle. Dang.

[@PowerTrain611]

@@maxwilson7001 That's because most preserved steam engines don't get to work nearly as hard as this. Imagine a Terex Titan being used to haul a handful of fist sized stones. That's the extent of how hard most preserved steam locomotives work, mainly due to the cost of maintenance and the downtime involved. The harder you work 'em, the more work you have to do to keep 'em running, especially with the firebox and running gear. The last time 2102 worked this hard was probably when she worked the Rambles.

[@sawyerawr5783]

the term, "Thunder Under Heaven" Comes to mind.

[@tm_14_44]

Love the last point. Been to the 2nd and last Ramble and they are great with railfans, love the environment!

[@mr.sir.]

Normal guy: reacts excitedly to football and his favorite team winning Hyce: *Laughs like a young child in a candy shop when seeing a big Choo*

[@maxwilson7001]

Hey me too, man... Me too

[@1940limited]

Black locomotives matter!

[@7822welshsteam]

To be honest, this is a lot more "normal" for me.

[@Signal_Box_Studios]

I can relate to Hyce. I like Big Choo

[@stampycatfan01lol]

I don’t blame him, because I’d be trying so hard not to do the same.

[@michaelstrains4014]

Loved this. First time I saw 2102 was with 425, coming around the curve out of Nesquehoning and boy, oh boy, what a show. Just barely hearing the whistle over the exhaust, seeing the giant plume of black smoke, and then 2102’s headlight just peaking out from behind the warehouse headed into the curve. Thought all the smoke was from both engines, nope, mostly 2102. The thunder was phenomenal. I’m absolutely going back next year.

[@1940limited]

The double header leaving Port Clinton was truly amazing.

[@michaelstrains4014]

@@1940limited Wish I would've just scrapped my other plans for that trip and just chased the Rambles train. It was one of those cases of trying to do too much in one go, Strasburg, the Curve, etc. Next time will be better for sure :)

[@DetectiveMelon]

I've chased the 2102 for 2 years, and just got to ride it a week ago out of the newly opened Nesquehoning Station where they were pulling even more cars through the Lehigh Valley gorge to Pittston. I sat as close to the locomotive as you could get, got covered in coal, and it was an absolute blast! Of all the excursions I've been on , the 2102 and RBM&N definitely put on the best show hands down.

[@RC-bm9so]

2102 is just casually waltzing along with 18 cars. Just...epic. I have probably watched this video a dozen times and it never ceases to make me smile. I can only imagine the noise of one of these hauling something like The Empire State Express or a long heavy freight drag between Omaha and Salt Lake City. It would probably be like a religious ceremony to us railfans. Would love to see Hyce do commentary when UP 3985 and the UP 5511 get up and at 'em back on the mainline, or better yet...let Hyce RUN one of the big engines like 2102, 4014, or 844.

[@roadtrain_]

[@TrainsAreReallyCool]

We should have a D&RGW 4-8-4 reconstructed and have Hyce run it on the mainline!

[@jeffreymcconnell6794]

Hyde. It’s so nice to see a fellow railroader with a true appreciation of the old days. Your enthusiasm is wonderful and I really enjoyed watching this video. I hope to run into you some day at the museum. I’d love to say hi and thank you for keeping Steam alive! Have a blessed Christmas!

[@Hyce777]

Come on by!

[@rudycarlson8245]

@@Hyce777 are you keeping track of 2100s rebuild?

[@mrMATTHEWmay887]

The 4-8-4 was one of my types of steam locomotives it's just awesome to see this one pour out imagine the sounds of big boy would make if they pushed it to the limits

[@wjsj69]

I don't think anyone else has the cohunes to push their asset this hard. And without a diesel backup! Huge props to R&N!

[@BeefTechnology]

I just noticed you can read "Boxpok by Baldwin" on the driver on the scene looking at the wheels when starting

[@TheEasternVirginiaRailfan]

I was riding the train that day it was amazing, it was such a awesome experience. Also Hyce please make more of these of videos

[@1982jeepcj8]

You have to hear both R&N engines thunder up the Lehigh River gorge.

[@larrylazar8357]

What a great clip, and your enthusiastic commentary was right on. Rarely do we get to see and hear a large steam locomotive working hard as they normally did during the steam era. Thank you it was a real treat.

[@mikekubak4726]

I was on that trip in the 4th car back. That departure from Port Clinton was absolutely amazing! Throughout the entire trip whenever the engine was working it would blast leaves and twigs off the trees with its exhaust. The cleanup crew had a lot of leaves to sweep up in the coaches.

[@Locomotor1979]

dang hyce that chuffing sound when it pulls off sounds so frecking good 18 wagons

[@SeanJAnimations]

God that sound is damn beautiful, would love to hear a standard gauge steam loco work irl, only steam trains I've ever seen irl are like 3 different shays, which also sound cool, but honestly this takes the cake for the combination of a beast of a whistle, and the loco working. I'm now making a Reading 6 Chime for DV, lol Also please do more of these reactions. I think they make both the viewer, and you happy. Hopefully, lol

[@tenahayes3326]

Wow! What a pretty consist! Such a nice whistle too!

[@uptoolate2793]

Hyce, your enthusiasm is positively infectious! I've only heard a couple steam engines l've in my time and this I different. Balls to the wall.

[@MachRacer4]

I would love to have been there back in 1994 when Milwaukee Road 261 ran on the New River Gorge train in West Virginia in place of NKP 765 pulling 31 cars unassisted.

[@Nareimooncatt]

Loved this type of video, so more please! At the beginning when you were noticing the cab hop, I was noticing that fire coming alive through the vent holes. It went dark to sun in no time.

[@larkshadow5317]

I’m reminded of when 4014 helped get a freight train over the hill and on the first backstroke pushing that much weight it went ssssssKACHUFFF!

[@jordonfreeman166]

I got to ride behind 2102 on August 13th, 2022, which was actually a doubleheader with 425 because the train was too heavy for 2102 so instead of a diesel they tossed 425 on front to handle the extra tonnage. The Illinois Central painted cars are San Luis & Rio Grande cars bought at the bankruptcy auction. The reason for the long train and doubleheader was because it was Andy Mueller’s birthday. And Ross Roland was on the train also.

[@thomaswellington7860]

You've got to see it in person. Thats all i have to say about it.

[@mornick15]

It's a sound only railfans understand and love! Wish we had steam engines here in Greece. Great video as always!

[@lynx8779]

Just the sound of the Engine is enough to make the driver feel on top of the world

[@CollinBlack-j1y]

Great video of 2102, she sounded awesome through the headphones but I suggest watching a clip one GM, two Alcos and a steam locomotive 4201,4490,4001 and 6029 Australian style. I live in Newcastle NSW Australia.

[@davidwhiting1761]

I never noticed this as much before I started watching this channel, and Hyce's videos from inside the cab dealing with the fire, but you can see the light of the fire through the fire door pulsing with each beat of the exhaust as the locomotive is accelerating out of the yard as each chuff pulls more air through the firebed. Amazing to see. It really is a living breathing machine.

[@Jambalyah]

The yellow accents on the front just makes it perfect, beautiful engine, great sound👌

[@nw611J]

Very nice video Mark I really love the sound and wish we could see this more but I don’t think we will. Hope you do more and I look forward to seeing more ideas from here.

[@PT13Pilot]

Hyce, your giddy response to this video, and steam engines is 100% correct! Anyone who says otherwise or doesn't respond that way is WRONG! Seeing a steam engine is impressive. Seeing one run at all is amazing. Seeing one opened up to the stops defies words! Excellent video, and on point with the play by play! Just found you and enjoying your vids greatly!!!

[@fizfensty137]

should check out the clips of it hauling freight brought a tear of joy to my eye

[@fsj197811]

I liked the video and even more than that, how tickled you are by it. I do like watching the old machinery do it's thing regardless if it's working hard or just out stretching its legs. Thanks for sharing.

[@Surkai25]

Absolutely gorgeous locomotive. Please more of this!!

[@TheBigdog1207]

I took the day off work to see her take her maiden run. Just the sight of her sitting outside of the steam shop that morning was impressive. They took her north to Tamaqua and picked up some loaded coal hoppers. She never missed a beat on the return trip. If you get the opportunity to venture to see her it’ll be a trip well spent. BTW they are also rebuilding a smaller locomotive as we speak.

[@billyrueckert5113]

Came back to watch again, this week. Apparently she has more power and more efficient fuel consumption after they re-machined the pistons this past winter.

[@Redhand1949]

The train, and you, were great!

[@martehoudesheldt5885]

she is happy to be alive and workin ; tellin the whole workd about it. awsome

[@lakesiderailwayco2484]

Bit late here but. How many beans were they giving it? Hyce: Yes. Great reaction tho❤

[@lakesiderailwayco2484]

And when hyce was talking about the whistle being drowned out. Driver/engineer: do they know we’re here??? Fireman:Idk… maybe…??😂😂

[@RailfanKaleb]

2:20 the guy in the black shirt and gray shorts, that was me. I was there

[@nerd3d-com]

In 1999 Santa Fe 3751 went through Cajone a Tehachapi passes on it's way to the Sacramento Rail Fair. The BNSF mainline runs near my house, just outside the Bakersfield yard limit is the beginning of 70 mph track limit. I stood at the edge of the ballast near the whistle post. He passed me high ball. The sound is what I remember the most. A week later I was at Walong siding, better known as the Tehachapi Loop when 3751 was headed home. This is the other end of the spectrum. A broken rail caused a speed restriction of 10 MPH. 3751 was not being escorted by a diesel so it was doing all the work. Literally walking speed through the loop. Oh and it was twilight.

[@edzachary8657]

This was a great video for someone that has never seen or heard a steam locomotive

[@erumaaro6060]

Damn, I'm literally chuffed to hear this! That gal's pistons mean business.

[@msheaver]

You succeeded in bringing tears to my eyes, dude! Many thanks for sharing!

[@Two_Bears]

Awesome video! I love the sounds. Prefer the Shay’s of Cass though. When they take off, smoke and steam bellow out the stack and the engine sounds are going crazy, yet, it is only going 10 miles per hour!!!!

[@Hyce777]

I need to get more familiar with Cass. And need to make it out to see them!

[@Two_Bears]

@@Hyce777 going next year with wifey 😆

[@boeroeng4182]

Hyce i think the charm of the train is magic because there are no dislikes on this video when i am seeing it, THIS IS AWSOME!

[@FilmCrateMedia]

They pull between 19 and 21 cars on these trips. I chased one of the test runs and one of the trips this summer. It was just as awesome as it is on the video as it is in person! It's got some rod slop especially on the fireman's side, but it's not the worst I've ever heard. I'm sure they'll remedy that at some point if it's any major concern. If/when you make it out to Eastern PA, we're very fortunate to have so many tourist railroads all over, most are within an hour of each other. If you haven't seen or visited before, other than Strasburg and R&N, I recommend the Allentown & Auburn RR in Kutztown, Pa, Wilmington & Western RR just outside Wilmington, DE, and Black River and Western RR in NJ. The New Hope & Ivyland RR in New Hope, Pa and Colebrookdale RR in Boyertown, Pa are nice rides but are pricy comparatively.

[@Hyce777]

I've been to the Strasburg, but that's it as far as PA goes. And, "you'd rather hear them than smell them", is the old saying I've always heard.

[@Betagaminghd-mk6ym]

I just got home from school early due to a big test I had and I'm glad this was the first thing in my recommended.

[@slashmacleod]

I've seen an ancient clip of UP 844 climbing up Donner Pass chugging like this, there really isn't much better sound wise than a big mainline steam locomotive pulling hard. 2102's Whistle is incredible sounding!

[@MrTruckinon]

Thanks for the well done commentary! The only example I can recall even better than the 2102 is "Runnin' That New River Train" in the cab of NKP Berkshire 765 with engineer Rich Melvin for almost 40 miles through the New River Gorge, some on cold and wet track. It's amazing! I think it's only on DVD, but well worth a watch!

[@CaptainSloose]

Thanks for the vid and insight. So much cool content you put out! Thanks buddy!

[@drmsig.r1000]

I can tell ypu the time when she pulled 50 and of course 50!!!! EMPTY COAL cars was unbelievable without any helper whatsoever and the sound holy crap! Such a rare sight for a steam locomotive to pull so many without a diesel is just omg on video it was the first time in modern day such a long time we've seen that and it was amazing I use to be such a big train fan tho not much anymore but still love them! Even though it's a rare site to see any steam locomotive working that hard even without a helper! It's amazing for me and for the 1st time ever my life that ever sees something like that it's amazing to see and hear something for the 1st time even for in my life seeing such a locomotive working so hard unlike the ones we usually see that have so many helpers and stuff like that it's so d*** cool!!! I'm glad this railroad is doing this! It's such a rarity!

[@trailingrails9953]

Somewhere out there, RBMN track crews are probably sobbing in a corner, but man is it worth it for the rest of us. Super cool video.

[@dohccobra97]

This runs thru my town! So very awesome!!

[@PikaPetey]

I have this question from the bottom of my heart ❤️. Is it REQUIRED TO HAVE PERFECT FACIAL HAIR to operate a locomotive? I fear my lack of mustache shall prevent me from going Choo choo!"

[@Hyce777]

It is not required. ;) When I started with the choochoos, I was clean shaven, or had sideburns. Didn't do the beard until maybe 4 years ago.

[@joepincombe66]

So you haven't seen the movie a million ways to die in the west the mustache song

[@onionhat9141]

Excited for 2102. Even more excited for 2100, buddies talk about working on her so I'm excited to be going up in the next month or so to help the progress.

[@1940limited]

Incredible how the 765 crew keeps that locomotive going a it travels far from home quite frequently.

[@trainbro-sc9ir]

this made my day!

[@nittygrittygarage5497]

Steam locomotives doing steam locomotive things? Amazing, I would love to see that in person! I’ve heard steam engines work, but not that hard!

[@michaelobrien3441]

The best one was the coal drag from tamaqua to reading. With a caboose on the end now that’s some steam railroading craft right there

[@leslie0965]

shane is the best when it comes to running steam and the whistleing and chad

[@SneaktheWolf]

The true power of a steamer

[@knownothing5518]

Your joy is absolutely infectious!

[@SantaFe19484]

I have seen the 2102 run in person. The RBMN is located less than two hours away from where I live.

[@stef.b.m.lk1902]

Throttle bender moments. Absolutely Lovely locomotive.

[@laminatedsamurai]

The long shot out on the line, as soon as she passed it was beautiful. Then she sounds off, and I look in the corner of the screen, and the only thing I can think of is "Yup, Hyce needs to change his pants."

[@richardjayroe8922]

This is definitely the king of steam (only because the class J is the queen). Also, can we get a video on the C&O/WMSRR 1309?

[@Hyce777]

Sold!

[@firefighter25dfd]

The loudest engine I’ve ever heard. It’s also the only engine that’s ever blown the speakers out on my phone!

[@LeonardFShanerJR]

The engineer's name is Shane Fredrickson, He was taught by the late Charlie Kachel to operate steam. Here is Charlie operating the same locomotive as the Blue Mountain and Reading. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqDXqGOinK2Xe7c He was a mater to watch.

[@overpoweredsteamproduction513]

This, THIS here is the reason I love the reading T1s. and I loved them before 2102 came back

[@kellingc]

Is this the New River Gorge excursion? They usually have a long consist trough the New River Gorge - The grand canyon of the East. I saw "Drive that New River Train" I think Penteax was the one who produced that. Back in the 1990s, I think. Play, I did a quick search and found a 3:00 excerpt of the video. Then there's a bunch of railfan videos, one with a cab ride. First off, the title is "Runnin' That New River Train" documenting the rail excursion out of Hunting, West Virgina. It-'s not uncommon to have a 32 car consist. This video had Nickle Plate's 765 (a 4-8-4). Now Reading's 2101 is mentioned as pulling the train for a few years, so this clip could be recently from thet excursion. This is an awesome video, and you get the sound of the engine without a narrator talking over it.

[@benjaminmelikant3460]

Bro. It was really cool. Do more of these.

[@bassplayer2011ify]

Sand down and throttle to the roof out of the station. Yep that checks out for an engineer from PA.

[@kholdanstaalstorm6881]

I dunno what was the best part of this video. The deafening sounds of that mighty locomotive, Hyce's kid in candyshop reactions with the knowledge to back it up, or seeing something that big start and go with that load. Who am I kidding, it's all of the above! It's like watching Hyce having an religious experience like the highest priest of his religion visiting him. I thought I got why train spotting was such an event that people traveled far and wide, after Top Gear had that race between train, motorcycle and car. But I understand more after this clip. What a rush! I've been in quarries with 100+ tons of earth moving machines moving close to me or that one time I witnessed the largest load the local quarry blew up in one go ever, these are those occasions that I have to compare this to.

[@stuchris]

adding to my first comment, Keystone rail actually recently did a video on 2102 going even faster. and the echo of that 6 chime through Berne is an amazing sound. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3-7n3aMYpKkia8

[@mentlegen8187]

This video just gives me chills

[@Trains975]

Going on the high bridge in hometown is really cool on it.

[@andrewdonohue1853]

this is an awesome video no doubt, not taking any away from it but there is a video of 611 taking off and the chuff chuff sounds is just incredibly loud, she was waking the dead

[@bwlyon]

2102 you are clear to the mainline and mainline is clear to HighBall! 😮 He was definitely giving it the beans and making 2102 his bit@@! I remember chasing UP 4014 across WY on its inaugural run to Ogden and they were very cautious with it never once working it very hard. Which is understandable on its first run. It is hard to find a video where you see ED pulling out with maximum throttle and 4014s exhaust pounding out its glorious sound.

[@thoubythenameofwool]

Music to my steam loving ears

[@l.a.2646]

This is the proverbial shotgun blast exhaust. What a sweet sound it is! Especially for those of us who were born too late.

[@juliuscostapeters]

here in Brazil we have one that still working if you are interested look for maria fumaça tira dentes

[@TheDutchRanger]

If you want another video with great sounds I recommend a video called 'NKP 765 Steam In The Valley 2011' on YT, the opening whistle with the first chufs its just awesome

[@jeffmichael18]

I live in the area. Reading uses this thing to haul coal cars as well.

[@Spud607]

Wish we had stuff like this in Ireland. Closest thing we got is I believe (correct me if i'm wrong) the largest 4-6-0 in europe

[@Trooper_No.2102]

"Dammit I paid to restore the whole Choo Choo, imma use the whole Choo choo" -R&N probably

[@JTs_Garage_]

You should check out the doubleheader reading and northern did. I live practically on the tracks up here and they really shake up the valleys.

[@leslie0965]

you rock man

[@ellisjackson3355]

I guess the engine wobbling from side to side is analogous to a RWD car rocking side to side when revving the engine in neutral? And yeah that engine sounds really good

[@andrewframe8046]

Sounds so much better than the 2100 when she ran out of Tacoma, wheezing all the way up the hill.

[@MrStrangegoo]

Now That is the sound of raw power.

[@TrainBoi6095]

I will be honest I watched the original video and played a video of Norfolk and Western 611 on the "Roanoker" in 2017 I closed my eyes and just imagine what they would’ve looked like, the sounds were awesome

[@TravisCyprien]

Heck they had 425 running with that many cars as well but had a diesel behind just in case. But yeah, this to me shows an example of what 2101 was like. I still wonder if the Whistle from 2101 is still around? Sad shape of what 2101 AFT 1 looks like at B&O museum. I have been wonder what it looks like from a video stand point. All I see in pictures is just the front of the locomotive. But yeah 2102 is a good example of what the Reading T1s were like

[@jimmyhook4852]

I still personally think that 1522 is still The Loudest Steam Locomotive in the World. ^^ And yes, even when in her 2nd retirement currently, she still has that rightful title anyways in our hearts, especially when hearing it from K&L Trainz. =3

[@gavinhayes373]

Now that's what I call railroading

[@kristoffermangila]

If you like 2102's stack talk, just wait when she and 2100 do a doubleheader in the future!

[@RobertJackson-vc9rk]

you are forgetting that the reverser is what you use to go from forward to reverse, what he is doing is using the regulator also known as the throttle.

[@reginald_the_craeb2510]

omg i just realized that i have ths northern in ho scale im an all black livery

[@2dogsmowing]

Bunch of cars and going up a grade it looked like.

[@leslie0965]

best railroad in the world

[@DavesRestoration454]

I think all steamers waddle to some extent, I know NKP 765 will do it taking off..

[@johnmacdonald1878]

Yes very cool.