Reading & Northern 2102: First Test Run to Reading-April 6, 2022

[@Cilla0415]

I can’t believe that I have been able to see the returns of such legends of the rails, up 4014, C&O 1309, and now reading 2102! It’s truly a dream come true!

[@huntermossakajunkerman9646]

May the dream continue for many years to come.

[@hawkeyeten2450]

AND both N&W 611 and Santa Fe 2926! The last 10 years have been one of the biggest for steam preservation since the 80s. Don't forget Reading 2100 (2102's sister engine) is being restored as we speak! Hopefully a new generation of steam fans is being forged.

[@jmeyer3rn]

❤️🚂❤️

[@Nightwish1094]

Absolutely. The challenge now is to make sure to see them all in person while they're under steam. I missed out on the 4014 last year due to a last minute emergency.

[@fairportrails107]

A lot more things coming back very soon too

[@CEO100able]

Glad to see this Reading & Northern steam engine finally back in operation! I remember seeing it in the Lots & Lots of Trains home video series back in the early 2000s.

[@Jaymehkook]

I missed your Thomas and friends games

[@105C09]

Wow! What a beaute. Hats off to the restoration crew. Now Lionel has something new to manufacture!

[@FanRailer]

Nice catch of the booster being tested at the end there.

[@1940limited]

I wondered if it had a booster and if it worked. Thanks for the information. They did a hell of a job on this restoration!

[@rearspeaker6364]

@@1940limited never knew that!! had to look that item up.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Glorious! Just glorious! 2102 was TOO good to keep in a shed forever, it was bound to come alive again sooner or later. God bless Andy Muller and his crew of true believers! Thanks for the video East Penn! And it looks like that dreary day didn't dampen anyone's spirits!

[@robertbate5790]

FANTASTIC!! What a beauty. And that whistle, might only be one chimer, but exactly how I think of an American whistle! Greetings from Birmingham UK. 🇬🇧 Thanks for sharing, 👍👍👍

[@ericemmons3040]

I like my American steam whistles to have at least 3 chimes; they sound much more melodious and commanding. Actually, I wish the whistles on your UK locomotives had more than one chamber; big, dignified steam engines (and even not so big) deserve whistles befitting their stature. Greetings from Los Angeles, CA.

[@robertbate5790]

@@ericemmons3040 👍👍👍👍

[@alainaarrhodge5900]

Congratulations to the entire team for getting her up and running again, and what a debute! The ATSF #2926, who I played on as a kid, is still longing to be reconnected to mainline track so she can truly stretch her legs. Welcome back to the line #2102!!

[@gopernoperstrains3160]

Amazing production quality and fantastic video as always! I’m so glad you were able to get quick and fantastic coverage of 2102’s return to steam. Incredibly cool to see.

[@EastPennRailfanProductions]

Thank you Will! I hope to get more footage of 2102 soon!

[@dcrpsecondary]

This was a great chase, the highlight of the entire day was that northbound return trip. Great seeing you again!

[@EastPennRailfanProductions]

Thank you! It was great seeing you again too! I hope our paths cross once more

[@E89drummerE39]

Awesome footage. Great to see 2102 return! They got to put a reading 6 chime on it though.

[@5695q]

Nah, that whistle is unique why make it sound like other locomotives.

[@ericemmons3040]

@@5695q It certainly does sound unique, but it sounds like the whistle from a 4-4-0 built in 1870. An engine of this stature needs at least a 3-chime whistle that befits its dignity. . .

[@E89drummerE39]

@@5695q Because those old peanut whistles sound like something from the 1800s and the reading 6 chime is an AWESOME whistle much more fitting for such an enegine.

[@bobfaulkner1763]

Very good to see another steam loco back on the tracks. Love looking at these videos. From Reading, Berkshire, UK

[@daviddryden8088]

Another momentous day for preserving railroad history. She's a beauty. Looking forward to seeing the rest of 2120's paint.

[@rearspeaker6364]

you found 2120?

[@ArkansasLocomotiveWorks]

Lovely stuff! Can't wait to see her pulling excursions.

[@EastPennRailfanProductions]

Thank you! I can't wait either

[@thunderbird1921]

Interesting fact: While the Reading T-1s were pretty much too late to serve during World War II (the first ones came into service in late 1945), I've read that they were used on troop trains in the late 1940s and 50s, for the occupation of Germany and likely the Korean War as well (since a nationwide draft was again implemented). Their power made them ideal for the heavier than normal passenger consists. What a change in passengers for 2102 and her sisters, going from carrying hundreds, likely thousands of American servicemen to doing some of the most famous steam tourist trains in the country (the Rambles).

[@Harrisonidk]

Not only was this an amazing video but the footage was shot well, clear and has good shots of the engine, well done!

[@EastPennRailfanProductions]

Thank you Harrison!

[@TonyLasagna]

Man! She looks so good! Excellent captures.

[@MySteamChannel]

That is one beautiful sight to behold - thanks for sharing. greets from down under.

[@mattsrrvideos3935]

Very good footage! Glad to see it on the mainline again!

[@EastPennRailfanProductions]

Thank you Matt! It sure is nice seeing her out and about again

[@TrainHound160]

It’s great to have a T1 in action again!!

[@michaelfeldbauer]

Love the whistle on 2102!

[@gingerbread6614]

Great shots. Couldn’t have been better. Thank you ever so much.

[@dirtydanstrains1414]

GOD DAMN! That was fantastic, especially that whistle. Keep it up my guy.

[@EastPennRailfanProductions]

Thank you Dan! I thought you would like seeing some Reading steam in action

[@dirtydanstrains1414]

@@EastPennRailfanProductions you got that right!

[@neilwilliams5173]

Nothing short of outstanding work can not thank the people that made this restoration possible enough just plain awesome

[@MarkInLA]

This is astounding !! They scared me as a little boy and so I hid under the dashboard of our car when we'd go to the New Hyde Park LIRR station in the 50s and I could see steam up the tracks arriving, when yet I had an HO 4x8 snap track layout !! All these restored giants have been making up for lost time !! Great thanks to any and all who have rescued them and revived them ! Los Angeles

[@lackawannarailfan]

Great footage! They really got it moving! Awesome video as always!

[@EastPennRailfanProductions]

Thank you Tyler! Gotta make my way up there to catch the DL again!

[@lackawannarailfan]

@@EastPennRailfanProductions And actually see them running lol

[@ethanarmitage5611]

Cool train video today.

[@CNW1015]

Great video, you really did a great job! Glad to see 2102 in steam!

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Awesome video on 2102!

[@stcyardmaster6094]

Thanks for the great video of 2102's test run!! I've watched a number of your videos and really appreciate them. I was trackside 31 years ago when the same 2102 worked freight runs on an April weekend in 1991 getting ready for the R&N's first Railfan Weekend. They're on my STC Yardmaster channel. Again, thanks very much for these scenes!!! I was at work at the time and didn't have any information when these were running.

[@RedRiverRailfan]

I love this!! Can’t wait to see her this summer!

[@neline6708]

Love how for Leesport the 2nd crossing activated before the one your at. Find that interesting.

[@justinmize5339]

I CAN NOT BLEVE THIS!!!!!!

[@robertdshannon5155]

Thanks to senior management and shareholders for backing this project with real money.

[@laurieharper1526]

Magnificent. I love your US steam locos. So good to see them being restored to their former glory. All the best from the UK.

[@jmeyer3rn]

A beautiful lady brought back to life. I’m a big steam fan and think rail is the way to go. There’s this Big Boy I’ve been crazy over. Your lovely loco has a whistle that is the most haunting I’ve ever heard. Thank you for this post. Coincidentally we are hoping to go to PA this summer to visit a friend in the Poconos, possibly to visit the Big Boy on static display there. See you then???

[@bobellis2026]

Brings back memories, I rode behind all 3 as a boy

[@commandingofficerkanawha7546]

This is incredible footage! You really nailed it on this one Harry! It’s fantastic!

[@EastPennRailfanProductions]

Thank you Jack!

[@jasonanderson6583]

A legend returns

[@TheCheffydave]

I ❤️ TRAINS,but STEAM holds a special place! ❤️❤️. BEAUTIFUL VIDEO!!

[@dirtydiesels3110]

Wondrous footage, amazing job well done

[@channelsixtysix066]

Magnificenct locomotive. Congratulations to all those who worked on her, brilliant job.

[@greyfoxtrains3244]

They have done a great job in this locomotive. I am looking forward to seeing it in it’s final paint.

[@wolfzillaproductions4563]

Finally one of the Reading T1’s is operational once again. What we’re seeing in these modern times is the return of steam

[@LukeLovesTrains-Mr.RailYard]

Very cool video of the R&N 2102.

[@edlrailfanproductions3984]

It looks emaculate with its yellow handrails but I must say the black really gives it a throw back look to the days when she pulled freight. Gives it more of a rugged look, love it!

[@RailFanRob]

Great footage...I live and hour and a half from there but couldn't make it down just yet. thanks for sharing!

[@bobmcl2008]

I rode behind 2102 around the Horseshoe Curve around 1980. It was owned by a group in SW PA. I think the shop was in Brownsville, PA. Two of my co workers were on the crew. The excursion started in Wilkinsburg, PA and turned around in Altoona. What a day! Insurance costs caused the sell.

[@trainfan-ks5hk]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@maxwellwalcher6420]

She's Back .

[@huntermossakajunkerman9646]

Welcome back.

[@MrBnsftrain]

I'm amazed that they did the first test run without the help of a diesel or the use of 425's aux tender.

[@1940limited]

Don't need the auxiliary tender. 2102's tender has a huge capacity.

[@robkrasinski6217]

Why was the aux on the 1988 excursions on Conrail? What changed between 1988 and now that prevents 2102 from running on NS besides the fact that NS ended their newer steam program? And NS won’t allow the open window coaches with friction bearings now.

[@franciscoantonio4321]

2102 es una Locomotora grandiosa, y bella, gracias.

[@Santafefrank]

Wow what a beautiful steam engine just love this video. Thank you.

[@daniellewilliams1459]

Oh my gosh seeing my favorite childhood steam train 🚂 back on the rails makes me so happy 😁 so pumped to for it’s iconic return that is well deserved after 6 years . Also really excited for the 425 as well both steam trains are absolute treasures to Pennsylvania ❤

[@johnkashka803]

That horn is wonderfully haunting!

[@JCBro-yg8vd]

Welcome back to the high iron, 2102!

[@Patric5590]

Welcome back 2102 👍😎🇺🇸✌️

[@kevinmills8437]

Wow Amazing.

[@bobbybrisk643]

Flying through Leesport

[@EastPennRailfanProductions]

They were clocked at 45 mph for most of the return trip. I tried getting more shots of them on their return trip but they were too fast!

[@julieleehaug4711]

WOW 🤩 this is a very cool 😎 steam locomotive 🚂. But all of the Union Pacific Big Boys including Big Boy 4014 is just as cool 😎 I love ❤️ all of them so much.

[@mcrapit6376]

I love how these historic machines are being rebuilt and put back in service

[@雪者]

That... is stupendous.

[@spproductions5103]

Mmm very nice HARREAH.

[@EastPennRailfanProductions]

Thank you Brayden!

[@AlyssaLovesToVacuum]

I was so born ready for this shit Lol. Welcome Back 2102

[@cpjjp4705]

That’s weird I thought the t1 was done. It’s cool to see the looks of it better then the old fashioned cameras that were used since it first run in 1990s. Broadway limited imports is making a paragon 4 Reading T1 in N scale.

[@mrhearse777]

Immaculate is a useless word to describe this loco . Outstanding is slightly better . WOW.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

How about "Better than new?" I think this is probably the best 2102 has ever looked. Remember, it was built as a freight hauler, not a showboat. But it's a real showboat now!

[@MrCaptpike]

Holy smoks! that is a lot of boiler ! Hate to brag but I live in JT and I'm looking forward to seeing this bad boy all summer.

[@olgamakarova5520]

Delighted Thanks 🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

[@grogman1911]

Beautiful!

[@Semrail152]

How exciting!

[@pinchy08]

Welcome back to steam 2102. Her whistle sounds a little like the CK Holiday locomotive whistle on the Disneyland Railroad in Anaheim.

[@hartjdr.agustin9745]

My guess is that it’s a banshee whistle but I’m not sure which one she’s wearing right now.

[@robertdshannon5155]

Great to see 2102 back in service. Thanks to all members of the restoration team for splendid work. Will there be pinstrping? Robert Shannon

[@proactiveomnipresentvessel6569]

Woah its back

[@theamazingtrainkidproducti6865]

2102 welcome back

[@kaseyleitchnextgen3281]

Apparently this was the last time it ever wore the freight livery, and it soon stayed with the passenger livery.

[@danielwalton9012]

Thank you Eastlake Park Scenic Railway! (The Original 1903 Locomotive!)

[@drby0788]

Can't wait to ride her in july!

[@marius0214]

Que belleza. A estás locomotoras siempre se verán con vida, se ve el palpitar de su corazón.

[@willberestartingthischanne9984]

Nice Video

[@5695q]

Something about that whistle echoing off the mountains and up the valley, different than other steam locomotives.

[@raymondleggs5508]

Sounds like a German locomotive. :-D

[@ericemmons3040]

Yes, but it should be at least 3 chimes. . .

[@Mr.IamBillen]

awesome to see so many steam locomotives return to steam!

[@ghostface1832]

Reading & Northern is looking different!🫶🏻❤️🏳️‍🌈🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@timosha21]

I'm a tram and I approve this video ding ding!!!

[@utahrailroadsofamerica1991]

Alright, Now It Need's Is A New Paint Job For The Reading T1 Locomotive & The Tender 😄👍

[@charla5574]

How do you find out when it’s going to make a run?

[@jimmyhook4852]

Did you notice Railfan Rowan in the crowd? :) Great video btw :D

[@trenchantsometimes5149]

I though 2102 belonged to the B M&R in Hamburg.....

[@brianfalzon6739]

Ok 2100, you're next!!!!

[@raymondleggs5508]

Wooop! Woop!

[@zoltanbebto4321]

Steamlok is wonderful !

[@matthewbailey1126]

2102 is a chunky northern type. Sorta reminds me of what the J’s look like without the streamlining

[@rileysanesh5203]

When 2102 was doing a test run where was 425

[@raymondleggs5508]

The Chinese version of this engine is the KF7 class

[@wendellellison3482]

Wonderful, a mighty 4-8-4 brought back to life!!! Question: are the covers over the outer firebox original? Seems like a great idea, since this is the hottest surface, and this area on steam locomotives always tend to look scaley, overheated and unfinished to me.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Firebox exteriors looked scaley, overheated and unfinished because they WERE scaley, overheated and unfinished! Paints available during the steam era, at least until it was almost over, were no-where near as good as what's available today. It was a waste of time to paint firebox exteriors and smokebox exteriors since the paint wouldn't last on those hot surfaces. What WAS done was to rub the exteriors of the above with a mixture of graphite and linseed oil. That treatment had to be renewed from time to time but it lasted longer than paint would. It's the reason you see grey smokeboxes on a lot of steam locomotives. Are the outer firebox covers original or replacement? I don't know. Could be. Does it matter much?

[@hainescityrailfan9983]

Oh my god is happening!! 😃

[@ocsrc]

Looking at the map there are tracks on the east side of the river that dead end into a yard, and on the west side they go north and split off at port clinton and one goes east and the other west and run back into CP or NS active lines Do you own all of these tracks ?

[@cpjjp4705]

First of all why dose his whistle sound like that? Second of all why is his tender not lettered?

[@1940limited]

The locomotive's not completely finished yet. Still me details to work on. I assume the cylinder head covers will be put back, too.

[@DENVERRIOGRANDEMAN21]

Dude just calm down

[@NW-gi1cp]

ZAMN

[@walkerdalton11435]

Why does the whistle sound familiar

[@1940limited]

It's the one it's had since new. It was used on the coal train in 1991.

[@walkerdalton11435]

@@1940limited thank you

[@amyreynolds3619]

NS and CSX should let all the big girls on the main line to prove that East Coast can match the power of West Coast steam fleet.

[@USSCFan148]

Will it have an Aux-Tender?

[@1940limited]

I don't think it needs it. I've never seen a T1 run with an axillary tender, not even to Harrisburg.

[@USSCFan148]

@@1940limited it disguised as D&H 302 and it had an aux tender

[@1940limited]

@@USSCFan148 I remember is disguised as D&H 302, but don't recall the auxiliary tender. Even in disguise it was still obviously a Reading T1!

[@BrandonWagner93]

@@1940limited Chessie System 2101 was pulling a Aux Water Tender behind it.

[@1940limited]

@@BrandonWagner93 Since BMR&N has had 2102, I've never seen it with an auxiliary tender, including the trip to Harrisburg. I have seen pictures of a tank car modified as an auxiliary tender for 2102, but under different owners.