Reading & Northern 2102 Returns to the Mainline

[@frtdog]

In the late 40's, early 50's I lived with my Uncle who was a supervisor on the RDG railroad. On weekends he would take me to the train yards where I could visit the roundhouse and watch the engines, including a few steamers on the round turn table. Great memories!

[@BlakesTrainsandMore4014]

The way the whistle echos through the valley is so Haunting, and i Love it! Also that new Paint job on the engine is Stunning! What a magnificent engine, good to see it running again.

[@howiesmith1504]

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[@jijo_862]

the echoes of the whistle through the forest... really enjoyed it.. thank you for this wonderful experience ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@douglasmaddox7808]

WOW! Just Wow! That whistle is awesome the way it echoes in the valley. Fantastic video.

[@TrainsAreReallyCool]

11:11 Gotta Love those period accurate signals! Spectacular shot!

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

The Rambler returns to the Rails with all new excursions planned this year!!!

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

All I can say is wow!!! 2102 is a beautiful machine. The haunting whistle is my favorite part. Thank you for sharing!

[@1940limited]

2102 pulled out of the yard like it had nothing attached to it. Amazing how well it's running.

[@jovetj]

She's a beauty!

[@thunderturbine8860]

That is indeed a spectacular site. I sure wish that more and more steamers would run like this (With no diesel attached) hauling a decent sized freight train, that would be a site I'd love to see

[@AyeshaNilanthi-se5jh]

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[@ethanmorel2746]

At 5:11 is Chairman, Owner, and CEO Andy Muller Jr. as he’s putting his hands around his mouth telling to one of his employees. He was today’s engineer and he is really happy to have his locomotive back in action once again.

[@sandua51]

Beautiful restoration! The sharp edged chuff of a well tuned engine that is pulling hard! Wow! I was lucky enough to ride behind 2012 from Tuckerton to Leesport. Probably mi-1980s, Looks even better now! Amazing job!

[@jaysoneubanks579]

The sound of that steam whistle amongst the mountains is pure bliss. Thank you to all who worked hard to give her new life.👍

[@Keikdv]

She has a very European sounding whistle. If I close my eyes, I think I hear a German engine through the Harz...

[@denault3985]

Good n' sharp, great photography of a stunning steam locomotive.

[@CentralPennRailProductions]

Indeed, even though I lived it, it's hard to believe that all really happened.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

A fast, picturesque, scenic, atmospheric, and even somewhat haunting 26 minutes. Well done! Thanks! (I'm seriously considering moving to Pennsylvania!)

[@CentralPennRailProductions]

Yeah that Reading hooter sure can be spooky depending on what pitch it captures the ear and echoes into the distance.

[@thomasavensjr.2790]

It is an enjoyable sight to see a steam locomotive hauling a freight train in 2022, the Reading 4-8-4 2102 looks handsome hauling the coal train and I am glad that it has been restored back to operation.

[@ThePennsylvaniaRailfan]

Awesome job, love the hooter

[@MatthewPoplawsk]

At 5:44, it was SO DAMN GOOD to see A REAL CABOOSE, AND NOT THAT WORTHLESS FLASHING RED LIGHT!! It reminded me of the red cabooses that were on the end of the Southern Railroad freight trains.❤❤❤😊😊😊 I miss them.

[@jovetj]

What a really great video! Thank you so much!!

[@frederickwise5238]

A 4=8=4 haulin freight and a CABOOSE!! WOW !!!!! Brings tears to my eyes.for the old days. Watchin the cars roll by I opened another tab to play Sons of the Pioneers "One More Ride". What I wouldnt give for one more real ride to smell the "Smoke, Cinders and Soot"

[@bigjohnrailproductions8370]

Awesome work. Good cloudy day for the 2102. What a run by the R&N

[@CentralPennRailProductions]

Thanks! And R&N really knows how to put on a show. The dedication of the employees, steam crew, and Andy Muller are always present.

[@nigelmitchell351]

We're all US steam locos driven from th right hand side.?

[@valenzaplumbing]

@@nigelmitchell351If not all, then most. Just like our current diesel locomotives are.

[@Froggyman145]

It's so great to see all these beautiful machines coming back to service after all this time.

[@terrygraham5901]

That beautiful train horn sound good my favorite car is the caboose's love miss seeing them dpu

[@wheresteamlives]

Very nicely done indeed! My favorite scene: the smoke over the hoppers at 15:40 -- lovely, and good for you for noticing it and capturing it. Second favorite: the smoke over the church in Nesquehoning. And the entry into Tamaqua on the return, also top notch.

[@kennewton9369]

The T1’s hauntingly beautiful whistle echoing off the hills. Just magical.

[@electrik_loss]

9:39 is absolutely haunting, really solidifies my love for the Reading Hooter. I mean yeah her 6 chime is iconic, but that hooter fits surprisingly well. Good stuff!!

[@Nicola636128]

Outstanding video! What a great show!

[@hoot12341]

Looking forward to the trip.

[@_cyan4657]

a hard working t-hog at it's finest, I keep telling myself that I gotta get out to see this thing

[@williamclaxton6530]

Great to see the 484 northern thundering along the main line again

[@TysonTheAnimator]

This is what stew was built to do! I love this because yes

[@jackhollandthe3800]

STUNNING clips! Truly a beautiful engine. Can't wait until 2100 joins her!

[@EricFreas]

Excellent as always! Great work

[@CentralPennRailProductions]

Thanks Eric!

[@wolfzillaproductions4563]

2102 do be pulling those hoppers like a champ

[@Xolivas1]

This is such a beautiful steam locomotive. A new train brought back from the past to the modern age. Also, I like to think that this freight run was a nice callback to when she did freight service runs before and after her conversion to a T1 4-8-4 "Northern" back in the day.

[@michaelwagner9020]

Absolutely beautiful engine. Thanks for the show.

[@ReadingBlueMountainNorthernRai]

I got to see this in person and it was honestly awesome

[@SJRailroader31]

Best video from the day by far!

[@CentralPennRailProductions]

Thanks man I had to get a buzzed cut from all the cinders in my hair.

[@brycenew]

Terrific vid mate! Many thanks for this. So so good to see a modern, powerful steam loco hauling freight cars!!

[@lawnmowermanTX]

Some of the old structures, saw better days, needing a crew to patch them up, at least, a make shift, crew rest area, or relay spot for communications, spare parts, monitor security station.. Repurpose the structures, at least a snack bar, coffee bar, pit stop.. Besides, Clam Chowder soup, bisquits, ham/cheese sandwich, might hit the spot on runs. Cold New England winters.. I was mistaken, I miscounted thinking it was a 4-10-4 Steam locomotive.. It's a 4-8-4! Yet beautiful work. :) (Brick mason, roofers, and insulated windows might get that structure sound.) :)

[@ChainsawNW1218]

ChainsawN&W1218, love those hooter whistles, good to see the 4-8-4 in action again,I hope one day the VMT can restore N&W A Class 2-6-6-4# 1218,love that single note hooter whistle.

[@kevp9601]

I Really, Really Love Every American Steam Locomotives. :-D

[@jaykutsch3230]

2102 in my opinion is a national treasure !

[@CEW_WWEROLEPLAY]

9:42 that whistle echo is haunting…

[@spankyham9607]

What an absolute fantastic locomotive.

[@javarailfanning]

Perfect !

[@NorfKhazad]

Very nice. I'm going to have to ask you about a couple of those locations.

[@CentralPennRailProductions]

Yes, definitely, and this is just the tip of the iceberg as far as what I hope to cover during the Rambles.

[@955redavenger]

This seems unreal. Never have I seen a steam locomotive in action. Paint job is A1. Very impressive video, sir.

[@garryferrington811]

You could a whole episode about bringing her back to life. Believe it or not, it started as a 2-8-0.

[@davidrichie9570]

Maybe they retained the bell from the 2-8-0 and called it a “rebuild” so they would not have to charge a capital account.

[@jamesburnside3023]

Awesome capture indeed

[@johnfisher9816]

Wonderful video!! I love 4-8-4 "Northerns". My dad used to ride 6100, 6200, and 6400 series Northerns on the CNR.

[@steamfan4014]

Such a big beautiful Northern

[@happyhome41]

Wonderful video !

[@theepicrail5124]

Awesome capture.

[@brianfalzon6739]

Great catch!

[@jmcgregor316]

How incredibly beautiful!

[@alexnorfolksouthernmedia]

Very nice videography! Its nice how you focus on the characters and the little elements! Cheers! -Alex

[@GTAfreak29]

Even though I’m not the biggest fan of steam this video is fantastic from a railroad history buff’s perspective. Some of the more remote shots almost seem like you brought a 4K camera back 75 years in the past and shot routine freight movements. Excellent work!

[@DillonTrinhProductions]

Why aren't you a fan of steam?

[@jade-a7990]

such a beautiful locomotive!

[@Bill-sp8kb]

That's the best sounding steam whistle, I've ever heard. Such a haunting and lonesome sound.

[@Waltervazquez599]

Wow súper video my friend like and Greetings from Argentina !

[@kevp9601]

Steam Locomotives will Always be Number One

[@ArshadAli-rm7oe]

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[@Vzw-dj9rf]

Cool view of how much velocity the exhaust has as it exits the stack at 12:10.

[@MarkBrockman1956]

A truly amazing video. Haunting.

[@14thStreetProductions]

Very nice. Was a great day.

[@railroadingrambler218]

Excellent videography and editing, A++. I especially enjoyed the Jim Thorpe curve scenes.

[@lipsnortheasttrains9128]

Jaw dropping! Wow 🤩

[@A_FEMALE_MAN]

I don’t know why but the 2 guys popping their heads out the window simultaneously at 6:15 had me laughing😂😂😂

[@christopherboody5915]

This was a beautiful video. My Grandad lived in a railroad town in the PA mountains. Steam was gone by the time my memory began, but i always wondered what it would have looked and sounded like. I wish I would have known this was happening. Loved to hear that whistle in the hollow

[@railfan5254]

Amazing video

[@kevp9601]

I Love That Steam Locomotive

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Nice vid! 👍👍🎉🎉

[@eikepeters3749]

Das hört sich ganz toll an,da hört man was noch in ihr steckt

[@stephensfarms7165]

Thanks awesome train.

[@SoloRenegade]

I saw this coal burner in a video, and now i can't stop watching it. Steam trains are fascinating in a way modern diesels will never be.

[@kevp9601]

Long Live Every American Steam Locomotives

[@ЛЬВИНИ]

Very nice video, LIKE....

[@SteveS-dj4nq]

Nice seeing a whole train without any graffiti…!!!

[@terrywilliams759]

Fantastic video wow

[@heavenlydays2838]

The BEST. R/R Channel yet. Glad im watching instead of a movie. May DUMP those other channels( some).

[@kevp9601]

Best KZbin Video In The Universe

[@dwkcamman611]

Awesome work!

[@AlexTrain5249]

There's just something about those movie-style cameras that make things look SO cinematic.

[@modelrailwaybackshop]

This Video is So Dramatic I Love IT!!!!

[@WRProductions]

This is a damn good video. Great camera work etc.

[@allanegleston4931]

when ya got it , ya got it, and she still got it!!!!! :)

[@MSRTA_Productions]

23:30 did anybody notice the wheelslip when it was over the crossing?

[@sandua51]

Also a bit of slip approaching the bridge at about 14:55.

[@spencerjamesmckibbin]

Beautiful locomotive

[@CourageousCoward1728]

This almost feels unreal

[@davemurphy7099]

I going to ride this in the fall during one of the trips and I been on the same last year

[@bekleidungu.ausrustung7068]

Impressive 2102 was able to carry all those coal hoppers!!

[@valenzaplumbing]

Probably could have pulled double what she was in this video.

[@Zaelon_James_Guillory]

I love you 2102💛💛🖤🖤

[@Hornhausen]

Excellent.

[@briandye860]

With everything going on. Mite be the only way to move freight. Pretty cool.

[@cjones3710]

Beautiful vifdeo.

[@kevp9601]

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[@kevp9601]

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[@eirinoshrinestudio8098]

That's one thick steam locomotive

[@natgass8102]

very nice video

[@SoloRenegade]

The Airliner of its day!

[@organbuilder272]

Their fathers magic carpet on steel rails.....

[@organbuilder272]

What a beautiful sight that is - and no diesel booster for this engine. It has been a long time since those houses, the valleys and hills have heard the call of a steam whistle. The only thing better than that is a pipe organ.

[@thebops4180]

Awesome . . .