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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[@TrainsAreReallyCool]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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...

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

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

[@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.

[@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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[@emanayaybila6361]

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[@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"

[@jovetj]

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

[@kennewton9369]

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

[@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.

[@brycenew]

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

[@javarailfanning]

Perfect !

[@EricFreas]

Excellent as always! Great work

[@CentralPennRailProductions]

Thanks Eric!

[@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.

[@Nicola636128]

Outstanding video! What a great show!

[@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.

[@railroadingrambler218]

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

[@jackhollandthe3800]

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

[@michaelwagner9020]

Absolutely beautiful engine. Thanks for the show.

[@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.

[@johnfisher9816]

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

[@955redavenger]

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

[@wolfzillaproductions4563]

2102 do be pulling those hoppers like a champ

[@hoot12341]

Looking forward to the trip.

[@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?

[@alexnorfolksouthernmedia]

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

[@terrygraham5901]

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

[@jaykutsch3230]

2102 in my opinion is a national treasure !

[@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

[@ReadingBlueMountainNorthernRai]

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

[@happyhome41]

Wonderful video !

[@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.

[@williamclaxton6530]

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

[@steamfan4014]

Such a big beautiful Northern

[@spankyham9607]

What an absolute fantastic locomotive.

[@jamesburnside3023]

Awesome capture indeed

[@CEW_WWEROLEPLAY]

9:42 that whistle echo is haunting…

[@theepicrail5124]

Awesome capture.

[@brianfalzon6739]

Great catch!

[@Bill-sp8kb]

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

[@jmcgregor316]

How incredibly beautiful!

[@MarkBrockman1956]

A truly amazing video. Haunting.

[@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😂😂😂

[@_cyan4657]

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

[@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.) :)

[@kevp9601]

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

[@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.

[@WRProductions]

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

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Nice vid! 👍👍🎉🎉

[@jade-a7990]

such a beautiful locomotive!

[@14thStreetProductions]

Very nice. Was a great day.

[@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.

[@stephensfarms7165]

Thanks awesome train.

[@Vzw-dj9rf]

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

[@railfan5254]

Amazing video

[@lipsnortheasttrains9128]

Jaw dropping! Wow 🤩

[@terrywilliams759]

Fantastic video wow

[@kevp9601]

Steam Locomotives will Always be Number One

[@ArshadAli-rm7oe]

8iy2

[@kevp9601]

I Love That Steam Locomotive

[@heavenlydays2838]

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

[@dwkcamman611]

Awesome work!

[@Zaelon_James_Guillory]

I love you 2102💛💛🖤🖤

[@allanegleston4931]

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

[@ЛЬВИНИ]

Very nice video, LIKE....

[@modelrailwaybackshop]

This Video is So Dramatic I Love 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.

[@eikepeters3749]

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

[@Waltervazquez599]

Wow súper video my friend like and Greetings from Argentina !

[@kevp9601]

Best KZbin Video In The Universe

[@SteveS-dj4nq]

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

[@DonVideoGuy007]

At 23:33 , she started slippin' and a slidin' a bit... then it got real slippery within a couple of seconds after that grade crossing.

[@kevp9601]

Long Live Every American Steam Locomotives

[@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.

[@MagnetOnlyMotors]

11:55 you can see each wheel accommodate the irregularities of the rails.

[@natgass8102]

very nice video

[@jeremypreece870]

Hello from the UK. What a magnificent locomotive and how nice to see a steam train pulling a train without diesels attached! thank you for posting this. One question, does this locomotive burn coal or oil?

[@thundercreekcustoms]

It burns good ol' Pennsylvania anthracite coal, the same stuff the RBMN hauls on the daily

[@jeremypreece870]

@@thundercreekcustoms Thanks for the info :)

[@SoloRenegade]

The Airliner of its day!

[@organbuilder272]

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

[@kennewton9369]

I though that restored operating steam locomotives, such as this, were only being used to pull fun passenger excursions, and such. This one, however, is pulling a long string of freight cars. Can someone explain why this is?

[@TrainsAreReallyCool]

This was a test run to see how the locomotive would preform. The weight of 50 empty hopper cars is about the equivalent to the weight of 20 loaded passenger cars it will pull on the rambles excursions.

[@kennewton9369]

@@TrainsAreReallyCool Okay, thanks.

[@garryferrington811]

Trying to break it in, probably. Also getting people used to working with it.

[@thundercreekcustoms]

They did actually pull revenue freight with it recently. Union Pacific did the same thing with 3985 in the 80s, and the Strasburg Railroad pulls some of their infrequent frieght trains with steam. At the end of the day, they might be beautified for excursion service, but they're still working locomotives.

[@Hornhausen]

Excellent.

[@AlexTrain5249]

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

[@spencerjamesmckibbin]

Beautiful locomotive

[@bekleidungu.ausrustung7068]

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

[@valenzaplumbing]

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

[@thebops4180]

Awesome . . .

[@dragonfire1554]

Is this train carrying cargo? Beautiful locomotive!

[@howiesmith1504]

Other vids of this trip say it was a test run of 50 empties and a caboose.

[@CentralPennRailProductions]

Correct, they are empties to simulate the weight of a shorter loaded passenger consist.

[@dragonfire1554]

@@CentralPennRailProductions ahh I see. I was going to say, god damn if they’re putting some work on her!

[@andrewlaverghetta715]

That shot around @10:30 is epic

[@cjones3710]

Beautiful vifdeo.

[@raymondchason2877]

what i would like to know was why 425 tender was coupled to the front of it

[@davemurphy7099]

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