Reading & Northern 425: Cab Ride on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway

[@jeremiahmiller6431]

I'm crying. Because I would give anything, *_anything,_* to put my grandfather in that seat for a ride. It would have made his day - hell, it would have made his _year._ He used to set up in the T-Anchor flea market in Amarillo and buy, sell, trade and repair toy trains. They called him the Train Man. He always loved trains. It's hard to realize he's been gone for fourteen years now.

[@DAPchatt]

I love that rebuilt ps-4, it’s awesome!

[@MPT_Productions]

Nice video, Joe! I love how you just see a line of us in the river lol

[@TrainChamber]

Thanks Mark! Lol

[@3900Class]

I didn't realize that engine didn't have a stoker. Wow.

[@berkshirerailfanproduction5155]

This video is just astounding! So cool to watch the operation from the cab especially of 425 charging through Glen Onoko! If I may, how did you get a cab ride? I saw many people getting some but I was curious of how people got one. Superb video again!

[@businesscar10productions57]

For cab rides you have to call and ask. They don't usually advertise cab rides for steam, but they are available on most trips.

[@TrainChamber]

That is correct, on all of many of their steam excursions, they offer cab rides. For availability just call the passenger department. Thanks for watching.

[@GfwTrains]

Great video. Where is the Leigh Gorge RR located at? Thank you for sharing. Thumbs up.

[@TrainChamber]

The train leaves from Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania and goes about 7 miles north through the Lehigh Gorge state park. You can find both on google maps just by typing it in. Thanks for watching!

[@GfwTrains]

@@TrainChamber thank you for the information and the great video.

[@atsfevan0242]

Shame she only has another 2 years of flue time left til 425 is needed for a rebuild. Hope they don’t retire her once 2102 is completed since I heard crews like 2102 over 425 for several reasons. Mainly it’s coal it uses and other reasons

[@TrainChamber]

Im not sure about that, but im hoping for a speedy 1472

[@TrainChamber]

@@kevincleary4273 I couldn't tell you any dates, but the RBMN and crew members have often posted on facebook the most recent photos

[@cple1]

What does it's color have to do with how it operates?

[@atsfevan0242]

@@cple1 coal, sorry I must have put color there by accident

[@cple1]

@@atsfevan0242 still, why does that matter? 2102 will be coal as well. Only difference is it will have a stoker.

[@kevp9601]

Awesome-Sauce-Steam-Locomotive-Engineers, Keep Up The "AWESOME" Work ! 🚂🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋

[@Christian_S1]

So just a question: the video is shaky, clearly. Is it possible or allowed to attach a GoPro or something to the side of the cab to have steadier video or would that not work because of vibrations?

[@TrainChamber]

Well the reason its shaky is because theres little to no suspension in a steam locomotive, making for a bumpy ride. Holding a DSLR with the bumpiness combined made for some shaky footage. You might be able to mount gopro, but the shakiness would depend on where.

[@cple1]

@@TrainChamber everything on the locomotive has springs and is equalized.

[@TrainChamber]

@@cple1 To my knowledge the locomotive has leaf springs, as almost all do. With all that, these engines are still a bumpy ride compared to a coach

[@cple1]

@@TrainChamber bit of a weight difference between a coach and a locomotive. Most steam era coaches only have springs as well. Not to mention you are stirring a box on the cab floor that is sitting on the frame versus a nice plush springy cushion of a coach seat. If you want to feel rough, ride in the cab of a Mudhen. At track speed they are all over place. Had to hang on in the seat and brace your butt against the cab wall to fire.

[@Train_Tok_Man]

Is it okay if I can post a clip of this video on TikTok? I’ll give you credit.

[@TrainChamber]

Nope. Sorry tho.

[@Train_Tok_Man]

@@TrainChamber It’s okay, that’s understandable.

[@dylanbaker1928]

Who’s the engineer for this trip?

[@kathleenevans1201]

This video is just like being in the cab! Well, almost!

[@phantomj7921]

Sounds damn good!

[@brianfalzon6739]

When will 425 be back after it's 1472 Day Inspection?

[@BenBensonStudios]

She’s not due for one for another 2 years.

[@brianfalzon6739]

@@BenBensonStudios Oh ok, how did you know?

[@BenBensonStudios]

@@brianfalzon6739 Well, it's simple. She returned to service in 2007. A steam locomotive has to get an FRA Inspection every 15 years. 2007 + 15 = 2022. As of the time I'm writing this, it's currently 2020. 2022 will be 2 years away.

[@cple1]

@@BenBensonStudios or 1,472 days above atmospheric pressure with a fire in firebox. Whichever comes first.

[@readingandnorthernrailfan]

Nice!

[@TrainChamber]

Thanks!

[@BenBensonStudios]

How fast was she going?

[@TrainChamber]

The fastest was around 35 mph

[@davidahumada9355]

2:18 wheelslip?

[@TrainChamber]

Yes. When the wheels slip the engineer closes the throttle and opens it again to help regain traction. Thats why the engine goes silent for a moment

[@davidahumada9355]

Ohh

[@jefftherailroadenthusiast8889]

How much is a cab ride in 425

[@TrainChamber]

It depends on the duration of the trip. This 70 minute ride was $100

[@oliviaz6499]

425 will be retired next year and nice video

[@TrainChamber]

No. However, in 2022, she will need to have all of her flues replaced due the 15 year/1472 day FRA mandated boiler inspection

[@oliviaz6499]

@@TrainChamber o ok

[@Alcochaser]

@@TrainChamber By that time, the other BIGGER toy will be ready. I hope.

[@brianfalzon6739]

425 is not going to retire, she'll be back by 2022.

[@oliviaz6499]

@@brianfalzon6739 Oh