Riding the Iron Horse Rambles with RBMN

[@JPVideos81]

You're getting significantly better with your videos & filming. Loved see the behind the scenes work being done when passengers unboard and you look like an engineer already. Good seeing Andy again as well.

[@JamieMakin]

Thanks so much, JP! I was able to use my new phone's camera for the first time which has a lot of great new-to-me features. Still a lot to learn with it, but it seems to be paying off already. And I've been able to use a lot of photo tips you've given me along the way. Glad you enjoyed the behind the scenes, and I really enjoyed that moment with Andy, even if I misheard him while I was out there in the yard lol! Hope you get to ride and/or chase 2102 sometime soon.

[@dennis78382]

Good afternoon Jamie. I hope you're having a great day friend. Back for a Rewatch.

[@JamieMakin]

Thanks so much Dennis! I appreciate your friendship and support!

[@PANortheasternRailfan]

Awesome part 2 Jamie!! That was sure unique with Andy blowing both whistles; I caught that once I’m pretty sure by accident on the first ramble last year. Wasn’t sure if it “worked” to do both at the same time but that’s cool it does! And nice preview of your future steam career!

[@JamieMakin]

Thanks so much! I love that they use both whistles on 2102, and gosh, how cool would if be if I was eventually the engineer blowing them?!

[@rosiemcnaughton9933]

2102 is sure a beautiful machine! She's proud and it shows! Another great video.😃

[@JamieMakin]

Thanks so much Rosie! 2102 is simply magnificent!

[@dennis78382]

Howdy Jamie. Howdy Ryan! How's it going? Lots of steam! Love the hiss! Stunning audio! Well done JAMIE! You covered all the bells and whistles! 🎉

[@JamieMakin]

Hey there Dennis! Bells and whistles and lots of fun for all here! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lashendawest7509]

Great catches and cool video jamie

[@JamieMakin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PeterStrange-oy9ev]

5:12 what a great moment!

[@flowerfolkfarm3553]

Great video Jamie!! And now onto the third one!!! 🌷💝💐💪

[@JamieMakin]

Thanks Anita! Glad you're enjoying the series!

[@flowerfolkfarm3553]

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[@dennis78382]

Good morning Jamie. I hope you enjoying your cooler weather friend.🎉

[@JamieMakin]

Thanks so much, Dennis! The weather the past two days has been lovely and finally feeling more like fall than summer. Hope you're keeping cool too my friend!

[@dennis78382]

Good morning Jamie. I hope you're well friend. Please stay safe. Just back for a re watch.

[@JamieMakin]

Good afternoon Dennis. Thanks for the rewatch!

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Awesome 😊

[@JamieMakin]

Thanks so much!

[@brianfalzon6739]

Very nice catches

[@JamieMakin]

Thanks Brian!

[@marilynscull4585]

Awesome video Jamie

[@JamieMakin]

Thanks Marilyn!

[@LRSX]

Of course im more interested in 2014 flying around the yard lol we see way to much LGSR i think lol😂😂 awesome video jamie! Awesome to see all the fun of 2102 in town!! Take care!

[@JamieMakin]

Hahahaha!!! Yeah, 2014 looks so cool, yet we don't get to see it in action often enough. Glad you enjoyed that aspect of the video as well as 2102 of course!

[@1940limited]

On July 1 we took our first ride in the dome cars for the Scenic Gorge Train. We rode in the dome of the orange and brown car to the end, then road back in the lower section of the maroon car. It was a great experience both ways. We ride the Jan. 13 Ramble in the Pullman car.

[@JamieMakin]

Glad you got to ride the LGSR and got to enjoy both dome cars. The domes are some of my favorites! I hope you enjoy your Ramble ride as well. It was nice seeing you and your wife in Jim Thorpe!

[@1940limited]

@@JamieMakin Riding the dome cars is great even if you're not in the dome! I like the seating areas on the lower levels, too.

[@meanmetalmike666]

Any plans for 2102 to run all the way to Pittstown

[@JamieMakin]

I know they'd like to do that run, but there's logistics to be worked out. Now that the full 2023 schedule is out, we're going to have to wait until 2024 to see if they do it.

[@paulsmith5398]

Broadway Limited Imports now has a model of the 2100 series Reading/Reading and Northern T-1, but didnt indicate the scale, which i presume is HO. Would be nice to have one, but theyre probably out of my budget, and will also sell out quickly.

[@1940limited]

O gauge T1s from MTH are over $1000 used. I'm sure the Broadway Limited models are HO, probably $500 or more.

[@JamieMakin]

The Broadway Limited T-1's are N scale (though I think they have HO as well). For now 2102 is just available as Reading or Blue Mountain and Reading. I'm holding off for them to make a Reading and Northern one (and hopefully before then I'll win the lottery).

[@keithanddianevanhorn241]

Hey Jamie. The first video I watched on you tube today was a review of broadway limited's n scale version of three Reading T1. The next video was the Iron horse ramble with the re a l thing.

[@JamieMakin]

Cool that you watched that combination of videos! I got the BLI N scale #1 American Freedom Train version of the T-1. They have "Reading" and "Blue Mountain and Reading," but I'm holding out hope that the next batch with have "Reading & Northern."

[@1940limited]

Do you think Andy will ever offer cab rides or a chance to get behind the throttle of 2102? I hear roads doing that get a lot of money for the privilege.

[@JamieMakin]

I'd love it if that happened! I haven't heard anything about that though, so for now I don't believe so.

[@1940limited]

@@JamieMakin The Strasburg Railroad was offering it with 611 for $611. A couple years ago the Ft.Wayne RR Historical Society was offering it with 765 for $1000! The Essex Valley RR in CT offers an instructional course and an hour behind the throttle for $650, last time I checked.

[@JamieMakin]

There's definitely some options out there, just gotta start saving my pennies lol!