When I was a kid (now 71) I used to go on the Reading Ironhorse Rambles... typically engine 2124. THOSE were the days. Loved every minute and so glad they're BACK.
Seeing Reading & Northern 2102 back in action is fantastic! The return of The Rambles is a thrilling sight for all train enthusiasts. Thanks for capturing this historic moment and sharing the excitement!
I used to chase back in the day, and for the two of you to get to so many spots, with TWO camera angles, is awesome! That's hard work, and a lot of planning and scouting. Thank you for this excellent footage. I was fortunate enough to be riding the July 27th 1968 trip with my friend John (RIP). We were headed towards LaSalle St station, and we both commented that we were coming in fast. Fan trips are known to be late, but we were basically on time and I think the crew pushed too hard. There is a LOT of track work South of LaSalle St. The train started to shake and I hollered "we're on the ground!", and we were. That's the occasion where the journal lubricator got messed up, around 21st Street.
Sweet video! For some reason it seems to me that 4-8-4 Northern types always have the best whistles (AT&SF 3751, SP 4449, UP 844, now this). Though this one seems to have two whistles and one's a little less impressive than the other.
@@1309westernmaryland cool thing is you'll actually notice when 2102 is on test runs or revenue freight runs, they never use the 6 chime. I find it cool that they do that and keep things "realistic" I guess
For these, just follow Reading & Northern on social media and they usually post there. The next two are on June 22 and August 17. Really, the best way to get the route is to go on Google maps or something and preplan where to go.
Beautiful footage! Some of the scenes almost look like they could have been filmed back in the early 1950s (though back then, Reading T-1s like 2102 would have more often been used on Korean War troop trains instead of normal passenger service, according to a couple of older gentlemen who have shared some info online).
For those who only care about the thumbnail, 31:57 should make you happy
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When I was a kid (now 71) I used to go on the Reading Ironhorse Rambles... typically engine 2124. THOSE were the days. Loved every minute and so glad they're BACK.
You, sir, are extremely lucky
Great catches awesome chase and nice video
Great video! Thank you. I was on that train, had a great time.
Great footage, thanks for posting.
Seeing Reading & Northern 2102 back in action is fantastic! The return of The Rambles is a thrilling sight for all train enthusiasts. Thanks for capturing this historic moment and sharing the excitement!
I fully agree ❤ i m really much enjoyed about that great vid 😂
7:38 with x1.25 speed makes it sound way better
I used to chase back in the day, and for the two of you to get to so many spots, with TWO camera angles, is awesome! That's hard work, and a lot of planning and scouting. Thank you for this excellent footage.
I was fortunate enough to be riding the July 27th 1968 trip with my friend John (RIP). We were headed towards LaSalle St station, and we both commented that we were coming in fast. Fan trips are known to be late, but we were basically on time and I think the crew pushed too hard. There is a LOT of track work South of LaSalle St. The train started to shake and I hollered "we're on the ground!", and we were. That's the occasion where the journal lubricator got messed up, around 21st Street.
I wish I could have been around back in the 60s, when they had 4 T1's on the excursions. Must have been awesome!
The dog at 14:47 had me cracking up, thanks for the amazing video also.
God that whistle and chuff is perfect. The most steam train steam train out there
Awesome! I rode this train today.
Nice! Hope you had a great time
I definitely did!!
I rode it aswell you can see me in this video
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Wow The 2102 si back!
I was on this coach #215. Great time. Very smooth
Looks like it was a beautiful ride for you.
@@thunderbird1921Amazing ride, great people and perfect weather. Absolutely an amazing experience.
Very nice video.
thanks!
75 year old is back 🖤💛🥰🔔
Great shots! I gotta get on that train someday. I've always wanted to ride on a steam train.
Fantastic!!!
Awesome video, I was at Tamaqua as well, I was down a littler farther with a blue shirt.
Still the best place to see 2102
Great video!
Thank you!
Great video.
Thanks!
4:18 The train runs through Lowland Road in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
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AWESOME
I was the 3rd car back with the blue shirt hanging out the side :-)
nice!
I was riding on top...
Ayyyyy, It's Arca in Dega
So, she has two whistles... Any special reason for that?
Nope! Not that I know of. I think Andy Muller just likes having two instead of one on his locomotive lol
The real reason is that the Hooter was for Freight service, while the R&N 6chime was for passenger service back then
The real reason is that the Hooter was for Freight service, while the R&N 6chime was for passenger service back then
Sweet video! For some reason it seems to me that 4-8-4 Northern types always have the best whistles (AT&SF 3751, SP 4449, UP 844, now this).
Though this one seems to have two whistles and one's a little less impressive than the other.
Yeah... You're right. Weird, huh?
One was mainly used for freight (the one heard first in this video) and the other mainly for passenger service. The RBMN used their Northerns on both.
@@1309westernmaryland cool thing is you'll actually notice when 2102 is on test runs or revenue freight runs, they never use the 6 chime. I find it cool that they do that and keep things "realistic" I guess
Awesome! Is there a train tracker to see the track route so I know where to go to film? If so what website or app is it?
For these, just follow Reading & Northern on social media and they usually post there. The next two are on June 22 and August 17. Really, the best way to get the route is to go on Google maps or something and preplan where to go.
Pretty unique consist for the steam excursion
Yeah. I noticed some different coaches in there
That's because it's closer to a _real_ one.
Beautiful footage! Some of the scenes almost look like they could have been filmed back in the early 1950s (though back then, Reading T-1s like 2102 would have more often been used on Korean War troop trains instead of normal passenger service, according to a couple of older gentlemen who have shared some info online).
The rambles returned in 2022, idkw the title saysnit returned as thats outdated info
*for 2024 lol
I was there yesterday I’m in this video 6th car first person
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