Fire Up Reading 2100: American Steam Railroad
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ส.ค. 2021
- We recently sat down with Rob Gardner of American Steam Railroad to discuss the ongoing efforts to restore Reading 2100 to service. The goal of the American Steam Railroad Preservation Association is to educate and inspire another generation about the golden era of steam railroading. Enjoy the latest update on the project here on The Steam Channel.
You can visit the Fire UP 2100 Gift Shop via the below link:
www.fireup2100.org/shop/
You can Visit American Steam Railroad here:
www.americansteamrailroad.org/
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Great luck to yall and all the best! I got to see my first mainline steam engine yesterday morning( I had seen the narrow gauge in Colorado) when UP 4014 came through my home town pulling hard on her hitch. Steam locos where my first love!
She Was and Is Still Beautiful
3:15 when i saw that member torching those ditch lights and tearing them off, my heart jumped for joy, mainly because, to me, that meant the FERROEQUUS livery/design was truly dead, and 2100 would soon be back to her full Reading glory
Greetings, and yes, the 2100 will be debuted after the restoration is complete in her 1945 as outshopped Reading Freight black scheme. Please consider joining or making a donation. Thank you, Forrest Nace - ASR Treasurer & Restoration Crew Volunteer
I found a pic of 2100’s modern looking switch box and well.....
1. What does the white stand-alone switch do?
2. What is a “Bach Simpson” and what does that do for steam engines?
3. Does “Main power” mean cutting off all electric power to the box?
Can’t wait to see it run again
Wow I’ve never been this early getting to a video. Anyways great video
Really appreciate you bringing her back to life! Great job all of you! Thanks for the new video!
I donated to these guys by buying a hoodie, it’s so comfy and I love it!
Great work and thank you for sharing. I
Sweet! Thank you for sharing.
Enjoyed the video today thanks.
nice
Nice!
I enjoyed it
That’s cool
Keep them steamers steaming 😁👍
Great job guys! So much hard work! You stated putting a nice paint job on it. Might I suggest a great hot rid scheme? Flames and candy red or something? No one has done that, you would really be different!
Rob, what did you do for staybolt material? Staybolts fillet welded?
I love the T-1s and #2100 especially. I have tried to order your merchandise a couple times and ask some questions but I NEVER GET A RESPONSE. How does one go about getting questions about the merchandise answered or sending an order?
Hi Roger, we apologize if you had an issue contacting us as we do check the contact@americansteamrailroad.org daily, but please feel free to reach me directly at forrest.nace@americansteamrailroad.org and I will gladly answer any questions you have, thank you, Forrest Nace - ASR Treasurer & Restoration Crew Volunteer
@@forrestnace2589 I'm assuming after 10 days I won't get any answers so I give up.
@@rogerhuber3133 Hello Roger, I do apologize for the delayed reply from your email sent on 8/25, as it unfortunately was in a Spam folder. I did reply to all of your questions, and also provided my phone number should you have any additional questions. Thank you, Forrest Nace - ASR Treasurer & Restoration Crew Volunteer
You guys also own a Frisco 2-8-2. Is operational status still the goal with that loco? She also has a interesting history
Hi Joe, yes, the 1352 is in our operating plans. First though, approximately $100,000 needs raised to move the 1352 from Taylorville, IL to Cleveland, OH. The 2100 will be returned to operation first, and then attention will be given to the 1352 and its future. For anyone that wishes to donate to 1352, donations can be made and earmarked for that project. Please consider joining ASR or making a donation. Thank you, Forrest Nace - ASR Treasurer & Restoration Crew Volunteer
Hopefully it won’t be the only “T1” for long
@Dylan Connolly i think he meant with T1 the T1 Trust (rebuilding Duplex PRR T1 5050) but 2102 is good adition to T1 class
@Dylan Connolly he said !T1! not Reading, i know that this video is abouth Reading T1 not T1 Duplex, i just wanted to say that he might meant T1 Trust, which is curently rebuilding Pensilvanian railroad T1 Duplex with number 5550
The roundhouse y’all are in definitely needs some work as well
When you own your own locomotive I guess you can pronounce Oregon any way you like lol
It sounds like the locomotive spent alot of time in storage after being brought back to service severial times. For all the time, money, and effort I hope the engine sees more than just a few years of operation or a few runs. I was told that a leagley a steam locomotive could operate for 15 strate years before needing a major inspection
Hi Jacob, yes, the locomotive has spent a good deal of time in storage over the past 30 years, however many items dating back to the full restoration in the late 1980's are still in very good condition. FRA rules state the the comprehensive 1,472 inspections must be done every 1,472 days of service , or every 15 years, whichever comes first. For steam locomotives operated frequently, such as at the Strasburg RR, the 1472 inspection may come before the 15 year timeline. For the 2100 and our operating plan, we will probably meet the 15 year timeline first, like other mainline steam locomotives (765, 611, 3751, 1225, etc.).
@@forrestnace2589 Whow, i had no idea that you guys owned all thous steam locomotives, thats cool! And thanks for telling me about the inspection rulls. Question, where do you operate your locomotives? Is it on the main line or do you own a branch line for shorter trips? Also with the possibility of CSX buying PanAm railways in Northern New England is there a posably of main line steam comming to thouse states?
@@jacobramsey7624 Hi Jacob, we own the Frisco 2-8-2 no. 1352, and lease the Reading 4-8-4 no. 2100. The 1352 is in need of a complete restoration, while the 2100 can be operational within 12 months if the $195,000 needed to finish the work is raised in that period of time. The 2100 will be operated on any main line, short line, branch line, tourist railroad, or museum we receive agreements from to feasibly operate at. Please consider joining ASR , thank you, Forrest Nace - ASR Treasurer & Restoration Crew Volunteer.
@@forrestnace2589 thanks for the information and thanks for the Invite, i will think about it but i would rather join a groop that is closer to home like the Conway Scenic Railroad or the Wassacat Waterville and Farmingtion railroad musam. Good luck with your locomotives and have fun and be safe!!!
@@jacobramsey7624 Thank you Jacob
Will you guys be operating her out of Ohio or is this just where your restoring her? I hope its the first answer because I live in Ohio near Cleveland and can’t wait to see a fire breathing T1 2100 living on the legacy of all the T1’s!
Hello Grant, yes, American Steam Railroad's home will be here in Cleveland. We will be a traveling locomotive, operating were we get contracts and opportunities to run & operate, like other mainline steam locomotives, but will return to Cleveland, and should have operating opportunities in the area as well as at our home at the Midwest Railway Preservation Society. We hope to see you at an upcoming open house this fall. Best Regards, Forrest Nace - ASR Treasurer
@@forrestnace2589 Is the upcoming open house on September 18, 2021 in Bellevue Ohio or is this something different I haven’t found on the website yet?
@@gttac Hello Grant, the September 18th Doyle McCormack fundraiser is a special event being held in Belleview, OH by American Steam Railroad to benefit the restoration of Reading 2100. Regular open house events will be held where the 2100 is located, which is at the Midwest Railway Preservation Society in Cleveland, OH. The two locations are within about 40 minutes of each other.
@@forrestnace2589 Yes I am aware of the event in Belleview OH, I live not very far from there. Could you tell me when these regular open houses occur or where I can find a calendar of events for your group. That would be much appreciated, Thank You for replying as much as you have!
Will it run on a museum or main line
Greetings, we will be a traveling locomotive, operating were we get contracts and opportunities to run & operate, whether on short-lines, at museums, tourist railroads, or Class 1 main lines, like other mainline steam locomotives, and should have operating opportunities in the Cleveland area as well at our home at the Midwest Railway Preservation Society. We hope to see you at an upcoming open house this fall. Best Regards, Forrest Nace - ASR Treasurer
@@forrestnace2589 thanks for the information.
is she getting steam.
Would be great if they came out with some face masks