R&N 2102 Returns to Steam! First Test Run
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- Reading T-1 2102 returns to steam! On April 6, 2022, 2102 performed its first test run at speed along the former Reading Railroad mainline between Reading and Port Clinton Pennsylvania. It's been a long time coming, after over 30 years of silence, the 4-8-4 has finally undergone a wonderful multi-year restoration by the Reading & Northern Railroad.
Welcome back 2102! That hooter whistle is bone-chilling, just the way I like it!
I do want to hear it with one of the crusader whistles tho.
Excellent work.
Man, you were "Johnny-on-the-spot!" Thanks for posting!
Great video, VERY atmospheric!
I think 2102 looks BETTER than new!
That was super awesome! Love that whistle in the distance!
It’s like a wolf howl though and then I got scared easily
On a quiet Pennsylvanian day one can easily imagine being teleported back in time to when a series of engines once rambled the many fan trips they once carried that became known as the Reading T1.
Great to see this locomotive alive again and sounding great!
Thank you Mr. Muller and Company!
Glad you were able to see it, thanks for sharing.
Dude finally she’s back, and just as glorious as ever
Welcome back 2102! Ok 2100, you're next!
Glad to see another restoration done and the lady back on the rails.
Absolutely stunning!
My grandpa would’ve loved to see this. He was always so fascinated by the Pennsylvania and Reading railroads, he lived very close to where the 425 makes excursions. But he passed away a few months ago…
Mourning aside, great video!!!
WOW ... That was sweet ... And no backup diesel
SO MANY STEAM LOCOMOTIVES HAVE BEEN REVIVED IN THE LAST 3-5 years what theeeee. makes me so happy it’s like every month I hear another organization or musuem announce a newly restoring and operational steamer. Though I’m more into the more powerful whistle than the owl tooters like this big guy I still am continually liking steam more the older I get
That reading hooter was on Great western 90 on December 8th 2013 in the snow and amazing test run
looks like the boys on the R&N got their rambler back
I really appreciate the editing, cinematography and angles in this. Very well done.
Man that speed is just mad, I love it!
We are looking forward to seeing her in person.
Excellent footage! Thanks for sharing this historic run.
Welcome back RBM&N 2102!
Well produced video
Excellent video and filming, etc.
WONDERFUL!! THAT WHISTLE SOUNDS KINDA SPOOKY THOUGH...I WANT TO RIDE BEHIND ONE TOO! DID NOT GET A CHANCE YET! DEFINITELY ON MY BUCKET LIST!
Very fitting that one of the steam locomotives to pull the American Freedom Train is once again free to run on the rails.
That was 2101. Not 2102.
@@TrainsAreReallyCool Ah, my mistake.
That whistle is amazing!
That whistle is awesome. Like the distant hoot of an owl.
Sounds like a PRR Banshee whistle.
The Reading T1s are among the most aesthetically pleasing 4-8-4s ever built, IMHO. I'm happy 4 of the still survive with one up and running and another on the way.
Very nice. Good choice of spot and the build-up is a nice touch.
Beautiful. Glad to see more steam on the rails.
Thanks for this. Sure did make me smile!
Yeah!! One of the T hogs is back in service!! Now all we have 2 do is wait 4 2100's restoration. Keep up the good work man!!
Absolutely clean video!
He know how to shoot 'em, doesn't he?
@@wayneantoniazzi2706 been watching his content for awhile, never disappointed
Can’t wait to see it on May 28!
The Jim Thorpe trips will be spectacular. I can only imagine the crowds that will turn out for that.
This was well worth the wait
Perfect. Love it.
Now I know where 1187s whistle went
Beautiful, beautiful steam engine! Thank you!!
good to see another steam engine back and running!
Once in a while I think it would be nice to restore 2124, too. It did get a very nice cosmetic restoration recently.
I can't believe this is real. 2102 back in operation. That whistle is so eerie too. I know they were hoping to have 2102 in operation a few years ago but it got delayed. But the timing, is this because 425 is due for a rebuild soon and Mr Muller wants a steamer in operation for the money making leaf trains?
It's great to see her steam again!
Only the second day of testing and check out the speed, Lord nothing like the other rebuilds lately.
Looks like 2102 test run when A OK
Glad to see it out running. Wonder if 425 and 2102 will doublehead
mee to.
My guess is probably.
OH YEAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
I was wondering if you could help me out with something. I’m modeling the end of the Harrisburg line (with traffic for morrisville, Philly, Camden, DE, etc.) in the 2010 era. Is there a way I could contact you with a couple of questions about prototype accuracy? I’ve been a subscriber for years and I know if anyone can help it is you!
I’m glad it’s back
Im gonna get a lot of hate for saying this because a lot of people already disagree with me lol.
I’m my opinion, the hooter whistle doesn’t fit the engine very well. Yes, I am aware that it is 2102s original whistle, but I feel like this manly beast of a steam engine deserves a more beastly whistle, I hope in the future that they give ‘er a Reading 6 Chime. Although I do have to admit, the echo that hooter whistles give is truly amazing. One other question, during the fall foliage trips later this year will 2102 be moving as fast as she was in the last clip? Or will she be moving at a slower pace for the passengers to enjoy the scenery (and to give chasers an easier chase?)
I feel the same way, the whistle needs to be deeper kinda to go with its sheer size. I mean SB 475 has a hooter similar to this one and she's smaller, but N&W 611 has a nice smooth deep hooter. Like 425, 2102 will also wear different whistles from Andy's collection of whistles. I still can't get over the 425 wearing a Class J whistle, it didn't feel right lol and one point they had her wearing the very famous whistle from the N&W 1218. Even had the PRR K4s whistle, and a NKP Berk whistle on her, so he has a nice collection we can look forward to hearing.
@@NCXDesigns N&W 611 has a six chime whistle, not a hooter. Hence why it’s so deep. And yes I look forward to the many whistles to come with it!
@@northernohiorailfanningpro8899 611 has an N&W passenger whistle 1218 had a freight whistle. There's a vide on You Tube of 611 in 1958. The whistle actually sounds a bit different than today and the engineer really knew how to use it.
@@NCXDesigns When 2102 caem into Jm Thorpe in 1985 (I think) it had two whistle on it: The Reading freight and a "tug boat" whistle similar to 611. There's video of it somewhere on You Tube if you nose aroudn a bit or the the video "The Schuylkill Shifter" with a good shot and sound of it.
I was surprised when I heard this whistle. A soprano? I thought it would be at least a baritone, to judge from its size.
I'll be interested in hearing this engine's whistle in the future. Will they use the original, authentic whistle it used in regular service, or something else (and perhaps more...baritone)? There's a restoration dilemma for you!
What kind of tripod do you use, these videos are always super smooth!
Awesome locomotive!
Does it not sound like the whistle of reading 1189 aka Strasburg camel number 4
She's back is she.
and is number 425 here too.
@@maxwellwalcher6420 425 yes, but not sure for how much longer since I'm sure she will be due for a rebuild soon
@@NCXDesigns number 425 will be ok and she's a good pacific.
for a test run they had her going pretty fast
Well, why not? The've got to find out how she'll do one way or another.
@@wayneantoniazzi2706 usually they work into it more, but im guessing that second run in the video was probably several tests in
@@CoalChrome I'm sure you're right.
what sort of bird was that in the forest?!
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Do you use an external mic?
were was it at?
Looks fantastic and no diesel on that train - to ruin it
Exactly. I don't think Muller will do that.