Oh wow, I didn't realize you were out! Good coverage, yes it's almost impossible to chase a train up Route 61 with all the lines, best to pick a spot and wait.
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, yes, and not only that, this was my first time visiting this territory... Unfortunately I miscalculated my return trip :/ I was literally the last one back lol. Good to see that you're out shooting also! Heading over to watch yours now! :)
@nickdrake527
2 жыл бұрын
I’d like to add to that restoration list FEC 148
@TimsTrainsChaser
2 жыл бұрын
Will be there Saturday for it excursion
@jayjay0142
2 жыл бұрын
In a word....... Beautiful !!! 2102 is easily up there with UP 4014, 844 and N&W 611, she is a fantastically looking machine, well done to those two boys (the paintjob looks brilliant), and everyone else who restored her. Another great video Rowan, much love from Down Under mate, take care, and the same to your family too. Oh, by the way, did you manage to get a drone, looks like you did at the end? And yes, the new Intro and Outro is great too. Cheers.
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks JJ, and yes that drone does belong to me now! Yay!!
@Unclejojo330
2 жыл бұрын
Totally awesome,anytime a steam locomotive is restored just gives me chills.
@ArizonaRails
2 жыл бұрын
It's always a great day when Rowan uploads a new video, particularly when it's the first run of a steam locomotive like Reading & Northern 2102 back in service! -AZRails
@danbedford5419
2 жыл бұрын
It's good to see any steam 🚂 put back into service
@chesterraybon3442
2 жыл бұрын
Nothing sounds better than a steam whistle. They all have their own unique sound so you can definitely tell them apart. This one has a one of a kind sound that will be with her from now on. Thanks for standing in the rain and bringing us another great video. God Bless and take care.
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!! Thank you for checking it out!
@luislaplume8261
2 жыл бұрын
It sounds like some of the European steam locomotive whistles, except for the British ones that sound like a toy locomotive.
@justahillbilly7777
2 жыл бұрын
Always a treat to watch a Rowan video. Even more so when it features two passenger cars that used to be extensively used in the original Southern/NS Steam Program. Both the round ended observation in the background when you were talking to those paint crew guys at Reading Outer Station and the open air heavyweight car in the background at 15:18 were used on many, MANY excursions for the original Steam Program. Round end observation is the Mardi Gras, and the heavyweight is the Lookout Mountain.
@bluemountainproductions4987
2 жыл бұрын
Its really great to have RBMN 2102 back in service. Even though the other steam engine they have # 425, its cool to have another great steam engine back. I've railfanned the RBMN for years now as they are about 5 minutes from my home.. can't wait to catch the 2102 Leading the NRFF (North Reading Fast Freight) A daily freight from North Reading Pennsylvania to Pittston Pennsylvania with a return trip going to North Reading. Catching NRFF in general is great.
@kens.3729
2 жыл бұрын
These Behemoths are Steel Giants. Nothing is more Interesting than History on the Railroad.🚂 ALL Aboard! Thanks Rowan! 👍
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Ken!
@WayneKline
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Rowan, was a great fun 🤩 Live session. Love the new Intro & Outro. The content of this video is excellent, exciting with exceptional editing. Well done 👍 my friend!
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you as always my Australian friend!!
@Realohiorailroadproductions
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing! Hopefully I'll be able to get over there and see it for myself. Great video by the way!👍
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
C'mon down!!
@frozone-yeah
2 жыл бұрын
I heard stories and rumors, but I never thought I would see the day when the Iconic Reading and Northern T1 2102 would be under her own power in the modern era. Man, there are sure a ton of steam locomotives being brought back from the dead and returned to services. I really hope it stays this way at least throughout my lifetime and the lifetimes of many future generations to come. ^w^
@1940limited
2 жыл бұрын
It's my understanding Reading Blue Mountain & Northern has done so well with his passenger operations it was decided restoring 2102 would be well worth the investment.
@vp.7002
2 жыл бұрын
We still have a PRR K4 and another T1 to look forward to
@1940limited
2 жыл бұрын
@@vp.7002 Is the K4 being worked on? I know the guys in Ohio are making progress with 2100.
@vp.7002
2 жыл бұрын
@@1940limited yep as we speak 1361 is being restored to operation
@wayneantoniazzi2706
2 жыл бұрын
@@vp.7002 Be patient though. 1361 will live again but it needs one hell of a lot of work.
@jeffreydeeds9225
2 жыл бұрын
What a magnificent machine! That whistle is just incredible! Very exciting to see her return to the road!
@luislaplume8261
2 жыл бұрын
Check out my comment above in the comments section about the steam whistle!
@keithneal3253
2 жыл бұрын
What a beauty. Thanks for sharing Rowan!
@MarkRenn
2 жыл бұрын
The way that whistle echoes through the hills is almost haunting. It's beautiful.
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
I agree! Thanks for watching!
@wofa187
2 жыл бұрын
It's always exciting to see another steam locomotive restored!
@JackCarsonsRailroadVideos
2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing other Steam locomotive videos you make in the future
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully SOOOO, you always support me Jack!
@kevp9601
2 жыл бұрын
I Am Never Pressing The KZitem Video Dislike Button Forever and Always
@jordonfreeman166
2 жыл бұрын
I’m coming all the way from northern Georgia (Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum member. Really want to see Lookout Mountain. Wish it had gone to the TVRM instead of the RBMN to reunite it with Man O’ War, 4501, 630, and some other pieces of the Southern Steam Program Excursion consist.) in August to ride behind 2102, along with hitting up Steamtown, Strasburg, and Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.
@DistantHorn
2 жыл бұрын
Man that whistle gives me goosebumps!! One of the most beautiful sounds you will ever hear. Amazing video Rowan.
@sallykershaw4837
2 жыл бұрын
OMG. This is so amazing. I’m literally crying because it looks and sounds so beautiful! I remember riding one out of Kempton many years ago when my son was a tyke. He is now in his 50’s. Thank you for the memories!
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome! Glad I could help!
@steamie3
2 жыл бұрын
The first engine to pull the Iron Horse Rambles was 2124.
@Michael_Jackson15
2 жыл бұрын
Wow ngl its such a beatiful locomotive, I would like to see it haul the american freedom train if that was still a thing
@alanburke1932
2 жыл бұрын
WOW another great video, Rowan. It always amazes me to think of the all the ingenuity that went in to building any steam locomotive! I like seeing N&W 611 traveling the rails nearby and hope to again soon! Thanks so much for sharing this video along with your time and effort to get the best shots available! I remember as a kid riding from Rochester NY to Syracuse NY on a passenger train pulled by a steam engine. Yup, it was in revenue service for the New York Central System. Got to ride free, cause my Dad worked for the NYCS!! Loved it then and also now!
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks as always Alan!
@terrygraham5901
2 жыл бұрын
Love that song beautiful train horn sound good My friend car caboose
@MercOne
2 жыл бұрын
WOW. Awesome machine and that horn is uh...different. Just try to imagine when these things were the norm and all over the place. What a time that must have been.
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
This is the place to relive history then, that's for certain
@SteamingObe
2 жыл бұрын
The whistle is reading freight train. The tone travels further, louder than most other whistle tones.
@OwensRailPro39
2 жыл бұрын
Cool video. I am going to go and see it in May. Let me know if your going and we can meet up.
@ethanmorel2746
2 жыл бұрын
At the throttle of the locomotive is Chairman, Owner, and CEO Andy Muller Jr. at 3:47. He was the engineer for the engine’s first test run. I still have to meet that guy someday.
@erlangerrailfanner2056
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, been a fan and subscriber for almost 6 years now love ur channel and everything that u post Ik you’ve caught all 20 heritage units I’m working on getting number 10 but keep up the great work Rowan
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
WOW! Thanks so much for sticking with me for that long, and for welcoming me into your home!
@kevp9601
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome Back, You Awesome Choo-Choo-Train. :-D
@davevan8864
2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so much for sharing this. I did not know 2102 was so close to finished!!!! I rode behind 2102 in the 1970's on the C&O Greenbrier branch from Ronceverte to Durbin and back. After the train was turned at Durbin we headed south. Between Durbin and Cass the front truck of the tender slipped between the rails. We were about 45 minutes getting things right, not long really. 2102 looks FANTASTIC and I am thankful to you. The Greenbrier branch from Ronceverte to Cass is now history........so seeing her run again is great!!!! THANKS!
@SteamCrane
2 жыл бұрын
Rode Ronceverte to Cass, got off at Cass instead of going to Durbin. Stayed at the General Lewis, back then it was affordable. What a great trip it was!
@davevan8864
2 жыл бұрын
@@SteamCrane I remember that people had that option. But I'd been to Cass many times so stayed on 2102. Those were great times.
@roderickcampbell2105
2 жыл бұрын
That's an awesome looking loco. Nice to see and hear some of the folks who worked on it. Thanks RR.
@matthewfawbush7731
2 жыл бұрын
It is so cool to see the mighty legend Reading T1 is riding the rails that Reading Freight Hooter is music to my ears Bro All I can say is " Welcome Back, mighty legend Reading T1 2102". After 30 years, the legend T1 is back on home track She is a legend of the legend of the Reading Lines. 🤘🎸🤘 Keep on Rockin Rockstar Bro 🤘🎸🤘 Matthew
@brendantensiethoff9973
2 жыл бұрын
Amesome video and great phototarghy
@buecomet831
2 жыл бұрын
That whistle gives me the chills.
@uraniumistasty32
2 жыл бұрын
It's cool seeing my favorite locomotive return to service
@dtj9923
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this, it's been a pretty amazing decade so far for the return of a lot of big steam. I love these home cooked T-1 engines, it's hard to believe they started life as Wooten firebox 2-8-0s. Reading & Northern did an amazing job with this restoration.
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Yeee haw!!
@dmvrailroadproductions4144
2 жыл бұрын
I like the new intro and outro. Awesome locomotive
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@kevp9601
2 жыл бұрын
DON'T DELETE THIS KZitem VIDEO! :-D
@MrBillCNW
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rowan for another great video especially having steam in it. Still haven’t gone rail Fanning since we moved to our new home in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina but we’re finally getting things unpacked and put away and organize so I can finally start doing some rail Fanning, But to go rail fanning I have to drive over a hour north of me to see Norfolk Southern or CSX main lines. Oh well that’s life in the big city. Anyway take care Rowan good to hear you on KZitem. 🤓
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill, I appreciate your support!
@JimPearsonPhotography
2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video! Very well put together and edited Rowan!
@kevp9601
2 жыл бұрын
This is so much FUN !
@trackman174
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful locomotive! Love how the whistle echos through the hills.
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Yesssss same!!
@RDG179
2 жыл бұрын
And that is what 2102 had, back in Freight service days in the 1940s & 50s. Pretty much standard whistle on Reading Freight Steam Engines. Their Passenger Engines had the famous Reading 6-chime, which we’ll get to hear later this year.
@Ozarkrailfanprod8098
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I love Steam. it’s So Cool that there’s Still those Locos Today, and Sorry I’m Late Commenting on This Video.
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
You're cgood, thanks for watching!!
@Ozarkrailfanprod8098
2 жыл бұрын
@@RailfanRowan no problem 😉
@paulfalzarano5930
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job Rowan👌
@DeansofNomadica
2 жыл бұрын
People may not realize how hard it is to get a black paint work done like I see on this locomotive. The wet sanding process.... is hard to imagine.
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
You're right, I cannot imagine without having seen it. Very admirable work
@DeansofNomadica
2 жыл бұрын
@@RailfanRowan Black paint is a unforgiving color to paint things because any imperfections during the preparation will show through the final painting applications. Very different than painting the color of white. When you interviewed the two painters, the painter on the right.... look can see his reactions of him showing through saying, "you folks got no idea" of the job we had to do! Real good job on the video footage, Rowan! I don't recall #1309 looking as good as #2102......
@S0M3GUY778
2 жыл бұрын
I live in NZ, and my first ever exposure to American steam engines was a documentary on the old Blue Mountain and Reading railway where it featured 425 and 2102 heavily. Seeing that 425 had been restored was heartwarming and was even more excited to hear that 2102 was on her way to being restored as well. She looks as beautiful as she did in that old VHS documentary I had. What a phenomenal restoration work
@Trainman-zp4eq
2 жыл бұрын
Rowan man you have got to be one of the luckiest railfans ever I mean getting to 1309 and 2102 on there test runs that’s just amazing
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@Brian_rock_railfan
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@DH2906PRODUCTIONS
2 жыл бұрын
The engine and whistle knocked me out of the ball park. What a beautiful engine. Great video rowan
@renemarkgraf3343
2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome how that whistle sounds in the cool morning !
@SteamCrane
2 жыл бұрын
An old friend, spent many hours with her back in the 1980's. Rode Ronceverte to Cass, many trips around Ohio + PA. Erie RR Kent OH to Greenville PA(?), the Pitsburgh + Shawmut trips, Horseshoe with 4070. R+N guys did a fantastic job! Exactly 1000th like!
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Yay!! Thanks for the like!
@ironhorsemedia2881
2 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing to see all of these new restored steam engines coming back!
@kevp9601
2 жыл бұрын
This is gonna be GREAT !
@railfanningrailproductions
2 жыл бұрын
Cool that great
@kevp9601
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome Back
@kevp9601
2 жыл бұрын
I Am So Happy
@kevp9601
2 жыл бұрын
I Love It a Lot
@transittown7891
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. I love classic steam trains. This one looks pretty old school 😊👍
@kentonkloos3490
2 жыл бұрын
Great job on the vid! I bought a ticket to ride for July 2nd. I can't wait. The paint job is gorgeous!.( Riding the Western Maryland 1309 on the 1st). It looks very similar to Milwaukee Road 261. Not a big fan of the shrill whistle, I loved the Frisco 1522's throaty, mournful whistle . I helped restore that ole 1926 Mountain type in 1988. Kenton Kloos, Affton Mo.
@doublediamondrailroad5949
2 жыл бұрын
Lots of pretty Steam, but Whistle sounds like Germany 1942. Hogan’s Heroes trains going buy before blowing up. 😉
@roberthuron9160
2 жыл бұрын
Rowan,your usual excellent editorial and PROFESSIONAL camera work,is really showing up!! Having 2102,in steam,is really icing on the cake 🎂! The weather co-operated because there was nice even lighting,and it showed off the paint,and running gear,to perfection!! Cloudy weather under some circumstances helps,rather than hinders photography 📸!! Great work,and did you do some uprating on your equipment,there is a real jump in the definition department!! Thanks again for your determination and diligence!! THANK YOU 😇!!
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you as always Robert, you're awesome man. To God Be The Glory!!
@RyanKostelnik-wg4ec
Жыл бұрын
Now Soon WE Should Have The Ramble 2100 Almost Finished With Restoration Since Last Operational Use For 2100 Was I Think 2006 But I’m Proud That The 2102 Returned TO Operational Life Since 31 Years Ago Back IN 1991
@illinoiscentral4185
Жыл бұрын
Reading t1 was actually a 2-8-0 consolidation and the reading lines rebuilt the 2-8-0 to 4-8-4 t1s in 1943
@jordonfreeman166
2 жыл бұрын
Just like any lady, if you told 2102 her weight, she’d probably say “nah, I’m half that.”
@robertcharlessceats3647
2 жыл бұрын
Top notch Rowan. The finest what I would call "traditional style" American steam locomotive I have ever seen. An incredible restoration, it looks stunning. For me, many will not agree I am sure, but this is way above cigar shaped locos like 611. Absolutely cannot wait for the next update on this superb locomotive. Congratulations on this Rowan, I always look forward to your productions. Many thanks
@AdmiralColdhead
2 жыл бұрын
To think, her cab was just being done. Welcome back 2102
@regularguy7266
2 жыл бұрын
One of her sisters, Reading 2100, is also being restored in Cleveland, Ohio. She'll be done between the end of this year and 2024. She'll most likely run next year.
@jamesalles139
2 жыл бұрын
where to find her? *Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad Passenger Department*
@christopherdibble5872
2 жыл бұрын
The engineers don'twave from the trains anymore, not like they did back in 1954.
@regularguy7266
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know why people don't like her Reading Hooter whistle. In my opinion, it sounds great! I never thought it sounded European, and just because it's a big locomotive, doesn't mean it can't have a higher pitched whistle.
@thomasavensjr.2790
2 жыл бұрын
Great to see the Reading rr 2102 back in operation, there are 4 class T1 locomotives left in existence & now one example is back in service. Later on this year hopefully the 2100 will see operation after it's rebuild has been completed.
@Dannyedelman4231
2 жыл бұрын
She was actually a I10sa 2-8-0 built in 1925 but was rebuilt to a 4-8-4 in 1945
@BiggHoss
Жыл бұрын
That paint job is immaculate, from an automotive painter that is so impressive. That black looks dripping wet its so glossy, I can't imagine how many hours they spent cutting and buffing this
@Tennfatmatt
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely a beautifully done restoration of a great steam locomotive.! It is a wonderful example of an era when steam was king.
@budgiemama7698
2 жыл бұрын
Wish they would do something with reading 2101. Still very cool that her sister is back in action.
@Mr_wayne0805
2 жыл бұрын
That Loco is just amazing. what a fantastic piece of engineering. 👍
@gabrielreider3225
2 жыл бұрын
The 425 will double head 2102 on August 13th
@KitKatDan
2 жыл бұрын
6:02 sounded like one of those indian call flutes. That gave me goosebumps
@shawnpowell5876
2 жыл бұрын
Great video Rowan and its amazing to think of the man power and ingenuity that went in to building a steam locomotive! They're definitely a work of art and quite a sight to see traveling the rails! Thanks again for sharing your videos along with your time and effort to get the BEST FOOTAGE!
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the compliment Shawn!
@1940limited
2 жыл бұрын
This locomotive will be an astonishing draw. The crowds for all of its runs this summer will be phenomenal. All upper class seats for all trips are already sold out. My wife and I are riding the July trip. We had to take coach seats; all that was still available. A lot of the spectators in this video weren't even born when this locomotive last ran.
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Lovely, I have tickets for a few weekends mysefl
@1940limited
2 жыл бұрын
@@RailfanRowan Enjoy the ride. We've waited a long time for it.
@buijs1967
2 жыл бұрын
It looks amazing, the body work is spotless. Thanks for sharing and greetings from Europe.
@chaosdemonwolf1
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful piece of machinery. Is she always that clean or was she recently repainted?
@illinoiscentral4185
Жыл бұрын
Hey Rowan I have one of the original reading blue mountain and northern railroad spikes
@CPAlburtisRailfan
2 жыл бұрын
The Pup was the nicest thing in the video. Can’t stand that rolling culvert.
@RDG179
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job on this 2102 video . I like the Drone shots . Gotta get one of those.
@daniel_the_railfan
2 жыл бұрын
Great vid man!! Made sure to share it!
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan!
@truckinpoppop6777
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Rowan, I heard a rumor that you were working for NS now. Truth or fiction? 😁
@valeriebassett3107
2 жыл бұрын
Kudos to all that brought her back to life. She is one beautiful train.
@nileadam7336
2 жыл бұрын
It is a good time to see 2102 running again in April 2022!
@charleslegette2979
2 жыл бұрын
She sure looks pretty me and my fiancee will come up from south carolina to ride behind her this year I love the hooter
@_cyan2742
2 жыл бұрын
lord I gotta get out to Port Clinton to see that thing, seems to be s slight peek at what 2100 may look like in the coming while
@Bugster42
2 жыл бұрын
batiful loco great work involved
@rudycarlson8245
2 жыл бұрын
Are they going to put her original whistle back on?
@stcyardmaster6094
2 жыл бұрын
One more comment - the scene of 2102 pulling an excursion at 1:00 was in 1985 on the ex-CNJ RR in Lehigh Gap, near Palmerton, PA. I was on that train!! Along with my fellow railfan and long time friend Harris Tower. This was an excursion from Reading to Allentown - Jim Thorpe via Conrail. We arrived at Jim Thorpe hours late due to 2102 derailing on the wye at Hellertown, and even later when the boiler foamed due to water taken on at Lehighton (in emergency due to running late). The train stopped in Emmaus around 12:00AM. Conrail sent a rescue set of diesels that got us back to reading around 5AM. It was quite a trip!!
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Wow that's certainly an interesting trip!! Thanks so much for sharing that history!
@PANortheasternRailfan
2 жыл бұрын
The video turned out great! Awesome job from your friend, visitor #6!!
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Aaaaahhhh, VISITOR #6!!! You're awesome man, thanks for being a aprt of my day that day!
@PANortheasternRailfan
2 жыл бұрын
@@RailfanRowan Thanks man, you’re awesome too! It was great to meet you and made the chase even better
@RandomRetroTrainGuy82
2 жыл бұрын
2102: It feels great to be alive again. 😊
@charleslegette2979
2 жыл бұрын
There is something Abt the look of a 4-8-4
@ScottMichael82
2 жыл бұрын
What's so crazy about this is this steam engine came through my little down about 35 years ago. Me and my dad caught it here on the at the time Conrail Mon Line that runs to the coal mines in PA and WV. Then we ran up to the Pittsburgh Line and caught it there.
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
That's an incredible memory from before my time! Glad you could see it agin
@kimberlyatwood5154
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👏 so glad they restored that beautiful train!
@RailfanRowan
2 жыл бұрын
Kimberly, thanks for watching!!!
@kenz5469
2 жыл бұрын
Nice!! It would be better with a dual tone whistle, tho.
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