Reading & Northern 2102: The Autumn Leaf Crusader
On October 29, 2022, we set out to the Reading & Northern to chase their iconic steam locomotive, ex-Reading T1 #2102, as she pulls the railroad's famous Fall Foliage excursions. Join us as we catch the massive T-Hog giving it all she's got between Reading & Jim Thorpe.
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Locations:
0:00 Reading Outer Station
3:05 Milepost 67
4:24 Molino
5:51 Tamaqua Tunnel
8:27 Lake Hauto
9:42 Jim Thorpe Junction
14:40 Milepost 121
16:24 Hometown Hill
17:39 East Mahanoy Junction
18:37 Millers Crossing
19:42 Leesport
21:02 Reading Outer Station
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2102 should pull excursions to Pittston and Scranton, and possibly reunite with 2100 and 2124 one day!
@Laszlo.42
Жыл бұрын
I agree 100 percent! Also the RDG FP-7A from Steamtown to Jim Thorpe.
@thunderbird1921
Жыл бұрын
Supposedly, 2100 after its restoration is completed is going to visit Reading and likely do a doubleheader with 2102. When it will exactly happen is still unclear.
@BMMEC6000
Жыл бұрын
That’s probably very unlikely. Class ones don’t want steam locomotives anymore and there might not even be lines connecting the R&N to Scranton
@maxm2317
Жыл бұрын
One thing at a time. Patience, laddie.
@brianfalzon6739
Жыл бұрын
@@maxm2317 exactly
Great video Isak! It was nice seeing you at Reading Outer Station
@ITrooper089Productions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Harry! Was great seeing you there as well!
2102 looks great in autumn leaves I love it
@ITrooper089Productions
Жыл бұрын
She sure does!
The echo from 8:41-8:47 absolutely amazing
@ITrooper089Productions
Жыл бұрын
It really is!
She sure is a good looking locomotive!
@ITrooper089Productions
Жыл бұрын
That she is!
This is why I love steam locomotives so much - they always sound so cheerful and happy when they're doing what they're built to do, whether a fast passenger or heavy freight. 2102 with her signature 6 chime has got to be one of the awesome things that I've watched.
@ITrooper089Productions
Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
Excellent video!
@ITrooper089Productions
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
This footage you captured shows why 2102 is probably one of the most impressive steam engines now operating in the United States. The Reading & Northern did a fantastic job.
@ITrooper089Productions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! The Reading & Northern definitely know what they’re doing when it comes to mainline steam excursions.
I Want to see another Double Header!!!!!
Incredible video! I’m glad she got fixed quickly for this trip.
@ITrooper089Productions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! It was a relatively easy fix the guys up in Port Clinton, but yeah.
@JBS319
Жыл бұрын
425 was fired up in Port Clinton as a backup, but she wasn't needed on this run.
@northpennvalleysteamrailroad
Жыл бұрын
@@ITrooper089Productions 23:42 she sounded tired there.
Absolutely brilliant capture. It coulda been 1952 instead of 2022.
@ITrooper089Productions
Жыл бұрын
Indeed!
Excellent video😃⤴️⤴️Cool locomotive and wonderful scenery :)
@ITrooper089Productions
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
8:36 That echo
That Tamaqua tunnel scene is one of the best things in all recorded history.
@ITrooper089Productions
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey I was on that train! You can see me in the center seat (right side) of the 2nd dome car waving as the train passes by.
@tgv1138
Жыл бұрын
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Great looking run. I wish I had gone.
@ITrooper089Productions
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I would highly recommend checking out the Reading & Northern whenever you can, it’s a top-notch operation and super railfan friendly!
Oh man, going from Tamaqua Tunnel straight to Lake Hauto, you missed a lot! As soon as we passed the flange greaser, it all started to go wrong. We passed under the bridge at East Mahanoy Junction at walking speed billowing smoke and steam with the 2102 nearly stalling on multiple occasions. I've got a video on that coming out next week from the onboard perspective. The ride was great, the colors were spectacular, and everyone had a good time onboard and, as I can see, trackside as well.
@andrewdutton3831
Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I was chasing that train from Port Clinton all the way to Jim Thorpe. It was really a challenge keeping pace with it (and pulling ahead to see it pass) until Tamaqua. After that, we stopped just west of Nesquehoning and waited and waited and waited....wondering where the heck it disappeared to. Finally, after what seemed like 45 minutes, it came by.
Why is the whistle aimed to the sides and not to the front where it's needed?
Nice question though. How do you get to the wye in jim thorpe.
@ITrooper089Productions
Жыл бұрын
There’s a path leading to it from US Route 209. Best advise I can give you in finding it is find the Foamers.
What's the reason for 2 different whistles (Leesport)? I'm not a train buff.
@OldsVistaCruiser
Жыл бұрын
She carries a RDG freight hooter and a RDG 6-chime passenger whistle. They usually use both, but the sixer at major crossings.
Why are they using diesels at Jim Thorpe Junction?
@ITrooper089Productions
Жыл бұрын
To help Wye the train
I have one of the original reading lines Railroad spike
@ITrooper089Productions
Жыл бұрын
Nice
@illinoiscentral4185
Жыл бұрын
@@ITrooper089Productions it came from Delaware
@ITrooper089Productions
Жыл бұрын
@@illinoiscentral4185 cool