All the hard work and time and money it takes to restore a locomotive, then the simple thing of it moving under it's own steam brings so many smile. Hats off to Reading and Northern RR
I'll bet she looks better then she did when she rolled out of the Reading shops, R&N did a great job. I'm drooling for some tonnage on those big grades, nothing barks like a T-1.
wow man some of your footage of this event is better than footage from some of the "big dogs" out there in the railfan/enthusiast world!!! thanks for sharing. i live about an hour and a half from here and was unable to make it for this event...thanks for putting me in the seat to view this...two thumbs up!!!
Amazing. I have so many questions though with how it all works. What causes the smoke out of the smoke stack to change how dark it is? Why is there so much steam coming out the bottom half when the engine is moving slower? Why is it pushing the cars backwards instead of forwards? What’s the liquid pouring out the bottom?
Thank you! And all good questions. The smoke varies in darkness typically based on how much new coal is being placed on the fire within the locomotive. When new coal is added it begins to burn immediately, which produces a lot of dark smoke. The reason why there was a lot of steam coming out the bottom in this specific instance was because this was 2102’s first couple of moved since a rebuild, so they wanted to blast out any possible dirt that could be build up in any cylinders or pipes, leading to a lot of heat exhaustion. If you see a steam engine do this normally, it’s usually for the similar reason of blowing out condensation that builds up in the locomotive. 2102 is pushing cars backwards in this instance because they had to first go to the city of Reading on the mainline, which was southbound. Without a way to turn it around, 2102 has to push the cars backwards. The liquid pouring out the bottom is water, typically a result of condensation or slight leakage from injecting new water into the boiler. Hope that answered your questions lol
@@PANortheasternRailfan Wow thank you for the reply. Very interesting. I wasn't sure if the steam coming out the bottom or even popoff valves at the top were to help regulate pressure. I'm into O Gauge trains, but always wondered what was actually going on with real steam engines.
@@mootsym Sure thing! And there is a pressure relief valve on the top of steam locomotive that will pop open if the pressure it too high in the boiler. Other than that though, any other steam that comes out of the locomotive typically serves a specific purpose
The open air car and caboose was added for the staff who restored the locomotive to ride behind. And the flatbed I believe was used for weight or an initial spacer between the open air and the locomotive. We actually thought it would be set off at some point along the mainline, however, it wasn’t. It was set off at outer station. I didn’t include that part in the video
@@PANortheasternRailfan I thought it must have been set off somewhere for something, but figured lots of people would have done a video on it. I understood the caboose and open air car, but was puzzled by the flat car. Maybe it was intended to be delivered to outer station for some reson. Thanks for the reply.
That is part of 2102’s coal auger system. It is not hand fired like 425 and instead has a motor that runs that shaft which turns an auger to feed coal from the tender into the locomotive.
@@PANortheasternRailfan I thought possibly that's what it was, but wasn't sure. Thanks for the clarification and that 425 is hand fired. I always wondered about that, too.
They find any small issues needing attention?.............I figured Andy was probably at the throttle at some point in all that. It sure looks like that will have a great reliable work horse to run for years to come.
@@PANortheasternRailfan Any chance any of you guys could get Andy's thoughts on the entire rebuild on video? I find him as fascinating as his railroad, others say things can't be done, he does them, and does them well, his steam projects included.
What a beautiful machine. I think I was born 50 years too late. Congratulations on the dedication it must take to complete such a task. Bravo!
All the hard work and time and money it takes to restore a locomotive, then the simple thing of it moving under it's own steam brings so many smile. Hats off to Reading and Northern RR
A legend from the past is born again at last. Roll on T-1.
What a thoroughbred she is!! Nice video mate; many thanks!! So good to be able to see & hear this 🔥
An outstanding video of the 02! Your granddad would love it.
Thanks! I’m sure he would
Majestic steam locomotive back to life, looks like a superb job and successful trail trip....
Very cool looking machine, awesome job bringing her back!!
I so remenber, and miss, the sights, sounds, and smells of the steam locomotives. Congratulations on a job well done.
Awesome video of 2102!
Earth, Wind, Fire and Water, all the elements combined.. Magic
I'll bet she looks better then she did when she rolled out of the Reading shops, R&N did a great job. I'm drooling for some tonnage on those big grades, nothing barks like a T-1.
Fabulous! What a beautiful machine this is !
What an amazing loco! Big & beautiful. Well done to all for the resto & thank you for sharing this. Greets from Aussie.
Wow! That’s very cool.
The engineers don't wave from the trains anymore, not like they did back in 1954 still get a tear in my eye when I hear an old train in the night.
Hello, just discovered your channel - liked and subscribed. Very nice footage, great artwork. Thumbs up and Greetings from Bavaria, Germany !!!
Thanks, and welcome!
I was there! And Railfan Rowan!
Indeed! I got to meet him; quite the day!!
wow man some of your footage of this event is better than footage from some of the "big dogs" out there in the railfan/enthusiast world!!! thanks for sharing. i live about an hour and a half from here and was unable to make it for this event...thanks for putting me in the seat to view this...two thumbs up!!!
Thanks man! I appreciate that!!
shes alive!
Amazing. I have so many questions though with how it all works. What causes the smoke out of the smoke stack to change how dark it is? Why is there so much steam coming out the bottom half when the engine is moving slower? Why is it pushing the cars backwards instead of forwards? What’s the liquid pouring out the bottom?
Thank you! And all good questions. The smoke varies in darkness typically based on how much new coal is being placed on the fire within the locomotive. When new coal is added it begins to burn immediately, which produces a lot of dark smoke. The reason why there was a lot of steam coming out the bottom in this specific instance was because this was 2102’s first couple of moved since a rebuild, so they wanted to blast out any possible dirt that could be build up in any cylinders or pipes, leading to a lot of heat exhaustion. If you see a steam engine do this normally, it’s usually for the similar reason of blowing out condensation that builds up in the locomotive. 2102 is pushing cars backwards in this instance because they had to first go to the city of Reading on the mainline, which was southbound. Without a way to turn it around, 2102 has to push the cars backwards. The liquid pouring out the bottom is water, typically a result of condensation or slight leakage from injecting new water into the boiler. Hope that answered your questions lol
@@PANortheasternRailfan Wow thank you for the reply. Very interesting. I wasn't sure if the steam coming out the bottom or even popoff valves at the top were to help regulate pressure. I'm into O Gauge trains, but always wondered what was actually going on with real steam engines.
@@mootsym Sure thing! And there is a pressure relief valve on the top of steam locomotive that will pop open if the pressure it too high in the boiler. Other than that though, any other steam that comes out of the locomotive typically serves a specific purpose
Is this the saving reading 4-8-4 T1 used on the Chess special?
No, that was one of its sister locomotives #2101. It currently sits at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum
How was the make up of the test consist determined? What was the purpose of the flat car with rail on it that later disappeared?
The open air car and caboose was added for the staff who restored the locomotive to ride behind. And the flatbed I believe was used for weight or an initial spacer between the open air and the locomotive. We actually thought it would be set off at some point along the mainline, however, it wasn’t. It was set off at outer station. I didn’t include that part in the video
@@PANortheasternRailfan I thought it must have been set off somewhere for something, but figured lots of people would have done a video on it. I understood the caboose and open air car, but was puzzled by the flat car. Maybe it was intended to be delivered to outer station for some reson. Thanks for the reply.
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What is the shaft spinning between the locomotive and tender?
That is part of 2102’s coal auger system. It is not hand fired like 425 and instead has a motor that runs that shaft which turns an auger to feed coal from the tender into the locomotive.
@@PANortheasternRailfan I thought possibly that's what it was, but wasn't sure. Thanks for the clarification and that 425 is hand fired. I always wondered about that, too.
@@1940limited No. It's NOT hand fired.. It's auto stoked by the auger which carries coal from tender to firebox..
I live 2102's whistle @ 6:32 They did a good job of rebuilding her.. And we wait for 2100 First test fire and its whistle
They find any small issues needing attention?.............I figured Andy was probably at the throttle at some point in all that. It sure looks like that will have a great reliable work horse to run for years to come.
As far as I know and based on how the test runs looked, it seemed as though everything ran smoothly. If anything it’s probably minor glitches
@@PANortheasternRailfan Any chance any of you guys could get Andy's thoughts on the entire rebuild on video? I find him as fascinating as his railroad, others say things can't be done, he does them, and does them well, his steam projects included.