Reading & Northern 2102 - T-1 Caboose Hop

Test runs of RBM&N 4-8-4 #2102 continued on Friday April 8th with a run from the steam shop in Port Clinton to Jim Thorpe and return. The consist was just the #2102 and a red RBM&N caboose with the railroads "Road of Anthracite" logo. The engine ran tender first back to Port Clinton, creating some unique views of the engine in reverse. Enjoy!
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[@NYSWWC6633]

This engine coming back is exactly what we need to lift up our spirits again!

[@fuscoproductions]

Lovely! You got some sweet light today, too.

[@BeltLineProductions]

Thank you Joe! The light was really nice yesterday!

[@ethanmorel2746]

This has Andy Muller Jr. at the throttle as he’s testing out the locomotive after sitting in idle for thirty-one years.

[@1940limited]

It's great he's able to run it again after all hat time. he looks a lot older. You can't restore people like you can machinery.

[@Sam-ch8no]

OOOO LOOK AT THAT BIG BEAUTIFUL GWORL!!!!OUGHH!!!!! GORGEOUS

[@stcyardmaster6094]

Thanks, Belt Line Productions for your video of these 2102 test runs!! I was at work and couldn't get trackside. I was on site 31 years ago when 2102 ran test runs pulling a loaded coal train from Tamaqua to North Reading yard to prepare for the first R&N Railfan weekend in June 1991. It's on my you tube channel. Keep up the great work!!

[@BeltLineProductions]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@railroadingrambler218]

Handsome locomotive, excellent locations & camerawork. Back-up moves especially interesting

[@DanCron]

Magnificent machine!

[@skero8069]

we need to see this loco as Delaware and Hudson 302!

[@hermanschannel4352]

Those last two shots tho, that whistle is haunting.

[@MPT_Productions]

Another great collection of shots!

[@BeltLineProductions]

Thanks! It was a great day!

[@ConcededGlue182]

it's great to see the 2102 back on the rails again.

[@AdekL1011]

Amazing for eyes and ears 👍👍👍

[@raymondleggs5508]

Woooooooop! Woooop!

[@robkrasinski6217]

The first time I rode behind it from South Hamburg to Temple in April 1988 the tender was blank before BM&R was painted on it, now it is blank again before they paint Reading and Northern on it. I rode behind it again from Emmaus to Pennsburg on Sept 7, 1991.

[@BrodieProductions412]

Another awesome video on the 2102

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Very nice

[@BeltLineProductions]

Thank you!

[@willikusche3587]

R&N was so sure that 2102 was in such great shape that they didn't need to take along a backup engine...

[@steamgent4592]

Excellent video well done!

[@BeltLineProductions]

Thank you very much!

[@BenBensonStudios]

Will you be seeing 2102 on any of the Iron Horse Rambles excursions this year?

[@BeltLineProductions]

Yes, we will be chasing and riding the Iron Horse Rambles excursions later this year.

[@BenBensonStudios]

Awesome! Will there be a DVD/Blu-Ray of the excursions?

[@dwkcamman611]

Very nice!

[@BeltLineProductions]

Thanks!

[@AlexTrain5249]

The hooter sounds a little low in pitch. Was it really cold that day? If it wasn’t then it was probably running at a lower pressure.

[@BeltLineProductions]

Weather was 50-60 degrees, and they were popping the safety valve coming down the grade into Jim Thorpe.

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Awesome!!

[@gliderydin2911]

What was the release of steam right at the end? The booster?

[@BeltLineProductions]

I believe that is the blowdown valve.

[@tropicalties3806]

Is the engine getting Reading Rambles Paint? 2124 looks sharp in it!

[@maxm2317]

That’s the plan.

[@robkrasinski6217]

They should paint it like 1985. And put the 6 chime on it. I don’t really like that high pitched whistle.

[@robkrasinski6217]

I’d rather hear the 6 chime Rambles whistle. The 6 chime sounds more beefy than the freight whistle.

[@maxwellwalcher6420]

there's the locomotive and How about NYC 5406.

[@regularguy7266]

What Steam Locomotive Restoration are you most excited for at this time?

[@rycn1450]

Go 2102