The Double Header Rambles with Reading and Northern 2102 and 425

It was the railroad event of the year, and I've never experienced a chase like it. Tamaqua caused a 20 minute delay due to the sheer volume of chasers, which caused me to not catch the train again until nearly Jim Thorpe. After a rough morning, I learned that 3 spots was about the best you could hope for, and my afternoon went much smoother, after the chaos that is Jim Thorpe of course. Aside from what a mess the roads and Jim Thorpe were, the Reading and Northern put on a great show and made for a fun day for thousands of people. The railroad had already sold out tickets for this excursion before it was announced that it would be a double header, so the railroad only did this for fun and because they can. Thanks to the R&N for putting this together when they did not have to. Perhaps we will see another double header in the fall, who knows?

[@user-kl9oh4wt7u]

I love this sooo much

[@brianfalzon6739]

You guys did a great job catching the second time doubleheader with 2102 and 425 yesterday, congratulations, that’s epic and incredibly awesome!

[@1chuck96]

Good call on the alternating whistles on 2102...it keeps everybody happy!

[@ethanmorel2746]

This was also the day that it was Andy Muller Jr’s 75th birthday.

[@BMMEC6000]

You can see me in a few shots!

[@mikebenjamin7535]

Awesome totally awesome, I am confused little on 2102 pretty sure it can run backwards on its power but though I heard does have trouble backing up a load that’s why at the triple crossing those diesels back train and passengers or am I wrong they do that cause less wear tare on those engines. Seems clearly this video 425 backing the 2102 cause clearly 425 differently has the power back 2102 up. But I could be wrong just wondering

[@Coffee_Rail1112]

LOL at 34:33 a paint chip off one of the cars almost hits the camera

[@jacobdubielak]

I just saw that happen

[@darrenswan600]

Paint chip jumpscare 💀💀💀

[@1chuck96]

So, and as I understand it...425 has NO stoker right? I'd sure like to meet the guy who does the "honors" there !!! What "balls" he has!

[@charlesraymond2751]

You know what I've noticed, I noticed that the coaches need to be painted.

[@ethanmorel2746]

That they do.