Really neat to see the breakdown of costs in labor, contracted services, the litany of supplies and admin cost. Not being familiar with the distribution of dollars on such a project it seems to me that the low percentage of admin cost is efficient and impressive. Great job. It’s been fun watching the progress.
It's good to see that these projects happen, even with the immense cost. Did you say those firebox doors are new production? I'm surprised they're still made. Could you share the details?
Yes, our good friends over on the 576 also needed firebox doors and had multiple sets cast to be available for others to purchase, as they do crack and wear out over time. As we are converting to oil they are no longer needed for the 2100, and are available.
One of our members donated $2,700 to have an exact replica of an all brass Reading 6 chime whistle made, which is what it will also use for the AFT 250.
When I asked, "Why wood?" the proper answer should have been, "Because we got the lumber for $200." The mechanic in me will always be trumped by the accountant. That said, this one video needs to be REQUIRED VIEWING for any and all thinking about restoration of any rail vehicle.
Thank you for your appreciation of this video. While the $200 deal for the wood was certainly generous, we still would have used wood even if we would have paid the full price of $1500-plus for it, as we know it would do the job without question.
@@AmericanSteamRailroad You are quite welcome. When I started in rail restoration all fantasies I harbored about the high standards of railroad maintenance evaporated almost instantly. Most of the stuff had been donated and fully personified “clapped out.” It always crossed my mind that the last person to work on the piece is probably pushing up daisies by now. As such I was always trying to find ways to future proof everything I worked on: quality paint with multiple layers, remove/abate all rust, clean/test all drains and, most importantly, don’t use materials that can absorb water or attract critters. Remember, the next person who may work on this may not have been born yet.
It’s shaping up to be an exciting fourth quarter for No. 250! Please DONATE to keep our progress rolling: www.americansteamrailroad.org/donate
Great work, very nice video. Greetings from Italy. Stefano
Really neat to see the breakdown of costs in labor, contracted services, the litany of supplies and admin cost. Not being familiar with the distribution of dollars on such a project it seems to me that the low percentage of admin cost is efficient and impressive.
Great job. It’s been fun watching the progress.
Bravo -- keep up the great work! Really appreciate you itemizing all of these expenses.
Once again, another step closer to
Awesome update! Love seeing a diversity of ages working on the 2100!
To think Reading, at one time, operated and maintained 30 T1s!
Keep up the great work. See you and her soon. :)
The only one that runs in the 2100 family is 2102 owned by RBMN
I’m a huge reading fan so keep the pace up and get that old girl running
It's good to see that these projects happen, even with the immense cost.
Did you say those firebox doors are new production? I'm surprised they're still made. Could you share the details?
Yes, our good friends over on the 576 also needed firebox doors and had multiple sets cast to be available for others to purchase, as they do crack and wear out over time. As we are converting to oil they are no longer needed for the 2100, and are available.
“Hey guys my wallet has a sizable dent but really it’s worth it.”
I've donated $100 cash and 2 boiler tubes.
Thank you!
Curious, is that new whistle her original freight whistle, or a Reading 6 chime passenger whistle?
I believe it was stated in a previous video she would be using a reading 6 chime
One of our members donated $2,700 to have an exact replica of an all brass Reading 6 chime whistle made, which is what it will also use for the AFT 250.
@@AmericanSteamRailroad Thanks! I was hoping she would use a Reading six.
What date is the completion expected to be ?
Moves at the pace of fundraising, so donate to American Steam Railroad today.
How much is unspent at the moment
Hello, all of the money discussed in the video has been spent, we still need to raise $145,000 to complete the restoration.
When I asked, "Why wood?" the proper answer should have been, "Because we got the lumber for $200." The mechanic in me will always be trumped by the accountant.
That said, this one video needs to be REQUIRED VIEWING for any and all thinking about restoration of any rail vehicle.
Thank you for your appreciation of this video. While the $200 deal for the wood was certainly generous, we still would have used wood even if we would have paid the full price of $1500-plus for it, as we know it would do the job without question.
@@AmericanSteamRailroad You are quite welcome. When I started in rail restoration all fantasies I harbored about the high standards of railroad maintenance evaporated almost instantly. Most of the stuff had been donated and fully personified “clapped out.” It always crossed my mind that the last person to work on the piece is probably pushing up daisies by now. As such I was always trying to find ways to future proof everything I worked on: quality paint with multiple layers, remove/abate all rust, clean/test all drains and, most importantly, don’t use materials that can absorb water or attract critters. Remember, the next person who may work on this may not have been born yet.