She’s now back in action. They did test runs on her nineteen days ago to Reading’s Outer Station, Tamaqua, and Jim Thorpe on three separate days. They’re arranging to do another one to JT tomorrow with a new paint scheme that they applied on her thanks to the Reading Railroad’s Historical Society member, Steve Gilbert.
@@ethanmorel2746 Steve has done all 2102s lettering since she was with RDI in Brownsville PA till now except the Constitution Special livery in 1987. That was done by a contract painter.
Was a great weekend but I think between the 3 Railfan Weekends Railfan II in 1987 was the best. That was spectacular especially the doubleheader with 2102 & 425.
the BM&Rs rails were so well maintained that even in reverse #2102 or #425 were allowed to 50_55mph! For a 2nd class railroad that was unheard of! They ran 10 years between South Hamburg and Temple pa on a pennsy branch line! But at least 425s now runs out of Jim Thorpe on the ex CNN to ex LV rails and that is one of the most scenic train rides in Pennsylvania! And 2102, hopefully she will be in steam again one day!
425 also runs out of the new Reading station a few times a year. It's just a boarding platform with a switch tower, with a steam train on display and a parking area. They should at least have built a station building with a waiting room and restrooms. The 425 Reading to Jim Thorpe runs are usually October. RDC's the rest of the year May to November.
She’s back now. They did test runs on her nineteen days ago by running down south to Reading’s Outer Station and then heading northeast to Tamaqua, and Jim Thorpe on three separate days. Their planning to do that again tomorrow with her new paint scheme they just put on a week ago by longtime Reading Company Technical and Historical Society member, Steve Gilbert.
I was at this weekend with a friend. It was a great show, with great weather the entire time. It's really a shame that the Pennsy E units are no longer operable. I know one of them still exists as just a car body that is, I think, part of a restaurant in Alabama. I don't know about the other one. Thanks for posting this.
3:10 - look at my baby go! I grew up as a boy riding behind 2102, and she will always have a place in my heart. I can't wait to see her run again!
She’s now back in action. They did test runs on her nineteen days ago to Reading’s Outer Station, Tamaqua, and Jim Thorpe on three separate days. They’re arranging to do another one to JT tomorrow with a new paint scheme that they applied on her thanks to the Reading Railroad’s Historical Society member, Steve Gilbert.
@@ethanmorel2746 Steve has done all 2102s lettering since she was with RDI in Brownsville PA till now except the Constitution Special livery in 1987. That was done by a contract painter.
Was a great weekend but I think between the 3 Railfan Weekends Railfan II in 1987 was the best. That was spectacular especially the doubleheader with 2102 & 425.
the BM&Rs rails were so well maintained that even in reverse #2102 or #425 were allowed to 50_55mph! For a 2nd class railroad that was unheard of! They ran 10 years between South Hamburg and Temple pa on a pennsy branch line! But at least 425s now runs out of Jim Thorpe on the ex CNN to ex LV rails and that is one of the most scenic train rides in Pennsylvania! And 2102, hopefully she will be in steam again one day!
425 also runs out of the new Reading station a few times a year. It's just a boarding platform with a switch tower, with a steam train on display and a parking area. They should at least have built a station building with a waiting room and restrooms. The 425 Reading to Jim Thorpe runs are usually October. RDC's the rest of the year May to November.
Thomas Bell 2102 is undergoing restoration at this time.
She’s back now. They did test runs on her nineteen days ago by running down south to Reading’s Outer Station and then heading northeast to Tamaqua, and Jim Thorpe on three separate days. Their planning to do that again tomorrow with her new paint scheme they just put on a week ago by longtime Reading Company Technical and Historical Society member, Steve Gilbert.
By bentink seen any stemer go through for more.
I was at this weekend with a friend. It was a great show, with great weather the entire time. It's really a shame that the Pennsy E units are no longer operable. I know one of them still exists as just a car body that is, I think, part of a restaurant in Alabama. I don't know about the other one. Thanks for posting this.
Thank you.
The Temple Station still exists and lives as of today.
Geez if I was there it would of felt like I died and went to heaven. I was born WAY too late
Yes it was. It's right there in the title.
Thank you for taking the time to post this wonderful video of the Blue Mountain & Reading Railroad. Was this a railfan weekend?
Len
Pottstown,PA.
Amazing video
Beautiful video!
Great video!
Very Very Very Nice!