Steam Engine 425 - Restoration UPDATE (2024)
Вставка
- Опубліковано 27 січ 2024
- What happened to our prized 425 steam locomotive? Where is it located? How close is it to being back in service again?
If you want answers, videographer and RBMN staff member Jamie Makin (@JamieMakin ) has answers for you! She has taken onsite and behind-the-scenes video since 2022 of the 425 in our shops. If you are a fan of steam engines, you don't want to miss this video!
🎟️ PASSENGER
General - www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/
Schedule and Current Offerings - www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/sche...
FAQ - www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/faq
Careers - www.rbmnrr.com/employment
Magazine & News - www.rbmnrr.com/news
📸 SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook: / rbmnpassenger
🚨🚂𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰! 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞!
👕𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
- 40th Anniversary T-Shirts (sizes small-3x) $20.00
- Black 2102 Hats $25.00
- Green Reading and Northern Railroad Hats $25.00
- 2102 puzzles $26.00
📫𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶! 𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘻𝘪𝘱 𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘦
➡️𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲!
store.rbmnrr.com/
🛍️𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴!
2024 PASSENGER SCHEDULE & DATES COMING SOON!!
👍 Follow our social media channel to be first to learn about our most current updates!
Want more videos from Jamie Makin? Go to her channel! @JamieMakin
#RBMN #steamtrain #railfans - Розваги
I can't lie, I would LOVE to see the 425 back in her original BMRN black and yellow livery (with of course Reading and Northern painted on the tender). Wouldnt mind seein the headlight back on top of the smokebox, too, but both steamers in a nice shiny black? I think that'd look real classy!
It's a possibility
Anything is possible, but railroad ownership will have the final say over its paint scheme and headlight placement.
425 did look great in black, but you have to admit, the blue certainly does make it stand out!
@@RBMN I love 425 blue
Why not have a bit of both? blue and with the headlight above the smokebox?
Thanks for the report Jamie!
Right, "She'll be done when she's done." As the R&N's a working railroad I'd have to assume the 425's being rehabbed on a "time available" basis. She'll run again, she's too good to be left in a shed as a monument, her fans just have to be patient.
You know, some might want 425 redone in a black paint job but personally I like the Blue Comet inspired paint scheme!
Well said, that about sums it up.
@@RBMN Thanks for the kind words!
That 425 is just so handsome.
Good job people, good job. 👍
Thank you, glad you think so! We appreciate the kind remark about our people too.
Happy that 425’s progress is coming along! Great update RBMN! Still My Favorite Railroad Of All Time!
We are happy with the progress so far as well. Glad to hear that we are your favorite railroad!
@@RBMNI really enjoy seeing 2102 in operation, I hope to see 425 in person for my self some day, it would be a great moment. Keep up the great work and effort to restoring 425, and I’m excited for her return to service.
I've been missing 425 ever since the last time I wrote her on November 5th 2022 I'm just glad to know she'll be back soon! Stay strong the blue diamond!
You are not alone, #425 will be back before you know it!
Thank you for the update, she'll be done when she's done... Taking it one step at a time, the steam team is doing a fantastic job doing their work, gotta be thorough for a job complete job well done.
Well said. We absolutely want to ensure the work is done properly before putting #425 back in service.
I've watched several videos of both 2102 and 425 during their early years when you guys were still the BM&R. When 2102 came back in 2022, you guys finally had two operational steam locomotives for the first time since 1991. Best of luck to you guys!
It was a long time. If you happened to witness or ride on our August 2022 Iron Horse Ramble, they operated together for the first time since the 1980s!
I sadly haven't, as I don't live in Pennsylvania, but I've seen videos of it. I believe it was the first time since about 1987 that they doubleheaded, which is crazy to think about.
You guys are doing a fantastic job of my favorite engine #425, i hope it will return to service in 2025!
Thank you. We assure you it will be worth the wait!
2102 is the standard black 425 has become the famous blue engine
#425's blue paint scheme certainly does make it stand out from other operable steam locomotives!
Not going to lie, but I do like the circle logo that 425 has, and I would like to see the 2102 having the same logo, but that's my two cent, you guys do a great job, and can't wait for the ticket announcement on Thursday.
Thank you! Hope you got your tickets!
RBMN being RBMN, I’d probably expect her to be back by this year or next year. Nice!
So am I! It will be a good day to see this, the last Gulf, Mobile and Northern steam locomotive in operation once again.
It's always a good day when steam in is operation!
We are not setting a definitive timeline for #425's return, but as many have noted, we want to be sure it is in perfect working order before we roll it out.
Now that I’m thinking about all this, it makes me wonder. What kinda trains would pull when it comes back? I thought I heard 2102 would be taking over the Autumn Leaf trains, which is usually the only times in the year that the locomotive crosses the entire mainline for excursions, so I wasn’t sure what’s planned for its excursion future.
@@-_Spiral_- I assume regular Lehigh Gorge Scenic RR trips and the Mountain Top Rotary stuff.
I'm curious if there will be any mechanical modifications towards 425, such as a new lubrication system, maybe a new stoker, ect. Either way, its the railroads decision, and I'll be happy when she returns to service!
We are not sure yet on what mechanical modifications #425 may receive. But, rest assured, the job will be done right before it returns to service!
My beautiful blue train 💙💙💙
It will be even more beautiful when it is alive with steam!
@@RBMN oh ok
Nice locomotive.
Thank you! We would like to think so too!
John(RBMN 425):I Wish that I Could Be Done With This Inspection Test So I Can Run Again
Though I've yet to visit Pennsylvania, I'm looking forward to seeing the "Four and a Quarter " run again. And I would like to see 2102 in person as well. Both locos are on my top 20 list of favorite steam locomotives.
We are sure to have more excursions with #2102 this year! Come visit eastern Pennsylvania and take a ride!
I hope to see 425 in person while Running.
We are working diligently to get #425 back up and running. Keep watching for updates!
RBMN does such an excellent job taking care of their steam engines. I am so excited to see the 425 when it’s all done after overhaul. Well done to the RBMN for doing such good work on her
We take meticulous care of our steam engines; hence we are not setting a timeline on when #425 will be ready. We will post the news immediately on our website when the work is done!
@@RBMN awesome, Keep up the great work!
Y’all considering the Blue and Gold paint again? Imo, it’d bd pretty stunning again.
Time will tell what #425 will look like once it emerges from the shop.. stay tuned!
I have followed the 425 for a long time she is by far one of my favorite steam locomotives ever. I do have a question about the 425 if you could answer it when was she built? We miss you old friend but you are getting the attention that you need and we will soon hear your call once again! But until then get the rest that you need and get the work that you need done, we will see you soon! You got yourself a new subscriber!
#425 was built in January 1928 at the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia, PA. We hope to have it back soon. Thank you for subscribing!
@@RBMN thanks for the information!
@@RBMN I have two questions about the 2102. What’s her maximum boiler pressure and how long has she been with The RBMN? The railroad has done a beautiful job on her!
@@rudycarlson8245 The #2102 has a working boiler pressure of 240psi and was acquired by the Reading & Northern Railroad in 1986.
@@RBMN thanks for the information!
I know 2102 and 425 can't talk but i feel like they would have some good conversations with each other in the shed.😂
😂 We are sure #425 and #2102 share plenty of interesting stories about their adventures!
Since 425 is already blue, RBMN should decal it for Pan Am Railways.
Reading & Northern has no affiliation with Pan-Am Railways, therefore that is not very likely. We are all waiting to see if it will have a new RBMN look when it is ready!
@@RBMN You guys are good sports. I wasn't serious 🤪
Informative, interesting video. Thanks for update.
Thank you for watching!
What do you think will happen? When might it return, any clues are much appreciated! What colors do you think it’ll be? Personally, I love it the way it is and would be devastated if they changed its look.
Our website will certainly feature the news once a return date is known. As for its appearance, railroad ownership gets to decide that. We are sure it will keep everyone guessing!
425: I’ll be back!
Yes it will, well said!
Nicely done on 425, she'll now run while 2102 is in operation now.
We ran them together in 2022, we are hoping to be able to do it again!
Since 2102 started back, I've been curious too wondering what happened to the Blue Queen #425. I thought it was just resting from all the excursions it ran.
#425 is down for its mandatory 1472-day/15 year inspection/rebuild. We currently have no estimated timeline for its return to service, but stay tuned!
this is the exact video that was on the jamie makin channel
Jamie is our unofficial "videographer", which is why her videos frequently turn up on our UA-cam channel.
The firebox steel pitting from corrosion jumped out to me, it likely looks worse than it is, UT will settle that. Curious how many test points and how they document each UT grid patch. Excuse me but I have been beat over the head with corrosion assessments on my compressor station yard piping this past week! This is serious business,
Certainly the four and a quarter takes less cubic dollars to overhaul versus the 02.
Considering the massive investment they put into the 02 on this last round, you wonder if it’s next 1472 will not be quite as costly.
Wow the 02 looks like a well preserved classic car! Hope I can get up there again to before I leave this world.
Our fine steam shop crew will go over #425 coupler to coupler to ensure that everything is in proper working order before it goes back into service. It is certainly smaller than #2102!
Ngl im a california railfanner but i wana see 425 oporate ounce again!
#425 will be back! Come on over to the east coast for a ride when it is back up and running!
cant got no money+im like 13 itll prop be oporating when im old enough tho@@RBMN
@@AroyalGibus Don't worry, we will keep our steam locomotives maintained and operable for many years to come. You will get your chance!
maybe u will get some new locomoitves aswell!@@RBMN
3:12 Yikes, Look How Rusty 425’s Old Boiler Tubes Are. Thankfully They’ve Already Received New Boiler Tubes For Her.
They take a beating. The boiler tubes are merely a part of the rebuild process!
Interesting what's required to overhaul the engine. Looks like complicated work.
It is very complicated work and must be done correctly in order for us to put smiles on the faces of 425's fans!
I hope 425 runs again
#425 will run again for sure. It just takes to time to ensure a complex machine such as it is in top working order!
I think it’s funny how steam locomotives have to get a ultrasound😂
Funny, possibly, but a vital step in ensuring the locomotive will operate properly.
I can say reading and norther 425 a blue color is me favorite locomotive if me ever see with poland no have locomotive :( And good work me really happy to see again reading and northen 425 and me interesing of this is hi back 2025. GOOD WORK
We are happy to hear that! Thank you!
Im confused, the video proports to be an update yet most of the footage was shot back in June. Am I missing half a year somewhere?
It's a combination of footage from December 2022, June 2023, and most from January 2024. Since it had been a while since we checked in on her, I wanted to include this broad range in one video to get everyone up to date.
That makes sense, it was hard to see at 1st what footage was from when. Good job overal.@@JamieMakin
@@joelbiallas2520 no worries and thanks! The footage I got in June was never enough to make a full video from; it was just extra stuff I got when I was there to do a video on 2102. So you didn't miss anything at all in terms of updates. Thanks for watching!
These are just my two cents but I think R&N should bring back the old 2008 scheme, I like the dark blue but idk, sometimes I miss the Blue Comet inspired scheme she used to have when I was a kid.
I know there's also been a lot of talk about going back to the older 90s BM&R/GM&N look, possibly with the modern dark blue scheme, but to me she was most iconic in the 2008-2014 era when she was strutting around in the all-blue undercarriage with a matching set of blue cars.
Here's an idea; there's still a half a dozen or so "unmarked" cars on the roster, why not bring back the RBMN blue for whenever those cars get repainted? 425 back in her 2008 livery, a handful of matching cars, and heres another crazy idea: re-intrudoce the blue Lehigh Gorge scheme for one of the Geeps.
Now R&N essentially has two matching trainsets that represent two different but equally important eras of growth for the railroad(the 1980s/90s with 2102, and the 2000s/2010s with 425) and all it required was a little blue paint.
Again, just my two cents..
Not sure what #425 will come out of the shop looking like at this point, but all of the cars will eventually be red to make the fleet more uniform. On longer excursions we often have cars that normally appear on the LGSR in the consist.
@@RBMN I have noticed that, well I like the current look anyway, so I'm not complaining. Just an idea.
Hope they don't paint her blue again ...
For me it's a pretty cool paint, i mean the black one from the 80s was good but also a good one too
425 has been in its current blue paint scheme since 2015, time will tell if something different is planned!
We always try to keep #425, and all of our equipment for that matter, looking great!
@@RBMN I've never done any work on the RR ,let alone steam engines ,but realize how much work the maintenance and upkeep is on them . Thank you to Andy and everyone involved in doing it ...
@@RBMNif I had my druthers about me, I’d keep her in blue, give her her high headlight and numberplate back, but keep the swinging bell between the domes on the boiler. Nothing against the pneumatic Pennsy Bell, I just like the swinging one more. Kinda a “Best Of Both Worlds”.
Whatever ya’ll will do, she will look great regardless. 🤘
terrible back grd music
this is bullshit SRC would have it done in a year. i want lots of time with 2102 so u have what Ohio central didn`t have with 6325 & 1293. plus we need more american units runnin`
Reading & Northern is a very busy freight railroad and unfortunately that means sometimes projects like #425 become secondary. But rest assured it will be back up and running soon!
strasburg runs freight too@@RBMN
Actually this appears to be moving along VERY well, remember the 02 thog was in slumber then slow overhaul for 30 years! The four and a quarter is likely much more economical to run and operate. They have incentive to get it back quickly. To slower to parts burn on both locomotives. I am still glad they are ruining the 02 like they stole it. Chest thumping stack talk puts more butts in seats IMHO.
@@Railfan705RBMN is a busy railroad and doing a restoration on a steamer takes time and plus they gotta replace certain parts and get those parts delivered or made then they need to put it back together and that takes time so just be patient 425 will be back soon and the diesel trips are always fun to
@@Railfan705I really hope you realize that 1472 rebuilds will take like 1-2 years to complete but it possibly could take 3 years, for Example East broad top I believe took 3 years to completely rebuild EBT 16, and Strasburg I assume can get 90 done by 2025. But then again RBMN is more busy with freight work so 425 will be done when it’s done, So just please relax about it and at least be happy we have 2102.