Reading & Northern 2102 and 425: The Iron Horse Doubleheader (4K)
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For the first time in over 30 years, the two stars of Reading & Northern’s steam fleet, ex-Reading T-1 4-8-4 “Northern” #2102 and ex-Gulf, Mobile & Northern 4-6-2 “Pacific” #425, teamed up for a doubleheaded excursion from North Reading, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA. Thousands of people took to the tracksides to witness this historic event in R&N history, as the train traveled through towns such as Port Clinton, Tamaqua, and Nesquehoning along the way. Now, please enjoy this exciting presentation of doubleheading steam brought to you by Blue Comet Productions!
This video was filmed in August of 2022.
Excellent video of 2102 and
6 chime on 425 sounds a lot like the one she wore when she was restored back to operation in 2007, nice.
Yeah, I noticed that too
Pretty sure it's the same one from 2007 which is cool
Not to forget, but this was Andy Muller’s 75th Birthday on the day of the doubleheader. He was onboard of the rear of the Black Diamond Observation Car with his family and other invited guests.
Great video of 2102
Now the Reading & Northern has TWO steam locomotives.
If you close your eyes and just listen to the audio, you couldn't tell the difference between this and the original Iron Horse Rambles in the early 60s.
I was a passenger on that trip, and both the trip and this video were awesome!! I know the 425 is down for her 1,472-day inspection, but I can't wait to ride behind the 2102 again, and I would also love to see it running on another part of the R&N's system, such as on one of the new Pittston-to-Jim Thorpe runs.
You know the loco is working hard if you can barely hear the whistle over the sound of the engine
Doubleheading together for the 1st time since 1988.
Awesome video!!
Awesome, imagine a 611/2102 doubleheader excursion can happen one day!
@Sebastian Floyd that would be awesome!
I was riding in the cab of 425 and I had a blast
OMG OMG OMG - envy of every boy and girl near the tracks, I dare say!!!
This doubleheader rivals UP 4014 and 844 to Ogden, UT.
I heard saturday was a cluster but from what ive seen so far you really made out with the best shots! Fantastic video! I look forward to finally seeing 2102!
Nice
That was really sweet!
Those locomotives must have mighty fine toes to sound that good!
The sweetest toes around
@@BlueCometProductions Heh.... I still think Frisco 1522 has it better, mainly because of her shotgun exhaust :3
@@jimmyhook4852
Frisco 1522 had been considered "The World Loudest Steam Locomotive" because of her stack talk, but I’m considering giving that to Reading & Northern 2102.
(I was considering Reading & Northern 425, but after hearing how loud 2102 is, my mind changed immediately)
@@MackeyBigBoy4014 Regardless.... 1522 still is, in my own eyes, proud of having the title of The World's Loudest Steam Locomotive. :)
Cause after all.... even with her being silent now.... one day in hopefully the near future (hopefully by her 100th birthday in 2026), she will return and regain her rightful title. ;)
4 Loudest Steam Locomotives in the preservation era (in no particular order):
1. Frisco 1522
2. Reading 2102
3. Reading and Northern 425
4. Western Maryland 734
I also heard some people consider Norfolk and Western 1218, but I'm not entirely sure about that.
The immense amount of videos for of the Doubleheader from this past weekend is really incredible! :D
Shows how many people actually made it out
@@BlueCometProductions For sure =3
Since I already asked @TrainMaster 1218 (he was out there btw.) about how many people were pacing between Port Clinton and Jim Thorpe, I will ask it again anyways with a bit of a variation to it:
How many people were pacing the doubleheader between Port Clinton and Jim Thorpe? :)
I can’t answer that because I’ve either avoided the pacing by getting ahead early, or getting stuck in the aftermath
@@BlueCometProductions Ah. ^^'
Awesome work, traffic was really bad that day.
I’m having flashbacks as we speak
Traffic flashbacks = not good memories
Great stuff as usual. Good seeing you in Jim Thorpe
Likewise
Cool 😎
Great Video!!! It was such a great day for filming! For my first time at the R&N it was amazing!!!
A hectic but overall enjoyable day indeed
@@BlueCometProductions tell me about it!
You have the mop, I have the bucket! Let's get to work! It's a double header 2102 425. No spill left behind, the train is here. horray!
When it comes to transportation devices, can't invent nothing more human like than a steam locomotive!!!! Ant that's about the most whistle I have ever heard.......
nice
4:56 425, with a Reading 6 chime, got TOTALLY drowned out by 2102's exhaust! Such raw power!
Awesome job. If I’m not mistaken I was one of the ones beside you at 2:21
2:12 The best shot Ive seen uploaded on CZcams, Aced it!
Imagine a 2100/2102/425/113 quintupleheader one day
Excellent job capturing the HOGS!!!
I know the T1 is the bigger deal right now but I think 425 woulda looked better in the front. Great vid, awesome shots. (Side note) at 2:30 it’s really interesting to hear that they’re both wearing reading 6 chimes, but each are slightly different and have their own unique sound.
Couldn’t agree more
@@BlueCometProductions From my understanding they wanted the T1 to do most of the work. You can hear it in the exhaust.
I like to think of it like the Big Boy's return to steam. It lead a doubleheader with 844. This is very similar to The Great Race to Ogden: where the locomotive that was recently restored; after decades of silence, leads a doubleheader.
Great video blue comet productions you got some great shots and I got a question for you blue comet productions can I show this video to my friend Richard driver
I have no problem with you sharing it, so long as it’s the original link. Thank you!
I saw me waving my hat on car 309 sweet lol
Does 2102 have dual whistles? And how would that work? Does she also have dual pull cords in the cab?
Yes and yes
How do dual whistles work, anyhow?
@@gabrielarambula4465 I think.... and I know from when SP 4449 had two back in the late 80's and early 90's, the second one might be on the fireman's side while the first one is of course on the engineer's side.
@@gabrielarambula4465 dual whistles work the way you probably think. There's a pull cord for either whistle on the engineers side. One for the Hooter. And one for the 6 Chime. I've been in 2102 I've seen what it looks like
@@jimmyhook4852 the two chords are on the engineer's side. I'd imagine the chime is the traditional ceiling mounted one that you pull down to blow, but I'm fairly certain the hooter has a vertical chord that the engineer pulls back towards himself to blow
Next time they doublehead, I think the 425 should be up front
Burn the witch!!! Never!!!
2102 Can Maybe Double-Head With 425 Again After 425 Comes Back From Her 1472 Day Inspection One Day.
2:10 2:23
Male deer
I’m the first one here
Want an award?
@@KareemAbdulJableeveland Or an achievement? :3
"Ay, Kimo!! You proud of me? I'm the first dude here!"
"What's calcoolus?"
I have no idea what you just said
@@ryansrailwayproductions794 It's a reference to the 1988 movie Stand and Deliver.
You should see it; it's a great movie
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I like how during these events they announced to everyone to stay off railroad property but then foamers still trying to get on RR Property just to get shots
The Reading and Northern is as awesome as it is because it WELCOMES railfans, instead of hating them. Most railfans know when to move, and all know not to damage RR property.