A fun and historic look at Reading 2101/AFT#1

A comprehensive and fun overview of the history of Reading 2101 filmed partially on the locomotive itself. Learn about the reinventions of this steel giant of the rails as we we walk through from inception to the current time.

[@SunnySelena420]

That was absolutely beautiful

[@Slipperyquits]

Reading #2101 is undergoing cosmetic restoration as of now. She began life as #2039 before becoming #2101. The roundhouse fire of 1979 probably didn't do too much damage.

[@williamclarke4510]

I Trust Ross Rowland's decision on the feasibility of restoring her. You should also.

[@williamclarke4510]

The 2101 was as authentic an artifact as any exhibit on the American Freedom Train. She should have been presented as Reading 2101 decked with flags and bunting in accordance with protocol. At least they got rid of the terrible paint scheme that it had when it left Baltimore.

[@tommymartin4827]

Where did the golden eagle go that was on the front of the boiler?

[@tlow1324]

That was stolen off the locomotive several months ago.

[@backonpro5679]

@@tlow1324cant say I’m surprised, bettter than it being destroyed when the headlight was inevitable going to far off from deteriorating, I guess

[@trisb0999]

I'd be interested to know what components exactly were damaged on 2101, was it something as major as a melted crown sheet, or just heat damage necessitating boiler patching?

[@nicholasuszko]

Anything brass or copper needs checked, and all the top side appliances are dead, Anything steel is probably good, she would need vastly more work then 2100, but it can be done, it's just a money issue.