Why can't they restore #2102? They did #425 and it runs almost flawlessly. Is it in worse shape than #425 was? Could they restore the CP #1098 4-6-0 from Jim Thorpe? What caused #2102 to be "retired" in October, 1991?
@rwk360 Im not sure what caused it to retire, but The #2102 has been restored to a good as new look, it is for a display at train weekend in port clinton im not sure the date but you should come check it out
I spoke with an employee of R&N. They said if 2102 gets restored, it won't run again. Such a shame to see one of the 4 remaining T-1s relegated to museum status instead of pulling a train like she was meant to be.
2102 is a T-1, built for the Pennsy's Reading Line some time ago. Owned by the BM and R, she is stored in Port Clinton. I hope she rides again. I miss that locomotive
Last I heard she is not under any kind of restoration. Her future right now is as best as I can describe, up in the air. She might end up being the centerpiece of the Reading RR Heritage Museum in Hamburg. At least she'll be preserved.
Why can't they restore #2102? They did #425 and it runs almost flawlessly. Is it in worse shape than #425 was? Could they restore the CP #1098 4-6-0 from Jim Thorpe? What caused #2102 to be "retired" in October, 1991?
rwk360 2 years ago
@rwk360
There are talks going around about 1098 possibly being restored... well more then likely it's just rumors floating around.
And I believe 2102 was due for her 1472 day inspection, IDK why she never ran since then, IDK the outcome of the inspection.
EricGSpro 1 year ago
@EricGSpro when will 1098 possibly run again
Strasburg1991 1 year ago
@rwk360 Im not sure what caused it to retire, but The #2102 has been restored to a good as new look, it is for a display at train weekend in port clinton im not sure the date but you should come check it out
hammerdown88555 8 months ago
Nice Nathan P3.
Too bad the only piece of equipment used by the RBMN in this video is the gondola.
wrailfan 2 years ago
Long Live 2102.
alvintrain 2 years ago
I hope that they are going to try and get
her running next.
foxrivermotorman 2 years ago
i agree, i love 2102
bnsf261 2 years ago 4
Does anyone know whats going to happen to 2102.
bnsf261 2 years ago
I spoke with an employee of R&N. They said if 2102 gets restored, it won't run again. Such a shame to see one of the 4 remaining T-1s relegated to museum status instead of pulling a train like she was meant to be.
wrailfan 2 years ago
Love that 4 cycle GE engine..
nssteve1979 2 years ago
Long Live the U-boats...i miss them
conrailqualityguy 3 years ago
Who else thinks it would be amazing to see R&N's 2102 and Steamtown's 2124 restored and pulling a doubleheader in their original paint scheme? Huh?
yerkees01 3 years ago
I would love to see this, i was on some doubleheader runs in the early 60s 2124, 2100, would be Great ..
RETreadingengineer 2 years ago
I never even knew she was at Steamtown, I was only aware of 425 being there.
And qlancer, one of the popular railfanners here for R&N has some footage about a month ago of 425 shuffling 2102 around Port Clinton.
GSpro 3 years ago
My God that would have been awesome if the 425 went to bring her home
qlancer 3 years ago
Nice catch, and a very nice old-cast P5!
Cchrisbud813 3 years ago
Nice clip... She looks awesome. I hope they get her running soon.
GSpro 3 years ago
2102 is a T-1, built for the Pennsy's Reading Line some time ago. Owned by the BM and R, she is stored in Port Clinton. I hope she rides again. I miss that locomotive
qlancer 3 years ago 3
Iit's under restoration by its new owner, the Reading and Northern.
TVRM610 3 years ago
Last I heard she is not under any kind of restoration. Her future right now is as best as I can describe, up in the air. She might end up being the centerpiece of the Reading RR Heritage Museum in Hamburg. At least she'll be preserved.
RDG484 3 years ago
where exactly is it headed? to a railway museum.
amtraklover 3 years ago
i remember when 2102 was up there (along with 425)...i was hoping she'd be restored to operate while she was there.
jimbo2317 3 years ago
Nice! A Maj. 6th P5?
lt1caprice57l 3 years ago
Neat.
mafarnz 3 years ago
Very nice. Hope to see her up and pulling again.
NSHorseheadSD70 3 years ago