Reading T1 2102


Title:
Reading T1 2102

Description:
2102 going to harrisburg PA. Here is some history on the 2102.The Reading company technical & historical society ( RCT&HS) bought the 2102 from steam tors in ohio.Steam Tours operated many excursions until 2102 was forced into retirement in Brownsville, PA in 1977. Overhaul begun in 1977, by a group of volunteers at Monongahela Railway Shops in Brownsville, PA. Tom Jones of Stow, OH with Bob Weightman and Bill Stouffer formed Rails Diversified of Ohio Inc. (RDI) and took over ownership of 2102 in 1980. Appeared in the film "Maria's Lover" which was filmed in 1983. RDI and 2102 ran three Akron, OH to Pittsburgh, PA excursions in September and October of 1984. Steamed from Brownsville, PA to the Reading Shops in August of 1985. Ran excursions sponsored by the Reading Co, Technical & Historical Society to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the T-1s. Sold to Andrew Muller (Blue Mountain and Reading Railroad) in 1985. Ran excursions on the BM&R tourist line from 1985 until the early 1990's. Moved to Steamtown NHS in 1995 Moved in 1998 to be displayed at RBM&N's new steam locomotive shops in Port Clinton, PA with plans to rebuild it as soon as the shops are complete. RBM&N plans to run 2102 and 425 on excursions as soon as possible.

Author:
nax1345

Tags:
T1, 2102,

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