[4K] Reading & Northern Doubleheader Steam Special with Reading 2102 and 425

For the first time in 34 years, former Reading Company 4-8-4 T-1 2102 and Reading & Northern 4-6-2 425 doubleheaded on an excursion steam special. For the August 13th Iron Horse Ramble excursion, already scheduled to have Reading 2102 leading, the railroad’s 425 joined for an exciting day of doubleheading. With 2102 freshly restored to service earlier in 2022 after a 30-year absence, this marked the first time the two engines doubleheaded since the Blue Mountain & Reading days. The two steam engines together put on an impressive show, swiftly moving the sold-out excursion train over former Reading and CNJ trackage from Reading to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania and return. Follow us for more content at