Reading 2100

nathansixchime · **Joined:** Tue Jan 25, 2005 4:03 pm **Posts:** 948

First things first.

http://www.fireup2100.org

bigjim4life · **Posted:** Fri Apr 10, 2015 1:08 pm

I just saw the Retweet on Twitter - what is that I'm looking at from the 2100?

redwards · **Posted:** Fri Apr 10, 2015 1:11 pm

The oil burning equipment removed?

--Reed

TimReynolds · **Joined:** Sat Aug 31, 2013 4:11 pm **Posts:** 287

Ditch lights?

Howard P. · **Posted:** Fri Apr 10, 2015 1:19 pm

Stay tuned, boys. And April 1 is rapidly receding in the rear-view mirror, so fuggedabout THAT.

There ARE second acts in this game. Keep your eyes open.

Howard P.
June 14, 1964
2100 Jenkintown to Hershey, Ramble #49

o484 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 10, 2015 2:10 pm

Trains Article on 2100.

http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/20 ... is-spring#

Richard Glueck · **Posted:** Fri Apr 10, 2015 2:38 pm

Another dream realized!

Howard P. · **Posted:** Fri Apr 10, 2015 2:43 pm

Could I please paint out the red skirting and horrible "name" on the tender? I will bring my own spray rig, and supply the paint!!

Ditchlights in the sand--- nice image.

Now all they need are 20 round-roof RDG coaches, a combine and heavyweight diner (mid-train Rambles Food Service car).

Howard P.

tomgears · **Posted:** Fri Apr 10, 2015 3:11 pm

This is the same group that is trying to move/restore the Frisco 1352, American Steam Railroad or americansteamrailroad.org. They seem to have removed everything about the Frisco engine from their website.

blueflag · **Joined:** Mon Jul 24, 2006 12:44 pm **Posts:** 28

From the Trains story:

Quote:

The Association was formed in 2005 and owns Frisco locomotive No. 1352, located in Taylorville, Ill. Fundraising efforts to perform a similar move of No. 1352 continue.

Dennis Storzek · **Posted:** Fri Apr 10, 2015 3:31 pm

Hey, look, they color coordinated the jacks with the trim on the engine (ducking for cover)!

rock island lines · **Joined:** Mon Feb 17, 2014 4:20 pm **Posts:** 487

Dennis Storzek wrote:

Hey, look, they color coordinated the jacks with the trim on the engine (ducking for cover)!

Lol. No need to duck and cover -- the humor is welcome.

Reading T1 2124 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 10, 2015 4:28 pm

Quote:

Could I please paint out the red skirting and horrible "name" on the tender? I will bring my own spray rig, and supply the paint!!

Ditchlights in the sand--- nice image.

Now all they need are 20 round-roof RDG coaches, a combine and heavyweight diner (mid-train Rambles Food Service car).

Can I donate money for the paint? :) All they need to do is run a ramble on Reading Company track and they have instant people. If they do I'll be on board, no questions asked. A heavyweight diner would be no problem with 1186 in Philly. 1186 was even used on the Iron Horse Rambles, it'd be nice to see it back in action no matter what. Who even owns 1186 anymore, its been vacant for ages?http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=steak+and+bagel+train&view=detailv2&&&id=53AEDF2CD8F0F2F01BB71F2249065E9FF55E6759&selectedIndex=6&ccid=4VxjxhJi&simid=608021658576684710&thid=HN.608021658576684710&ajaxhist=0

daylight4449 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 10, 2015 4:38 pm

Something tells me that the opportunity arose where ASR just couldn't logically say no... Somehow the opportunity must have came up (for all we know, this could have been in the works for years), and 2100 was just in good enough shape where it's worth their while. Regardless, good for ASR.

And what's wrong with the red Howard? I think it adds a bit of class...

tomgears · **Posted:** Fri Apr 10, 2015 5:21 pm

Well it will be nice to have her somewhat back in the east. I wish them well.