Reading 2102: The American Northern/Blue Mountain & Reading DVD

This two-video set focuses on the American Northern and the Blue Mountain & Reading Railroads. 

The American Northern is based on steam locomotive ex-Reading T1, number 2102. Built in 1945 at the Reading Railroad shops in Reading, Pennsylvania, this 4-8-4 served until the late 1950’s until locomotive fleets were dieselized. The 2102 powered many of the “Iron Horse Rambles” excursions through the fall of 1964.

• Footage shown from 1988 on the Blue Mountain and Reading Railroad

• Cab footage and track side action

• Run time: 55 minutes

The Blue Mountain & Reading is a tourist line running between Temple and South Hamburg Pennsylvania. It uses many historic steam and diesel locomotives to power their trains. This video features the historic equipment that is a part of the BM&R line.

• Featured trains:

  • Ex-GM&N 4-6-2 steamer no. 425

  • Ex-Reading 4-8-4 no. 2102

  • Ex-Reading GP30 #5513

  • Ex-PRR E8’s 5706 & 5898

• Features large amount of cab time & a night run

• Digitally re-mastered

• Run time: 60 minutes