Fire Up 2100
ASR Steam Update: Reading No 2100 – November 2018
Work continues on the firebox of Reading Company 2100. Here is your November 2018 video update.
ASR Steam Update: Reading No 2100 – October 2018
Work continues on the firebox of Reading Company 2100. Here is your October 2018 video update.
Reading No 2100 August & September 2018 Video update
Work continues on the firebox of Reading Company 2100. Watch the video to see the latest progress being made to get the boiler back in service for Reading 2100.
Major benchmarks met in February
Saturday, February 10th proved to be an interesting day with several benchmarks completed on the firebox side sheet replacement project. ASR members finalized several tasks including: removing some piping obstacles for stay bolt removal, grinding welds smooth on the stay bolt heads, all stay bolt caps have been removed in the defined area, all 450+ … Major benchmarks met in February
Remains of the Reading
The Reading Company once maintained one of the largest railroad shops in the world and employed thousands in eastern Pennsylvania. Remarkably, the Reading shops still stand and have been adapted for other uses, but even more remarkable is this: one of the Company’s massive steam locomotives has survived and is now undergoing restoration. [button open_new_tab=”true” … Remains of the Reading
Lionel sponsors Fire Up 2100
In 2015, Lionel teamed with the American Steam Railroad (ASR) to create new measurements and documentation for their new Reading T-1 models.
October Work Session
The American Steam Railroad hosted another volunteer work session on October 31st. With a dozen volunteers on hand, the following work was performed: Cleaned smoke box of sand and soot from previous. Replaced improperly installed washout plug on the throat sheet. Continued drilling out stay-bolt tail tell holes inside the firebox and syphons. Evidence shows … October Work Session
Fundraising campaign for Fire Up 2100 begins
Following the cross-country relocation of a historic steam locomotive from Richland, Washington to Cleveland, Ohio, the American Steam Railroad Preservation Association (ASR) announces the official start of its capital campaign to rebuild Reading Company no. 2100. “After conducting a detailed inspection of the engine, we’re ready to officially kick off the fundraising and restoration phase … Fundraising campaign for Fire Up 2100 begins
2100 Open House scheduled for August
On August 15th and 16th, the American Steam Railroad (ASR) will unveil Reading Company steam locomotive No. 2100 to the public for the first time since its cross-country move from to Ohio for evaluation and restoration. The event will feature exclusive access to No. 2100, guided tours of the Midwest Railway Preservation Society’s Baltimore & … 2100 Open House scheduled for August