News

May 2021 Update

With your help, we’re delighted to say that last month we passed a significant milestone with the restoration of Reading 2100. Thanks to your donations, over 550 staybolts were welded into the firebox of the locomotive. In this video update, Jason Johnson of Gemini Industrial Machine explains the welding process. Other work done by volunteers May 2021 Update

April 2021 Update

The month of March proved to be a productive one for American Steam Railroad volunteers. April is planned to be a busier one yet, with the welders from Gemini Industries scheduled to install the staybolts into the firebox. Much of the highlighted work in the past month includes: Continued work on the ultrasound survey of April 2021 Update

March 2021 Update

The month of February has kept American Steam Railroad volunteers busy at work on select projects. 

Fire Up 2100! Febuary 2021 Update

https://youtu.be/yWoa7Mcwyhk American Steam Railroad President Rob Gardner gives you an update on the recent work done on Reading 2100, including: Work has continued this winter with the ultrasound survey of the boiler. This necessary process is part of the 1472-day inspection required by the Federal Railroad Administration. The boiler has been gridded off, and readings ... Fire Up 2100! Febuary 2021 Update

Fire Up 2100! Year in Review: 2020

   This year has been full of challenges and is one like no other we’ve experienced in a long time. For American Steam Railroad, it was one where you, the supporters, have shown through these difficult times. In the past 12 months, volunteers have given over 1,800 hours to help with the restoration of Reading Fire Up 2100! Year in Review: 2020

November 2020 Fire Up 2100! Update

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcFAAQ5aWww     American Steam Railroad treasurer Forrest Nace fills you in on what has been accomplished in the past month on Reading 2100. Highlights include: The work to complete material blasting the 560 staybolts has continued on from last month. We're using a fine glass substance that auto body shops use, this allows us ... November 2020 Fire Up 2100! Update

October 2020 Update

https://youtu.be/5CgCjbgFizA American Steam Railroad crew chief Gordon Hartschuh fills you in on what has been accomplished in the past month on Reading 2100. Highlights of the work done include: The firebox side sheets and staybolt sleeves were cleaned of debris so that the welders have an excellent surface to work on when they come to ... October 2020 Update

September 2020 Restoration Update

Here is the mid-month update on what’s been accomplished by American Steam Railroad volunteers. The forging and machining of the 560 staybolts has been completed by our great volunteers, who have given many hours and days to this project. The next process is to sand blast all of them to remove mill scale so they September 2020 Restoration Update