American Steam Railroad’s Forrest Nace explains all the work done in our latest video update. Highlights include: -On both sides of the firebox, measurements were taken of the area between the side sheets. This will allow us to cut the material needed for the 554 staybolts. -Old grease and oil were removed from the crosshead … November 2019 Restoration Update
American Steam Railroad’s Forrest Nace explains the work that has been done in October. – The remaining cylinder cock valves were removed and inspected. Damage was detected with the spring pin inserts needing to be fixed. – The cylinder barrels and piston rods were polished. A light coat of oil and grease applied to protect … October 2019 Restoration Update
American Steam Railroad’s Forrest Nace explains all the work done in our latest video update. Highlights include: -Our big event this month was the Ross Rowland dinner, where we hosted over 50 guests that came to listen about Ross’ experiences on the high iron behind steam. We like to extend a big thank you to … September 2019 Video Update
American Steam Railroad’s Forrest Nace explains all the work done in our latest video update. Highlights include: -Removal of the 5,000-gallon oil tank from the tender. -Wood shims and metal supports for the tank in the tender were removed. -Side rods were checked for straightness and brasses inspected for wear by a professional contractor. -Burrs … August 2019 Video Update
The first phase of Reading 2100’s restoration is complete, but we’ve still got work to do. Here’s an update on restoring The Rambler. [button open_new_tab=”true” color=”accent-color” hover_text_color_override=”#fff” size=”medium” url=”www.fireup2100.org/donate” text=”DONATE” color_override=””]
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
How do you bring a steam locomotive 2,300 miles closer to salvation? Watch Reading Company No. 2100 get a new lease on life in this exclusive video for the answer. Be sure to share this video and click the donate button to support the effort! [button open_new_tab=”true” color=”accent-color” hover_text_color_override=”#fff” size=”large” url=”https://www.americansteamrailroad.org” text=”DONATE” color_override=””]
