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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 of Fire Up 2100,” explained Steven Harvey, President of ASR.
As part of Fire Up 2100, ASR has created the $21.00 Campaign, where supporters can commit $21.00 a month to the project for a year. Donors can sign up to contribute $21.00 or any reoccurring amount automatically online. Reoccurring donors are eligible for perks including merchandise, advance ticket sales and throttle time with 2100. For more information or to donate, visit www.fireup2100.org/donate.
UPDATE: Click here to view the news release and download the report.
Following last weekend’s first annual open house, the American Steam Railroad Preservation Association is finalizing its inspection report on the mechanical condition of Reading Company No. 2100 and will release it to the public on August 25th.
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.