2016 Year in Review
The American Steam Railroad Preservation Association is proud to present our 2016 year in review. We’ve accomplished a lot in 2016 and we’re quite proud of how far we’ve come….
The Rambler: Part II
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.
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….
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. Featured on pages 42 and 43 of Lionel’s….
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….
Reading 2100 Initial Inspection Report
Following several weeks of work, the American Steam Railroad initial inspection report on the condition of Reading Company steam locomotive No. 2100. The report, compiled by steam locomotive contractors Jason….
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….
Return of the Rambler: Fire Up 2100
The American Steam Railroad Preservation Association (ASR) is proud to reveal Fire Up 2100, a campaign to rehabilitate famous Reading Company steam locomotive No. 2100 to operation. The year-long effort….