Steam & Excursion > Return of the Reading Rambles

For the 60th Anniversary of the Reading Railroads famous Rambles fan trips in the late 1950's and early 1960's, Reading T-1 #2124 was returned to her Rambles paint scheme for a night photo shoot.  The 2124 looked great, and shared the spotlight with former Reading FP7 s 903 and 902, which also pulled Rambles trips sixty years ago.  Huge thank you to everyone who made this shoot happen, and to a great group of photographers that made it a fun evening!

Tehachapi-TJ Over & Out.  

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That is an incredible re-creation. Very believable.  Had to look carefully if that was Reading Shops.   Way to go on a great set up, great lighting, and great lens work.

Great pics!!

Very nice work guys,

Why not actually do the excersion one more time/
 

Reading #2124 is not operational. Two of the remaining 4 Reading T-1 4-8-4s are under restoration, #2100 and #2102, but at present there is not an operational steam locomotive to re-create the Rambles with.

You forgot that this a Gummint Operation —- 20 to 30 years ( & a museum budget @ $19,000,000/ a year) and all they got to show for it is a “some-time” 0-4-0 under steam...?
Can’t I catch a BREAK?

2124 is an eminently operable, all-roller-bearing beauty, who had simply run out her 5-year flue-time.
Reading had other, ( freshly rebuilt) T-1s as “Zero-mileage” engines; including 2101... at the time that
they retired 2124.

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That certainly brings back tons of wonderful memories. Thank all who are responsible.  
Jim
Hatboro, PA

Really wish I could've done this.  Looks like it was a great photo event.  Enjoyed your photos and congrats on photo of the day!

Amazing photos!

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