Nostalgia & History > Friday Favorite: 4-8-4 Steam Engine - 1989

This photo of Reading #2124 (4-8-4), Class T-1, was taken at Steamtown on Oct 29, 1989. Engines of 4-8-4 wheel arrangement, often referred to as the Northern class, are high on my list of favorite steam engines. In turn, the Reading T-1’s, are among my favorite 4-8-4’s. They have a very powerful appearance but still have nice clean lines.
Hopefully #2102 will soon run again on the Reading & Northern.
ALLEN



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/13/22 13:57 by krm152.

I was fortunate to have working class parents who nurtured my love of the rails and managed to get me on 15 of the IHR's starting in '59. Of course helicopter parents had not yet been invented and an 11 yr old was "mature" enough go solo. Rode behind the 2124 several times and mostly hung out in the tape car, the baggage car where all the fans gathered to record those amazing trips. Thanks for posting.

Nice view of a good looking engine.
Gary

The Reading T1’s are my favorite steam locomotives hands down. I rode behind the ‘02 many many times on the BM&R, and was even on the I’ll fated September 1985 trip from Reading to Jim Thorpe that broke down on the return due to foaming agent in the water that was provided by a fire department.

Dan

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She is a true beauty. 
Bob

I also like the looks of the Reading T1’s. Does anyone know if the “plate” hanging below the sides of the firebox served a purpose or was it simply for looks? Thanks for any replies.

Mark V.
“The Fort” in Indiana

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Great picture of my favorite Reading Steam Engine. Also, I was on that September 1985 Steam Trip and my wife had called the Pa.State Police wondering what happened. to me. Anyone have an 
update on the 2102?
Tim McRea