Reading 2102 steams up as the sun begins to rise over the mountains in Port Clinton.

Reading 2102 blasts up Hometown Hill with a sold out Iron Horse Ramble excursion.

Reading 2102 prepares for its return to public service after 30 years of silence.

As a result of the rain and storms on the day prior, Reading & Northern 425's reflection shines as the sun rises on our country's 245th birthday.

Reading & Northern 425 races towards Tamaqua with the last train for the 2021 Tamaqua Summerfest.

Reading 2102 rushes down the grade just north of Tamaqua.

Reading 2102 coasts down the grade through Nesquehoning Tunnel as it approaches Jim Thorpe.

Reading 2102 crosses Peacock's Lock Viaduct as it blasts into Rickenbach Rock Cut.

Reading 2102 prepares for its first public excursion in over 30 years. 2102's cylinder cocks were opened creating a dramatic steam show early in the morning.

Reading 2102 simmers quietly in its stall before it’s official public debut tomorrow. 2102 will be leading a 19-car passenger train, it’s first excursion in 30 years.

Reading & Northern 425 charges out of Reading, Pennsylvania as it crosses Peacock's Lock Viaduct about a two miles into the trip to Jim Thorpe.

Reading & Northern 425 rushes across the Drehersville Bridge in the early morning sunlight. PLEASE NOTE: This is private property. Please do not photograph here without permission from the prop... (more)

Reading & Northern 425 coasts through Nesquehoning Tunnel as it nears the end of its first leg of the day's excursion.

Reading & Northern 425 accelerates up the grade just beyond the Hometown Highbridge into the autumn woods.

Reading & Northern 425 charges up Hometown Hill as it traverses through a local farm near the top of the grade.