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TrainMan1225 posted:

Just looking for information about the 2 Reading T1s under restoration (2100, 2102) like restoration progress, plans, and when the restoration is expected to be completed. I'd especially like to hear information about 2100's restoration since I live about an hour south of that one. Anything helpful!

Concerning the 2100, you might try their website for up-dates. I can't remember their website, so you will have to Google it. Edit:  try www.americansteamrailroad.org for information about 2100

The 2102 is owned by the Blue Mountain & Reading RR, and their people have been quietly working on 2102, between their normal motive power mechanical responsibilities. They naturally don't release much information as they are a very busy railroad, plus they have their Pacific steam locomotive to maintain and operate.

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Here’s the updates from the Midwest Railway Preservation Society’s open house! Seeing 2100, Grand Trunk 4070, and all of the other pieces of equipment in the historic roundhouse was amazing. Here’s all the information I could gather about 2100’s restoration:

- The group is looking to hydro in Spring 2019 or sooner, if money allows

- The group wants the 2100 to be fully operable in Fall 2019, but the cost to finish the restoration is $255,000.

- Should everything go to plan, you will see 2100 running excursions starting in 2020, after all test runs with her are completed and all kinks worked out.

- While at one point they were looking for 3,000 people to donate $21.00/month, they are now looking for 975.

- The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad has offered to let ASR test run 2100 on their line, and later participate in their annual “Steam in the Valley” event.

Pics below:

The missing set of drivers from GTW 4070, and a steam locomotive bellAn ex-B&O caboose parked in front of the roundhouse

One of MRPS’s many Pullman coaches, this one named “Mt. Baxter”The cab of GTW 4070

One of 3 model railroads they had set up in a refrigerator carThe first view I got of no. 2100 from across the turntable

Ex-Nickel Plate coach no. 62, which is apparently haunted by ghosts of people who died in a 1943 accident. I will be in this car behind NKP 765!MRPS’s own Grand Trunk Western 2-8-2 no. 4070. Her front face is in storage

Me in front of Reading T1 no. 2100. To visualize how big it is, I’m 5’7”.

The inside of the huge firebox of no. 2100.2100’s huge 70” drivers.

2100’s driving rods.2100’s cylinders

2100’s beautiful front face.An Erie-Lackawanna F unit in storage outside

A panorama of no. 2100’s tender in storage outside.

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  • An ex-B&O caboose parked in front of the roundhouse
  • One of MRPS’s many Pullman coaches, this one named “Mt. Baxter”
  • The cab of GTW 4070
  • One of 3 model railroads they had set up in a refrigerator car
  • The first view I got of no. 2100 from across the turntable
  • Ex-Nickel Plate coach no. 62, which is apparently haunted by ghosts of people who died in a 1943 accident. I will be in this car behind NKP 765!
  • MRPS’s own Grand Trunk Western 2-8-2 no. 4070. Her front face is in storage
  • Me in front of Reading T1 no. 2100. To visualize how big it is, I’m 5’7”.
  • The inside of the huge firebox of no. 2100.
  • 2100’s huge 70” drivers.
  • 2100’s driving rods.
  • 2100’s cylinders
  • 2100’s beautiful front face.
  • An Erie-Lackawanna F unit in storage outside
  • A panorama of no. 2100’s tender in storage outside.
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Bringing back an older thread of mine here, but it looks like we have somewhat of a status update on Reading T1 no. 2102! These photos were posted to the Facebook page "Fans of the Reading T-1", and seem to show the 2102's firebox and front tube sheet in particular. This is only a handful of the photos posted.

(Photos removed to comply with TOS. Consult "Fans of the Reading T-1" on Facebook to see photos.)

Additionally, this was posted to the Facebook page "Reading & Northern Railfans". This is from a recent Trains Magazine catalog. I find the photo of the 2102 next to Pacific no. 425 particularly exciting. However, I would take the text highlighted in red with a grain of salt, as Andy has been saying this for years now, and the locomotive is still not finished.

(Photos removed to comply with TOS. Consult "Reading & Northern Railfans" on Facebook to see photos. Highlighted text said Muller would like to have the engine on the road this year.)

Now, lets shift our focus on to sister no. 2100. I recently became a member of the American Steam Railroad and had my first work session just yesterday. Within the past 6 months or so, we lifted the newly fabricated inner side sheets into the firebox, welded these to the old plates, drilled out all of the staybolt holes, and riveted the sheets to the mudring, among many other projects. For our work session yesterday, we did something quite noticeable...as in we put the bell and bracket back onto the smokebox.

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Other work included putting some of the ashpan brackets back on, and cleaning and painting of some of the stoker parts. We still need to raise $245,000 to complete the restoration, and $24,000 to complete the firebox project, which would allow us to do a hydrostatic test. Every little donation helps.

Finally, to answer your first question before it's asked, if possible, we would be more than happy to partner up with the Reading & Northern to get the two T1s back together again. That would be the first time since 1975 that two Reading T1s were together, and the first time since 1964 that two were steaming together...hard to believe!

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Borden Tunnel posted:

2102 photos were posted 4/20, looks like a lot of heavy rebuilding which confirms my thoughts that this engine was really beat.

I figured that too. I believe the last time the 2102 had any major work was during the time she spent on the Reading. Check out this video from 1991. I wouldn't be able to tell any boiler problems just by watching, but the rods seem to exhibit a lot of clanking, so I think those will need to be re-machined if they haven't been already.

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I found this issue of TRAINS and in the article along with this great cover shot, David P. Morgan writes that the 2102 had to be rebuilt in 1974-75 by Steam Tours, Inc. of Akron,OH.
He describes his trip around Horseshoe in Oct. 1976 in the usual DPM style, even quoting Scripture.
It must have been something to hear this hog pull an SD45 and 20 cars around the curve.
2102's flue time ran out in 1991, and was stored in several places before R&N's steam shop was built.

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TrainMan1225 posted:
Borden Tunnel posted:

2102 photos were posted 4/20, looks like a lot of heavy rebuilding which confirms my thoughts that this engine was really beat.

I figured that too. I believe the last time the 2102 had any major work was during the time she spent on the Reading. Check out this video from 1991. I wouldn't be able to tell any boiler problems just by watching, but the rods seem to exhibit a lot of clanking, so I think those will need to be re-machined if they haven't been already.

"Clanking rods" are not necessarily a sign of wear, especially if you hear them when the locomotive is just  drifting.  The last thing you want is no noise, because that would mean they are too tight and the bearings would overheat.  Roller bearings, yes, they should be quiet, but not plain bearings.  

A certain individual had new bearings made with tighter specs than the factory for a certain locomotive. It did not work out at all, what a surprise.

Also, a little "slop" is good for going around tight curviture.

Rich, Jack, and others can give you much more information.

 

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Hello everybody,

Here with an update on no. 2100. We have accomplished quite a bit these past two work sessions. Last week, we painted the front of the engine black. Now she looks the best she has in years! Other work included the installation of the new wooden pilot steps.

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Fire her up!

This is essentially how the engine will look when it’s done. The paint scheme we’ll start out with is basically Reading Freight Black, but occasionally we’ll paint her up in special schemes (Iron Horse Rambles, for example).

During today’s work session, we worked to remove the “Ferroequus” lettering from the tender. It was a hot day outside, so thank God the tender was inside for today!

Here’s what we started out with...

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And here’s what we had at the end of the day.

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The lettering was basically industrial-grade reflective tape rather than paint, so many volunteers essentially spent the whole day on a ladder scraping away!

As far as 2102 goes, my understanding is that they just put the flues back in. The engine was pretty beat, so they’ve been doing very intensive work, including replacement of one (or both) of the flue sheets. It seems they’ve replaced the same section of the firebox that we have by looking at photos.

Regardless, they’ll have a very reliable locomotive when they’re done!

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Hi everyone,

Sorry for the long wait on an update, but here we are! First off, I’m sure you have seen our past two video updates showing the progress on 2100’s restoration.

But here, I’m showing you work that hasn’t been seen yet in these updates. In the August work session I attended, we did not pay much attention to the 2100. Instead, we helped out our friends at the Midwest Railway Preservation Society with track work that needed to be done before an open house the following weekend.

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Needless to say, it was quite an experience. Not everyone can say they helped lay railroad track for a day! We were able to get 75% of the job completed that day, with the rest done during the week.

The September work session I attended was extremely productive. Work included removal of the brackets that once held the oil bunker in place, removal of rust on the eccentric rods, and hooking up the bell to air and testing it!

Are you looking for a way to support Reading 2100? Consider buying a ticket to our open house and banquet with a legend of steam as the keynote speaker: Ross Rowland! This will be held on Saturday, September 21, and seating is limited! The doors open at 2:00, and at 3:00 train rides will begin with a 69-year-old ALCO RS-3, and a vintage Pullman car that was featured in the movie, “The Natural”, starring Robert Redford.

At 4:30, dinner will be served, provided by the famous Ohio City BBQ. At 5:30, Ross will begin a photo and video presentation about his experiences with operating Reading T1s on the American Freedom Train, High Iron Co. excursions, and Chessie Steam Special, among others. Following this presentation, a night photoshoot will begin, featuring special lighting and smoke effects to make 2100 appear like she is actually under steam!

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Other attractions include live steam models of a Chesapeake and Ohio T1 2-10-4 and a Reading G1 4-6-2, and a LEGO model of a Reading T1 4-8-4. Tickets are $99 and can be purchased at www.fireup2100.org. I hope to see you there!

 

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Hi everyone,

I'm back again with another update on the 2100 and the 2102. First of all, since my last post, there have been two new update videos released, and the October one has some of my photography in it. If you want a more in-depth look into what happened over the past two months, check them out!

I wasn't able to attend a work session in October due to tight schedule constraints, but I was able to attend one this past weekend. It was probably the most productive I've been to so far, so here's a quick rundown of what happened!

The first thing we began to work on was the removal of the air tank loops and part of the cold water delivery pipe around the no. 4 driver on the fireman's side. To my understanding, this is to either facilitate the removal of a spring or to weld staybolt caps in the area.

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Another task accomplished was the freeing of the chains on the pilot truck. As you saw in the latest update, we removed the pilot to facilitate removal of the truck so Timken can inspect it. There is a bit of surface rust present on one of the bearings, so we may or may not have to replace it.

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We also began disassembly of the air filters during this work session.

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Another task accomplished that was shown in the update was the polishing and greasing of the cylinder barrels and piston rods. Simultaneously, there was some cleaning being done around the crosshead.

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Now for the exciting part. We're beginning to measure the staybolt lengths in the firebox. The time is coming soon for the new staybolts to be purchased, made, and welded into place! This will be a significant milestone in the project and will bring us much closer to making the boiler capable of holding water. And then...well, you know what happens. 

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Another project that is still ongoing is the cleaning of the locomotive rods. Our running gear contractors will be able to tell us what work will need to be done to them to put them back in service. There are a number of issues with them that we have discovered, but these can all be resolved!

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Now on 2102, a friend of mine has sent me a recent photo of her restoration that I've been asked not to publish here. All I can say is that it looks like exciting stuff, and 2020 is still the goal.

On our recent Ross Rowland event, I can say that you missed a lot if you didn't make it. There was a lot to see! We had Brick Model Railroader's LEGO model of the 2100 (and BC&G no. 13), two live steam models, with one of them steamed up, a ride in a Pullman coach behind an ALCO RS-3, and the opportunity to meet the legend himself: Ross Rowland! He had an exhilarating presentation that detailed a number of interesting stories associated with his many endeavors over the years that you wouldn't be able to find anywhere else. He also revealed his plans to create American Freedom Train 2.0, another nationwide steam tour like the Freedom Train, but on a much more grand scale. Perhaps 2100 can be used for one of the segments? With your help, she can!

Thanks for your continued support!

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Hi everyone,

Sorry for the long wait on an update, but here we are! To start, for a look at some of the progress that has recently been made, check out ASR's most recent update.

As was mentioned in the update, we have all of the staybolt lengths measured, and are ready to begin cutting the material for all of the new staybolts that need to be made.

For today's update, we'll start off with Midwest's open house on December 8. This included train rides with Santa, the Grinch, and a number of other special Christmas characters. And of course, tours were given of the historic roundhouse and equipment, including 2100. Thanks to our great communications director Brian Smith, we were able to doll up the engine for these open houses!

The rest of the roundhouse and equipment were also dressed up for the occasion, and to top it off, we had the sounds of the season playing as well! If you stepped up into the cab on that day, that would've most likely been me giving tours and answering questions. As a side note, attendance for this open house was very, very good, and we were certainly kept busy giving tours and answering questions the entire time!

Now, we'll move on to the December 14 work session, which was the last for 2019 and quite productive. The project that took up most of my time was preparing to open the smokebox door to install netting inside. We did end up opening the small door, and made some progress toward opening the big door.

After our lunch break, I had the great pleasure of being able to climb inside the smokebox to help out Greg and Gordon in attempting to open the big door. Unlike the small door, we cannot open this door by hand.

In the background, the welding of the stoker auger continued. This allowed me to get an interesting photo while inside the smokebox.

And, that's a wrap for 2019! No more work sessions were scheduled for the 21st an 28th, as the crew instead chose to spend the holidays with their loved ones. Thanks for all of your support in 2019, and we look forward to what 2020 has to offer, both for us and a certain other T1!

Happy Holidays.

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Hey everyone,

Hope the new year is going well for all of you. I had planned to go to a work session this weekend, but severe weather in Cleveland led to that session being cancelled. I'll be going up next weekend instead, and I'll have plenty to report on when it comes. (Side note: I might not be taking photos with an iPhone this time ) In the meantime, check out ASR's most recent video update. It's a short one, as we didn't have many work sessions in the month of December.

Additionally, for 2020 we're now going to be doing raffles every month. That's right folks, RAFFLES!

The winning ticket will receive either a beautiful HO Scale model of 2100 from Broadway Limited Imports, custom painted in freight black, or $500 to spend any way you like! Tickets are $5 for one ticket, or $20 for five tickets which will up your odds of winning to 1 in 100! We'll do the drawing once the 500th ticket has been sold!

Thanks again for all of your support in 2019, looking forward to making 2020 even better!

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Hey everyone,

I've returned with another update on the 2100. The work session I attended was small this time, but plenty of great progress was made nonetheless. Starting out with what I worked on, me and a few other volunteers spent much of the day removing appliances from the cab and prying up rotten wood to make way for a new floor.

This one was taken just before we took up the foot pedals. Here, a volunteer is attempting to find just the right size socket.

We ended up having to use a tiny 1/4" wrench to remove the bolts that hold the pedals down.

The stand that held the brakes in place was welded to the floor, so we used a cutting wheel to remove it.

Here, you can see the brakes finally out of the cab. It was not as easy a process as you might think.

Shown here are two volunteers grinding bolts that one held wood onto the cab floor.

In this one, another volunteer works to remove the old, rotting wood that was on the floor.

Other appliances were also removed that day, including the cab seats. Another task that was accomplished, but which I didn't get photos of, was continued welding of the stoker auger.

For those who would like, here are some other more artistic photos that I took.

Thanks again for all of your support in 2020. I should have plenty more to share very soon!

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TrainMan1225 posted:

Hey everyone,

I've returned with another update on the 2100. The work session I attended was small this time, but plenty of great progress was made nonetheless. Starting out with what I worked on, me and a few other volunteers spent much of the day removing appliances from the cab and prying up rotten wood to make way for a new floor.

 

This one was taken just before we took up the foot pedals. Here, a volunteer is attempting to find just the right size socket.

We ended up having to use a tiny 1/4" wrench to remove the bolts that hold the pedals down.

 

 

Thanks again for all of your support in 2020. I should have plenty more to share very soon!

Please explain what those "foot pedals" are for.

I recognize the switch on the right. Got the same thing in our fire trucks at work.

The switch is from David-Clark and is a Push-to-Talk (P-T-T) switch as part of the intercommunication system and is used to activate the transmit feature of the radio. It's foot activated (handsfree) and is used while wearing a headset. This is a simple momentary "on" switch when its depressed. But then again this type of switch could have been used for anything, not just a radio system.

The other switch looks like an explosion proof panic button, just by the looks of the design.

Jayhawk500 posted:

I recognize the switch on the right. Got the same thing in our fire trucks at work.

The switch is from David-Clark and is a Push-to-Talk (P-T-T) switch as part of the intercommunication system and is used to activate the transmit feature of the radio. It's foot activated (handsfree) and is used while wearing a headset. This is a simple momentary "on" switch when its depressed. But then again this type of switch could have been used for anything, not just a radio system.

The other switch looks like an explosion proof panic button, just by the looks of the design.

OK, thanks. But, obviously those two "foot pedals" are NOT original to Reading steam era regular service operations. So,,,,,,,,wonder who added them.

Hot Water posted:
Jayhawk500 posted:

I recognize the switch on the right. Got the same thing in our fire trucks at work.

The switch is from David-Clark and is a Push-to-Talk (P-T-T) switch as part of the intercommunication system and is used to activate the transmit feature of the radio. It's foot activated (handsfree) and is used while wearing a headset. This is a simple momentary "on" switch when its depressed. But then again this type of switch could have been used for anything, not just a radio system.

The other switch looks like an explosion proof panic button, just by the looks of the design.

OK, thanks. But, obviously those two "foot pedals" are NOT original to Reading steam era regular service operations. So,,,,,,,,wonder who added them.

It would be no surprise to me if Tom Payne added them. I'm not sure whether they'll go back in once the new floor is in place, but I'll be sure to ask one of the guys next time I'm up there.

To answer the question as to whether or not the 2100 had cab signals installed, there were no other signs of them that I could recognize, but something else to consider is how thoroughly the cab appliances have been disassembled. I'll make sure to have answers to all these questions as soon as I can.

Keep in mind I'm a relatively new member. I joined just last May and began attending work sessions in June, so I am by no means an expert on all aspects of the engine.

With the overall negative attitude toward excursions by NS and Amtrak now, I doubt that 2100 will need cab signals or ptc. Maybe the CVSR will let it run. I’m more looking forward to 2012’s return. The bearings don’t matter either if neither T-1 will be running on any class 1 track. I think they are plain bearing but 2124 at Steamtown is roller, but it hasn’t ran since the Rambles.

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Hello everyone,

We have more to share with you regarding the restoration of 2100! But first, I want to let you know of the many ways that you can support the restoration.

First off, we recently announced a brand new exciting event at the Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum featuring none other than Doyle McCormack! Doyle has been active in railroading almost all his life, growing up on the Nickel Plate Road in Conneaut, Ohio. In the 1970s, he was responsible for the restoration of Southern Pacific no. 4449, a high-stepping streamlined steam locomotive that can still be seen in service today!

The event will be held on Saturday, May 16 in Bellevue, Ohio and doors will open at 3:00 p.m.. Guests are welcome to explore the museum ground where they can inspect the newly acquired Nickel Plate Road Berkshire-type no. 757. Caboose rides will be given from 4:00 to 5:00. At 5:30, dinner will be served, with Doyle's presentation following it. He'll be discussing his life full of railroading, as well as his restoration of an ALCO PA. An audience Q&A will conclude this exciting evening.

Tickets for this event and more information can be found at www.fireup2100.org and the first 10 buyers who use the code "NKP757" will get $10 off their ticket price!

We also have many other great items available on our gift shop including raffle tickets, books, DVDs, prints, shirts, hats and more! Any donation, big or small, makes a difference, and we truly appreciate your support!

Now, on with our recent progress. First, check out our recent video update to see the recent progress that has been made with the engine.

I was able to attend a work session in February. The first part of the work session consisted of a safety class, so most of the work concentrated on miscellaneous tasks that needed addressed. We did more work on the stoker auger, and removed the new wooden pilot steps to protect them.

We also received a few newly forged flexible staybolts, which leads into the next announcement. As you know, we have been in the process of replacing the inner side sheets on the locomotive. They have been welded and riveted into place in the firebox, and all of the staybolts have been measured and the material ordered. The time has now come for the staybolts to be forged.

There are 560 staybolts that need to be made for the firebox. For a small donation of just $10, you can be the one to forge a brand new staybolt that will bring this magnificent machine one step closer to becoming alive once again. You can also buy an old staybolt from the 2100 for $69, which will come stamped with its number and with a certificate of authenticity.

Be on the lookout for our February update, as we'll be showing how these staybolts are formed.

Thanks again for your support, and with your donation, the 2100 will ramble on again very soon!

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Hello everyone,

I have a few updates to share about BOTH of the Reading T1s.

First and foremost, the Reading & Northern has released an update on the 2102's restoration, which appears to be very close to completion. It appears that the engine has been torn down very extensively, and a lot of major work was done. The hydrostatic test is to be completed this month, followed by reassembly of the engine and its return to excursion service.

For more in-depth information, check out the video and article below that the R&N put out yesterday.

Article: https://www.rbmnrr-passenger.com/new-page-50

Now, moving on to the 2100, we released a new video update about a week ago showing the process of forging the new staybolts for the firebox.

Our staybolt fundraiser is still ongoing. For just $10, you can sponsor the forging of a brand new staybolt in the firebox!

I’m looking forward to when they advertise the first public excursion pulled by #2102 since October, 1991. Could it be this fall or more likely 2021? Has #2102 ever steamed live through Haucks or on the Lehigh Line before? I don’t think so. Also, I wish they could run to Philly and Harrisburg again, but that is out of the question now. The tracks are now NS and NS is anti-steam excursion again after a brief revival with Wick Moorman. I rode behind #765 twice and behind #611 in Virginia and last year at Strasburg. The second #765 trip I rode went up NS and RBMN from near Bethlehem to Pittston. It was the first time I ever rode the tracks from Bethlehem to Lehighton. Very rare to ride those tracks now unless you are an NS engineer. Also, #2102 is mostly friction bearing (2124 is roller) and NS and other class 1’s don’t like to handle friction bearings any more. And the liability of the general public and open window coaches. A railroad that is not on the stock market is more willing to accept those risks, like RBMN.

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Hello everyone,

We at American Steam Railroad have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, and following recommendations from local, state and federal governments for the best course of action. Therefore, we have postponed our upcoming Doyle McCormack dinner to Saturday, July 25.

For those who have already purchased a ticket, it will still be honored for the rescheduled date. If you have already bought a ticket and cannot make this date, contact us at contact@americansteamrailroad.org and we can arrange a refund. After Friday, April 24, requests for a refund cannot be granted. And if you haven't bought a ticket yet, it's not too late to get one! Visit https://www.fireup2100.org/events/ to find out how you can join us!

Thank you for your cooperation during these uncertain times, and we look forward to seeing you there!

I also want to update you on the current staybolt fundraiser. The amount of support we have received so far has been incredible. We are 72% funded, leaving us only 154 staybolts left to fund of the 560 needed. For just $10 a piece, you can bring us one staybolt closer to steam, and you can sponsor as many as you'd like! Head to our online store to find out more.

Thanks again for all of your support in American Steam Railroad and the Fire Up 2100 campaign. It's truly appreciated, and your support is truly making a difference.

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Hello everyone,

Hope you all are staying safe during these strange new times. In compliance with the State of Ohio's Stay-at-Home order, the American Steam Railroad will not be having any work sessions on the 2100 until further notice.

However, there is some recent work that has been completed on the locomotive, so I hope that this will take your mind off of the bombardment of bad news, even if only for a few minutes.

Work has continued on the removal of the cab floor, including removing bolts and appliances. We will replace the floor with new steel to accommodate the stoker feed mechanism and grate shaker bars.

Photo by Brian Smith.

We also brought the running board side skirting out of storage and are currently in the process of removing the red reflective tape that has been clung to the skirting for nearly two decades. Similar to the ditchlights, the tape was required for the locomotive to operate in Canada. We don't need it here in the United States, so off it goes.

Our staybolt fundraiser drive is still ongoing, and as of March 29 we are almost fully funded. The old staybolts that we cut out of the firebox are now on SALE, so now is the perfect time to buy a piece of the 2100 herself! You can also let us know if you'd like it polished or in the original boiler patina. Head over to fireup2100.org/product/staybolt/ to get your own!

And finally, if you'd like an in-depth look at where we are at with this project today, check out the video I recently made with ASR's Forrest Nace walking through the current projects that we currently have ongoing.

Thanks again to everyone for their support of this project. Make sure to stay safe out there during these unprecedented times.

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