Reading 2102 crests the grade of Hometown Hill as it crosses Marian Avenue.

Reading 2102 accelerates out of Reading Outer Station with its 18-car excursion on a beautiful August morning.

Reading 2102 crosses the Peacock's Lock Viaduct as it nears Reading Outer Station on a beautiful August afternoon.

Reading 2102 charges through the woods as it crosses the Little Schuylkill River north of Drehersville. PLEASE NOTE: This photograph was taken on private property with permission of the residen... (more)

Reading 2102 opens its cylinder cocks as it is prepared for its second Iron Horse Ramble excursion of 2023.

Night Hostler Chuck Trusdell prepares Reading 2102's engineer-side air compressor as the locomotive is readied for its first Ramble of 2023.

Reading 2102 sends a thick plume of black smoke into the sky shortly before departing Jim Thorpe.

Night Hostler Chuck Trusdell inspects Reading 2102's fireman-side air compressor as it starts up.

Reading 2102 pulls its train into Jim Thorpe while passengers and photographers gather to witness the locomotive arriving at the station.

Engineer Shane Frederickson keeps a close eye on Reading 2102 as it is dragged out of the Steam Shops.

Reading 2102 arrives at Reading Outer Station, completing its 120-mile round trip journey to Jim Thorpe.

Reading 2102's air compressors start up early in the morning, creating a dramatic cloud of steam on both sides of the locomotive.

Reading 2102 reverses past the Reading & Northern Steam Shop as it heads south to Reading to pick up its excursion consist.

Reading 2102 charges out of Jim Thorpe on a hazy July afternoon.

Engineer Shane Frederickson clears out Reading 2102's cylinder cocks in preparation for leaving the steam shop on a warm July morning.