Reading Steam Locomotive No. 2124

ID # 1,089

READING NO. 2124

The Reading's 2124 was built originally by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1925 as a 2-8-0 (Consolidation) type, but in 1947 she was rebuilt at the Reading's own shops as a 4-8-4 (Northern) type. Although all of the company's regular passenger and freight trains are now hauled by, diesel locomotives, the 2124 and four other steam engines of the same type are kept in operating condition. They are often used to wheel "Iron horse Rambles," Saturday or Sunday railfan excursions. With steam power gone completely from main-line service throughout the United States, such nostalgic excursions have become popular on several big American railroads and tourist shortlines.

DON WOOD, TRAINS MAGAZINE