I like to put the railroad in the context of its environment, but I also like to make macro views of the equipment.
Last weekend I had several opportunities to get up close to Reading & Northern’s T-1 class 4-8-4 #2102 to make a selection of detailed views of the machinery.
Reading & Northern 2102 ‘rods down’ at the beginning of the day.Headend crew viewed from the fireman’s side of the cab at Reading Outer Station, Reading Pennsylvania.Detailed view showing the valve gear and crosshead.Smokebox view of 2102 at Jim Thorpe, PA.
