Reading and Northern Railroad

A note from Andy Muller, Jr. (Owner and CEO - Reading and Northern Railroad) "It is with deep sadness that I must share this email, our chain has been broken. Yesterday we lost an employee, a friend, and yes, a family member. Our brother Bill Frederickson passed away, very unexpectedly. I can’t tell you all the pain I feel. Yes Bill was a family member. I first met Bill very early in my railroad career, probably in 1986. We shared our love of steam engines together for many ...years. Bill, following in his dad's footsteps Duke, was always there to help me. It never went unnoticed. Most of my steam program is thankfully because of four generations of this family who have been here for all of us, and helped make this railroad the success it is today. He will truly be missed. I hope all you fellow brothers and sisters, pray for Bill and his whole family as they go through one of the saddest experiences any family has to face. I hope it helps them a little to know that the first run of the 2102 will not forget Bill, as it will be dedicated to him. He will be with us. Photo credit: Gene Rooney, taken in 2018 at Jim Thorpe.

Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Santa Claus Special Train Rides! We have departures on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30am, 1:00pm, and 3:30pm from the Reading Outer Station! Call us at 610-562-2102 or visit us at the ticket booth at the Reading Outer Station 8:30am-5:00pm to purchase your tickets!

Visit us this weekend at the Reading Outer Station for our Santa Claus Special Train Rides! We have tickets available in Standard Coach and Dome Car. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket booth at the Reading Outer Station.

2102 UPDATE: Work has been progressing here at the steam shop. The 425 ran five busy weekends hauling passengers in Jim Thorpe. The 2102 continues to be put back together as we get closer to a test fire. The firebox is now complete with all new grates installed as well as the stoker elevator, firing table, fire door frame and fire doors. Most of the piping needed for a fire-up is mounted. The two cross compound air compressors have been rebuilt and tested. Work continues unde...r the locomotive as all grease cellars have been taken out to be cleaned and repaired. The last of the lubrication lines are being buttoned up and servicing of the lead/trailing truck roller bearings is completed. We are finishing up rebuilding the air compressor radiator and continue repairs to bracing in the tender coal bunker. The chips continue to fly as we machine 95% of our own parts in house. This has been huge advantage for us and eliminated lots of down time waiting for parts. Look for a test fire in the coming month as we enter the final stage of this momentous project. For more pictures, videos, and information on the 2102 restoration visit our website www.rbmnrr-passenger.com

We still have tickets available for the Santa Claus Specials this weekend! You can choose to ride in the Dome Car or Standard Coach. Don’t forget to take your picture with Santa while you’re here! Call us at 610-562-2102 to purchase tickets or stop by the Reading Outer Station’s ticket booth Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00.