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Fire Up 2100 Mid August Update

Here is the mid-month update on what’s been accomplished by American Steam Railroad volunteers. The forging and machining of the 560 staybolts has been completed by our great volunteers, who have given many hours and days to this project. All the telltale holes have been drilled in the center of the staybolts, the next process Fire Up 2100 Mid August Update

August 2020 Restoration Update

American Steam Railroad’s Communication Director Brian Smith fills you in on what’s been accomplished in the past month in the latest video update. Highlights include:

Black Diamond Birthday T-Shirt Contest

Calling all artists! We’re celebrating 2100’s 75th birthday this year in grand style. To mark her Black Diamond Birthday this September, we’re holding a t-shirt design contest to commemorate this special occasion. The winner of the contest will get $100, a one-year membership to American Steam Railroad, and a shirt featuring the winning design! The Black Diamond Birthday T-Shirt Contest

Doyle McCormack Dinner Postponed

We regret to inform you that the Legends of Steam dinner with Doyle McCormack on Sept. 19 has been canceled for this year. Those holding tickets have already been notified of the cancelation. After much discussion with the Mad River & NKP Museum, and reviewing protocols by local and state health departments, both organizations have Doyle McCormack Dinner Postponed

Fire Up 2100 Mid July Update

Here is the mid-month update on what’s been accomplished by American Steam Railroad volunteers. If you’d like to volunteer, become a member today and you’ll be able to help us bring steam back to the high iron.

July 2020 Restoration Update

   American Steam Railroad’s Communications Director Brian Smith, takes you through what has been recently done on Reading 2100’s restoration. Highlights include:

Fire Up 2100 Update – June 19, 2020

Progress has been continuing on Reading 2100 since we resumed work mid-May. Members, contractors, and volunteers have been very busy working on a variety of projects that include:

June 2020 Restoration Update

American Steam Railroad volunteer Steve Harvey takes your questions in this video, along with updating you on the progress of Reading 2100. Highlights include: Removal of the reflective tape on the running board skirting. Metal brackets in the tender that held in the fuel oil tank were removed, and surfaces cleaned. The steel floor of June 2020 Restoration Update

Doyle McCormack Dinner Date Moved

Due to the current world health situation, American Steam Railroad is rescheduling our Legends of Steam dinner with Doyle McCormack to Saturday, September 19, at 3:00 p.m. The event will still take place at the Mad River & NKP Museum in Bellevue, Ohio. The event will continue as planned with guests encouraged to explore the Doyle McCormack Dinner Date Moved