Reading & Northern 425: The Journey of an Autumn Steam Train

Reading & Northern 425, the gutsy 4-6-2 “Pacific“ type steam locomotive leads a fantastic journey through the hills and valleys of northeast Pennsylvania. Filmed over several autumn days in October, 2021, 425 wore multiple whistles during that time, battling grades, arriving and departing stations, and impressing a multitude of onlookers with a loud and majestic display of fine early 20th century machinery. You can ride this train, by viewing events and tickets at: As of November 2022, 425 has undergone the last excursion for now, replaced by recently restored 4-8-4 number 2102. You can view this mighty steam engine in service here: Many thanks to those from the Reading & Northern railroad that continue to make this possible! Central Penn Rail Productions - 2022