Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
From the Berkshire Productions feature "Reading 2102: The American Northern."
Available on DVD and Blu-Ray at yardgoatimages.com/2102-The-American-Northern-and-Blue-Mountain-&-Reading-YGI-Classics-p422005626
Special thanks to Rich Melvin for conversion, as well as Joseph Ayer and Grace McKay.
Thumbnail provided by Steven J. Brown. Check out his work at stevenjbrown.com
From the Berkshire Productions feature "Reading 2102: The American Northern."
Available on DVD and Blu-Ray at yardgoatimages.com/2102-The-American-Northern-and-Blue-Mountain-&-Reading-YGI-Classics-p422005626
Special thanks to Rich Melvin for conversion, as well as Joseph Ayer and Grace McKay.
Thumbnail provided by Steven J. Brown. Check out his work at stevenjbrown.com
![[4K] Texas State Railroad Steam Train](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aDPfqWGc16I/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Texas State Railroad Steam Train
Nestled in the piney woods of Eastern Texas is the Texas State Railroad. The route runs from Palestine, through Maydelle and terminates in Rusk, Texas at the railroad shops are. The line was built in 1883 by inmates to haul raw materials for a smelter in the Rusk prison. Regular service terminated in 1921, and was then leased to private companies until 1969. In 1972, the line was given to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and was turned into a tourist railroad. In that time, the railroad acquired many pieces of historic railroad equipment, including numerous steam locomotives. With rolling grades and long stretches of straight trackage, trains really get a chance to perform at speed.
In this video, we follow Tremont & Gulf 30, a 1917 built Baldwin 2-8-2. This Mikado served the T&G until 1954, when it was sold to the Magma Arizona Railroad and renumbered 7. In 1974 the engine was sent to the Texas State Railroad, and operated as TSR 400 until 2002. In 2012, the engine was restored and operated as Magma Arizona 7 until 2017, when it became 30 in a T&G inspired look.
This video would be filmed on the last weekend the engine ran as TSR 30. Shortly after, it would be backdated as 400.")
![[4K] Cass Scenic Railroad Journey to Bald Knob](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bH1TaiAq32o/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Cass Scenic Railroad Journey to Bald Knob
Deep in the Appalachian spine of West Virginia lies the small town of Cass, home to the world-famous Cass Scenic Railroad. The railroad is home to the worlds largest collection of geared Shay steam locomotives, a form of geared locomotive meant for tackling sharp curves, steep grades, and poor track conditions. These geared wonders are just as unique looking as their purpose and have garnered quite the following over the decades. And for the geared steam locomotive fan, Cass is the mecca. Built in 1901 the town was constructed to log the forests on Back Allegheny Mountain, in particular, the Red Spruce trees found primarily at the higher elevations.
Now the railroad is used to haul tourists, not timber. And this little 11 mile long stretch of treacherously steep mountain railroading and the geared marvels that toil these tracks are the draw for thousands of people every year. Join us on the Journey to Bald Knob.")
![[4K] Walkersville Southern Railroad](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e8mWFx11kQw/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Walkersville Southern Railroad
The Walkersville Southern Railroad operates on four miles of former Pennsylvania Railroad tracks from Walkersville, MD through the Monocacy River Valley towards Frederick. The all volunteer operation runs regularly on weekends from May to October plus specials. The railroad uses a variety of diesel switchers, with a number of GE 45-tonners and PRR 44 tonners. This tourist railroad has expanded operation considerably in the 30+ years active as a tourist railroad.
For a few weekends each year, steam operates the regular trips and photo specials. The locomotive brought in is from the Gramlings, with one of their traveling tank engines trucked in. Jeddo Coal Company 0-4-0T 85 has been featured for several years.
0:00 Opening
0:44 Roster (as of 2023)
2:23 Regular Trip
14:12 Steam Specials with Jeddo Coal 85
23:40 Photo Specials
30:33 Doubleheaded Christmas Specials")
![[4K] Blue Ridge Scenic Railway](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fUHR2TL4_js/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway operates scenic tourist trains along the Toccoa River on the former Marietta & North Georgia Railroad. These 26-mile trips run north from Blue Ridge, GA on what is today the Georgia Northeastern Railroad. With great scenic river views and an extended layover at the Tennessee border towns of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN, its an excellent day outing.
Consist (Northbound)
GP10 7529, ex-New York Central
-Open-Air Gondola 697, ex-Southern
-Stainless Coach 649, ex-Santa Fe
-Coach 2705, ex-Long Island
-Open-Air Car 114 The Brittany, ex-Canadian National
-Open-Air Car 2975, ex-Long Island
-Concession Car 206, ex-Northern Pacific
-Open-Air Car 405 Snowbird, ex-Boston & Maine
-Open-Air Car 2929 Scotties Car, ex-Long Island
-Coach 332, ex-Louisville & Nashville
-Coach 106, ex-Canadian National, ex-Florida East Coast
-Coach 105, ex-Canadian National, ex-Florida East Coast
GP9R 4631, ex-Grand Trunk Western")
![[4K] Dollywood Railroad Steam Train](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gV76Bo7CUt0/mqdefault.jpg "[4K] Dollywood Railroad Steam Train
The Dollywood Amusement Park at Pigeon Forge, TN operates steam on the Dollywood Express.
White Pass & Yukon 2-8-2 70 originally operated in Alaska from 1938 to 1963. The 70 was brought to Tennessee in 1977 to join fellow WP&Y engine 192. Nicknamed Cinderella, this 36” narrow gauge steam train works hard as it leads the train up 2.5 miles up the mountainous grade.")
