The Jolly Railfan

The Jolly Railfan Taking pictures and videos wherever the Iron takes me

What was a happy little accident, could double as a nice advertisement for Reading and Northern Railroad - Passenger . ...
08/25/2026

What was a happy little accident, could double as a nice advertisement for Reading and Northern Railroad - Passenger . Make sure to visit Jim Thorpe by train this October!

The low angle on 2102 really helps convey the standing size and power of this machine.
08/25/2026

The low angle on 2102 really helps convey the standing size and power of this machine.

08/25/2026

In this prologue clip, 2102 puts on a show of steam to snap itself and 5018 off the passenger set

Backlit by the floodlamps, the 2102 pours on fresh coal for the departure home to Port Clinton
08/24/2026

Backlit by the floodlamps, the 2102 pours on fresh coal for the departure home to Port Clinton

The train gods smile upon the ramble 2/2. Most photographers know the plight of finding the perfect angle and exposure....
08/24/2026

The train gods smile upon the ramble 2/2.

Most photographers know the plight of finding the perfect angle and exposure. After too many shots, I found nearly the perfect angle with the perfect sun opening, and of course multiple right exposures.

2102 awaits departure at Pittston, PA

The train gods smile upon the ramble 1/2. While I continue to have distaste for lighting at Pittston, the rare storm ov...
08/24/2026

The train gods smile upon the ramble 1/2.

While I continue to have distaste for lighting at Pittston, the rare storm overcast provided an opportunity I couldn't pass up. The fans get their last gaze on 2102 before departure.

08/24/2026

A nice steam asmr for your Monday. Listen to the transition, as the 2102 crew slams the throttle to the ceiling while bottoming the downhill grade at Jim Thorpe junction.

08/24/2026

The best sauna in the world. 2102 opens the cylinder c***s and departs for Pittston yard.

08/23/2026

2102 wraps up her day, and puts on a final teaser heading for port clinton

08/23/2026

2102 reminds us why shes the star

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