Reading & Northern 2024 steam trips will include Pittston, Tunkhannock

Reading & Northern steam locomotive is seen hauling a train of cars through New Ringgold in this May 2022 photo. The Reading & Northern will continue the tradition of Iron Horse Ramble excursions in the summer of 2024 using 2102, one of the largest operating steam locomotives on the East Coast. Roger DuPuis | Times Leader

PORT CLINTON — One of the largest operating steam locomotives on the East Coast will be hauling three special passenger excursions this summer, including trips to bring visitors up to the Pittston Tomato Fest and Tunkhannock Founder’s Day Festival.

The Reading & Northern Railroad on Wednesday announced three summer 2024 “Iron Horse Ramble” excursions using T-1 class steam locomotive 2102.

“We listened to feedback from our loyal passengers and fans and decided to carry on with these great steam excursions,” said Reading & Northern Passenger Department Senior VP/General Manager Matt Fisher.

“One of the Rambles will be over the familiar Reading-to-Jim Thorpe route; but the other two will be to exciting new destinations never before visited by the 2102,” Fisher added.

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