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Viewing Album:  Valley Railroad
 
By:Lee Carlson
Dates:7/29/1971 - 12/31/2015
Album Info:Scenes along the Valley Railroad.
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Heading North
Title:  Heading North
Description:  Heading north on a cold winter day
Photo Date:  12/20/2009  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:45:03 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  280   Comments: 0
Winter Departure
Title:  Winter Departure
Description:  Departing Essex after a 24-inch snowfall
Photo Date:  12/20/2009  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:43:55 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  264   Comments: 0
Lee at Play
Title:  Lee at Play
Description:  Aboard 0901
Photo Date:  2/13/2010  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 10:21:33 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Winter,InCab
Locomotives:  VALE 901(80Tonner)
Views:  332   Comments: 1
Enjoying the Sunshine
Title:  Enjoying the Sunshine
Description:  After a nice bath to wash off the winters dust, No. 40 enjoys a day in the sun.
Photo Date:  2/14/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:45:28 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  249   Comments: 0
From Across Plains Road
Title:  From Across Plains Road
Description:  80-Tonners outside Valley Railroad enginehouse
Photo Date:  3/6/2010  Upload Date: 3/6/2010 2:23:29 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Yard
Locomotives:  VALE 900(80Tonner) VALE 901(80Tonner)
Views:  344   Comments: 0
Crane
Title:  Crane
Description:  One of Valley Railroads big rail cranes is in the parking lot at Essex Yard
Photo Date:  3/27/2010  Upload Date: 3/28/2010 12:25:22 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  235   Comments: 0
SY Tender
Title:  SY Tender
Description:  Tender from SY Mikado, to be modified for New Haven 3025. Taken before tender was turned.
Photo Date:  3/27/2010  Upload Date: 3/28/2010 12:26:41 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  116   Comments: 0
Springtime near Bokum Road
Title:  Springtime near Bokum Road
Description:  Springtime, and the Your Hand on the Throttle program is in full swing
Photo Date:  4/10/2010  Upload Date: 4/10/2010 4:31:23 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  427   Comments: 0
Tightening the bolts
Title:  Tightening the bolts
Description:  Doing track inspection/maintenance
Photo Date:  4/29/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:41:19 AM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  110   Comments: 0
B&W Version
Title:  B&W Version
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:47:29 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
Roster Shot
Title:  Roster Shot
Description:  Valley 40 out stretching her muscles
Photo Date:  4/29/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:46:36 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
Heading onto the Pit
Title:  Heading onto the Pit
Description:  After stretching her legs, 40 heads to the inspection pit
Photo Date:  4/29/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:48:39 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  174   Comments: 0
Near the Coal Dock
Title:  Near the Coal Dock
Description:  Getting ready for Opening Weekend
Photo Date:  4/29/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:49:50 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  162   Comments: 0
Ready to Go!
Title:  Ready to Go!
Description:  No. 40, all ready for Fridays shakedown run at beginning of the 2010 season
Photo Date:  4/29/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:51:22 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
Beside the Connecticut River at Broadway
Title:  Beside the Connecticut River at Broadway
Description:  Mikado 40 takes train out for a shakedown run this afternoon in anticipation of tomorrows Opening Weekend.
Photo Date:  4/30/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 5:09:22 PM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  462   Comments: 1
Approaching Old Deep River Road
Title:  Approaching Old Deep River Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/1/2010  Upload Date: 3/6/2010 2:19:29 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  176   Comments: 0
Working North
Title:  Working North
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/1/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 9:25:50 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  211   Comments: 0
Arriving Goodspeed
Title:  Arriving Goodspeed
Description:  Crossing CT Route 82 at Goodspeed station
Photo Date:  5/1/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 9:26:55 PM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
Just Departed Essex
Title:  Just Departed Essex
Description:  Mikado 40 on the Goodspeed Local
Photo Date:  5/1/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 9:29:20 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
Passing Essex Hardware
Title:  Passing Essex Hardware
Description:  Northbound
Photo Date:  5/1/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 9:30:28 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  220   Comments: 0
Along the River
Title:  Along the River
Description:  Northbound by the Connecticut River
Photo Date:  5/1/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 9:32:09 PM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  129   Comments: 0
On Their Trains
Title:  On Their Trains
Description:  Nos. 40 and 97 at the head of their trains, preparing for departure
Photo Date:  5/9/2010  Upload Date: 5/9/2010 9:13:04 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  484   Comments: 0
Two Trains
Title:  Two Trains
Description:  Two passenger trains getting ready for departure time
Photo Date:  5/9/2010  Upload Date: 5/9/2010 9:14:02 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  364   Comments: 0
The Lineup
Title:  The Lineup
Description:  Mikado 40 and Consolidation 97 at Essex station, waiting for their departure times.
Photo Date:  5/9/2010  Upload Date: 3/28/2010 12:28:13 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  542   Comments: 0
Paul at the Throttle
Title:  Paul at the Throttle
Description:  Northbound from Essex on No. 40
Photo Date:  4/1/2011  Upload Date: 4/1/2011 5:52:13 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
Returning to Essex
Title:  Returning to Essex
Description:  Paul on the return to Essex
Photo Date:  4/1/2011  Upload Date: 4/1/2011 5:53:23 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  InCab,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  166   Comments: 0
Departing Essex
Title:  Departing Essex
Description:  With Paul at the throttle, Mikado 40 begins her trip north
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/8/2011 8:13:02 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  257   Comments: 0
Northbound Train
Title:  Northbound Train
Description:  VRR 40 leads its train past the north yard limit at Essex
Photo Date:  10/21/2011  Upload Date: 10/30/2011 8:02:09 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
Approaching Chester
Title:  Approaching Chester
Description:  Chester station from the cab of 0900
Photo Date:  10/22/2011  Upload Date: 10/30/2011 8:11:43 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,InCab,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 900(80Tonner)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
At the Chester Creek Bridge
Title:  At the Chester Creek Bridge
Description:  View from 80-Tonner 0900
Photo Date:  10/22/2011  Upload Date: 10/30/2011 8:09:44 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,InCab,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 900(80Tonner)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
Climbing Past MP 9
Title:  Climbing Past MP 9
Description:  Hadlyme Station at the summit
Photo Date:  10/22/2011  Upload Date: 10/30/2011 8:19:50 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  InCab,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  76   Comments: 0
Milepost 10
Title:  Milepost 10
Description:  Engineer Norm glances from cab of 0900 as he passes MP 10
Photo Date:  10/22/2011  Upload Date: 10/30/2011 8:06:59 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  InCab,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 900(80Tonner)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
Deep River Creek Bridge
Title:  Deep River Creek Bridge
Description:  Valleys Deep River Creek Bridge
Photo Date:  10/22/2011  Upload Date: 10/30/2011 8:23:49 PM
Location:  Deep River, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,InCab,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 900(80Tonner)
Views:  210   Comments: 0
Returning to Essex
Title:  Returning to Essex
Description:  On its last trip of the year, the Essex Clipper Dinner Train enters Essex Yard Limits.
Photo Date:  10/22/2011  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 9:33:24 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  160   Comments: 0
Quiet Morning
Title:  Quiet Morning
Description:  Their evening assignments still hour away, everybody has a rest
Photo Date:  12/8/2011  Upload Date: 1/10/2012 1:38:58 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  VALE 3025(2-8-2) VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  420   Comments: 0
Train's Coming
Title:  Train's Coming
Description:  Mikado 3025 northbound with North Pole Express
Photo Date:  12/9/2011  Upload Date: 3/6/2010 2:17:19 PM
Location:  Deep River, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Yard
Locomotives:  VALE 3025(2-8-2)
Views:  369   Comments: 0
Rolling by Pratt Cove
Title:  Rolling by Pratt Cove
Description:  Northbound Santa Special
Photo Date:  12/10/2011  Upload Date: 1/10/2012 1:19:26 PM
Location:  Deep River, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  78   Comments: 0
Waiting for Service
Title:  Waiting for Service
Description:  Waiting to haul their North Pole Express trains
Photo Date:  12/13/2011  Upload Date: 1/10/2012 1:13:14 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 3025(2-8-2)
Views:  441   Comments: 0
The Line-up
Title:  The Line-up
Description:  40 and 3025 at Essex Station
Photo Date:  12/13/2011  Upload Date: 1/10/2012 1:14:25 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 3025(2-8-2)
Views:  351   Comments: 0
The Inspection Begins
Title:  The Inspection Begins
Description:  97 is being inspected to determine work to be done during her 1472-day teardown.
Photo Date:  3/16/2012  Upload Date: 3/16/2012 5:36:38 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  615   Comments: 0
Country Freight
Title:  Country Freight
Description:  Nearing the freight house at Goodspeed station
Photo Date:  5/21/2012  Upload Date: 5/26/2012 8:16:31 PM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  72   Comments: 0
At Goodspeed
Title:  At Goodspeed
Description:  VRR 3025 running around train in Goodspeed Yard
Photo Date:  5/21/2012  Upload Date: 5/26/2012 7:25:21 PM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 3025(2-8-2)
Views:  393   Comments: 0
Re-aligning the Switch
Title:  Re-aligning the Switch
Description:  During the runaround move
Photo Date:  5/21/2012  Upload Date: 5/26/2012 7:26:27 PM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 3025(2-8-2)
Views:  439   Comments: 0
Country Freight
Title:  Country Freight
Description:  Southbound Local
Photo Date:  5/21/2012  Upload Date: 5/26/2012 7:28:26 PM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  57   Comments: 0
Watching the Local
Title:  Watching the Local
Description:  At Chester Station
Photo Date:  5/21/2012  Upload Date: 5/27/2012 9:35:25 AM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NH 3025(2-8-2)
Views:  989   Comments: 0
Local Freight Coming Through
Title:  Local Freight Coming Through
Description:  At Chester station
Photo Date:  5/21/2012  Upload Date: 5/26/2012 7:29:46 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 3025(2-8-2)
Views:  504   Comments: 0
Pastoral
Title:  Pastoral
Description:  The morning local
Photo Date:  5/21/2012  Upload Date: 5/26/2012 7:30:48 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 3025(2-8-2)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
Rolling South
Title:  Rolling South
Description:  Past Chester station
Photo Date:  5/21/2012  Upload Date: 5/26/2012 7:31:58 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 3025(2-8-2)
Views:  471   Comments: 0
Station Agents View
Title:  Station Agents View
Description:  Southbound VRR freight
Photo Date:  5/21/2012  Upload Date: 5/26/2012 7:32:56 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 3025(2-8-2)
Views:  195   Comments: 1
At Chester
Title:  At Chester
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/21/2012  Upload Date: 5/26/2012 7:35:11 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 3025(2-8-2)
Views:  181   Comments: 0

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