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Title: |
A train arrives to a crowd of passengers |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/13/2009 Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:21:55 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Station,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
105 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
VALE 97 backs onto its train |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/13/2009 Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:21:59 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
131 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
Crew-members attend to #97 before its next run |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/13/2009 Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:22:03 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
127 Comments: 3 |
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Title: |
Lots of activity around #97 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/13/2009 Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:22:08 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
177 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Side view of #97 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/13/2009 Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:22:13 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Station,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
121 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
VALE 97 steams north |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/13/2009 Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:22:18 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
Categories: |
Steam,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
127 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
VALE 97 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
7/3/2009 Upload Date: 7/8/2009 3:05:37 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Michael Wheeler |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
240 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
VALE 97 |
Description: |
The Valley's other active steamer, built in 1923 by Alco as Birmingham & Southeastern 200. |
Photo Date: |
8/11/2009 Upload Date: 6/29/2011 4:00:49 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Koprowski |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
163 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
VALE 97 |
Description: |
Taking the day ok |
Photo Date: |
8/28/2009 Upload Date: 6/4/2013 8:07:24 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
William Sweeney |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
228 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Steamy |
Description: |
Steam clouds as 97 switches the South Yard in Essex |
Photo Date: |
9/12/2009 Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:04:46 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Lee Carlson |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
189 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
97 and Model T |
Description: |
Model T crosses the track while 97 waits for departure time. |
Photo Date: |
9/12/2009 Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:06:51 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Lee Carlson |
Categories: |
Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
399 Comments: 2 |
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Title: |
Number 97 |
Description: |
Engine Number 97 on the Valley Railroad |
Photo Date: |
9/28/2009 Upload Date: 9/17/2012 4:04:28 AM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Eric Shito |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
188 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Another Busy Day |
Description: |
40 and 97 preparing for another busy December day |
Photo Date: |
12/19/2009 Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:00:22 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Lee Carlson |
Categories: |
Roster,Winter,Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
457 Comments: 1 |
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Title: |
Simmering |
Description: |
On the pit, waiting for their call to duty |
Photo Date: |
12/19/2009 Upload Date: 2/24/2010 10:09:15 AM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Lee Carlson |
Categories: |
Winter,Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
285 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
440 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Ready to go to Work |
Description: |
Two passenger trains preparing for departure from Essex |
Photo Date: |
5/9/2010 Upload Date: 4/13/2010 2:57:40 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Lee Carlson |
Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger,Track,Action |
Locomotives: |
VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
455 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
496 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
370 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Inspecting 97 |
Description: |
Fireman inspects and oils around 97 before departure |
Photo Date: |
5/9/2010 Upload Date: 4/13/2010 2:58:51 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Lee Carlson |
Categories: |
Scenic,Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger,Track,Action |
Locomotives: |
VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
340 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
The Lineup |
Description: |
At the head of their trains, Nos. 40 and 97 ready for departure |
Photo Date: |
5/9/2010 Upload Date: 4/13/2010 3:00:49 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Lee Carlson |
Categories: |
Scenic,Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger,Track,Action |
Locomotives: |
VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
392 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
558 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Essex, CT |
Description: |
The Essex Steam Train Approaches a Grade Crossing in Essex, CT |
Photo Date: |
6/5/2010 Upload Date: 9/17/2012 4:18:47 AM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Eric Shito |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
393 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
VALE 97 |
Description: |
97 brings the first southbound of the day into the station. |
Photo Date: |
6/5/2010 Upload Date: 2/5/2013 10:24:00 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
William Sweeney |
Categories: |
Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
130 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
VALE 97 |
Description: |
Charging north thru Deep River. |
Photo Date: |
6/5/2010 Upload Date: 2/5/2013 10:24:01 PM |
Location: |
Deep River, CT |
Author: |
William Sweeney |
Categories: |
Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
156 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Climbing aboard |
Description: |
With the groundwork done, the student fireman can climb back into the cab |
Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:35:51 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Action |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
236 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Backhead detail on Valley Railroad Engine No. 97 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:35:54 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
InCab,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
482 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Engineer Ken Blandina in the cab of No. 97 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:35:55 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
InCab,Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
422 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Engineer Ken has a moment to relax before the day begins |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:35:54 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
InCab,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
390 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Lining the Switch |
Description: |
Under the watchful eye of the engineer, a student fireman lines the switch so No. 97 can move onto the Main. |
Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:35:56 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Signal,Action |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
213 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
No. 97 posing for her fans |
Description: |
No. 97 is now pinned on to the coach train. It cannot be too long until departure time. |
Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:35:58 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
288 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
No 97 gets the attention she deserves |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:36:00 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
288 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Oiling around |
Description: |
The fireman and student fireman prepare No. 97 for her full Saturday excursion schedule. |
Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:36:04 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
283 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
No. 97 and 900 share the yard before the start of the day |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:36:17 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) VALE 900(80Tonner) |
Views: |
350 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
No. 97 and No. 40... perfect together! |
Description: |
Valley Railroad No. 97 passes No. 40 on the way to pin on to the coach train |
Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:36:19 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Action |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) VALE 40(2-8-2) |
Views: |
504 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
No. 97 ready for work |
Description: |
Her morning grooming complete, No. 97 backs toward the main |
Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:36:22 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
224 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Crossing signal and switchstands |
Description: |
No. 97 will soon move north to run around the waiting coach train on the Main Track. |
Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:36:24 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Action |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
236 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Soak up the atmosphere |
Description: |
In line with good operating practice, the engineer of No. 97 starts with the cylinder cocks open to purge any water from the cylinders. |
Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:36:25 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Signal |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
211 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Tending to the details |
Description: |
Jim Miller will fire No. 97 on her last runs this evening. |
Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:08 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Winter,Steam,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
549 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Her labor done |
Description: |
No. 97 sits outside the engine shop while the crew drops her fire. In the foreground are the driving wheels for Valley Railroad No. 3025, a Chinese SY class Mikado (former Knox & Kane No. 58) that is being restored to operation. |
Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:11 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Winter,Night,Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
526 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Keeping steam up |
Description: |
Fireman Jim Miller tends to No. 97's fire on the way north to Parkers Point. |
Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:15 PM |
Location: |
Deep River, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
InCab,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
245 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
The North Pole Express arrives |
Description: |
The glare from No. 97's headlight illuminates the track and platform |
Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:21 PM |
Location: |
Deep River, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Station,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
212 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
No. 97 has just pinned onto her train for this evening |
Description: |
No. 97 has long been a mainstay of Valley Railroad operations. After this evening's North Pole Express runs she heads to the shop for her 1,472 FRA inspection. |
Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:25 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Winter,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
226 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Final crew of record |
Description: |
This photograph recalls the typical crew photographs of the late 19th Century right down to the serious demeanor of the crew. |
Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:28 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Winter,Station,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
606 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Contemporary crew shot |
Description: |
Crew of Record for No. 97's last night (l to r, top to bottom) Engineer Ken Blandina, Fireman Jim Miller, Conductor Brian Messinger, Trainmen Bob LeBlanc & Chase Smith and Event Manager Paul Costello. |
Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:31 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Winter,Station,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
583 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
No. 97 ready and waiting |
Description: |
Just a few more minutes of quiet before the crowds arrive for the last North Pole Express runs of 2010. |
Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:35 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Winter,Station,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
528 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
One more run to go |
Description: |
No. 97 pauses for the photographers before running around to pin back onto the train. |
Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:38 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Winter,Night,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
457 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Preparing for an evening's work |
Description: |
Engineer Ken Blandina drew the honors for No. 97's last runs. |
Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:41 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
InCab,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
477 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Ready for a long winter's nap |
Description: |
The remains of No. 97's fire slowly die away. Soon she will be resting quietly in the engine shed. |
Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:45 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Winter,Night,Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
526 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
No. 97 runs around the consist |
Description: |
Brian, our conductor for this evening likes to run with authentic kerosene markers. |
Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:48 PM |
Location: |
Deep River, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
338 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Time to say farewell to No. 97 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:55 PM |
Location: |
Essex, CT |
Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
Categories: |
Winter,Night,Yard,Steam |
Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
Views: |
573 Comments: 2 |
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