Two days until Christmas. My take on Richard Steinheimer's iconic Christmas Tree photograph on December 23rd. My version is on the Valley Railroad in Chester, CT as No 3025 shoves a North Pole E... (more)

Me and My Reflection. The first section of the Valley Railroad's North Pole Express passes by a very calm Pratt Cove in Deep River, CT with a full trainload of families ready to visit with Santa ... (more)

A Valley Railroad North Pole Express brings another train load of families to the "North Pole" to visit with Santa Claus and his elves.

Valley Railroad No 3025s trailing truck is being readied to be placed under the locomotive int he railroad's Essex, CT shops. This was during the reubild project of the former Knox & Kane Chinese... (more)

Putting the cart before the horse, so to speak. The drivers have been placed in front of the Mikado in preperation for their placement under the locomotive during the rebuilding of Valley Railroa... (more)

A Valley Railroad North Pole Express pulls into the "North Pole", otherwise known as Deep River Landing, to pick up Santa Claus and his elves. The Jolly Old Elf, visible waving from the middle of... (more)

A Valley Railroad North Pole Express passes through Chester, CT with a full train load of families begining the holiday season in rail-style. Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX Fisheye, three fla... (more)

Valley Railroad 2-8-2 No 3025 poses during the Lerro Productions photo charter's night photo shoot in Essex, CT. Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG

Valley Railroad 2-8-2 No 3025 poses during the Lerro Productions photo charter's night photo shoot in Essex, CT. Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC

Valley Railroad 2-8-2 No 3025 pauses in Chester, CT with a Ford convertible during the Lerro Productions photo charter. Canon EOS 40D, Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC

A blast from the past!  NH #3025 bursts through the foliage in a rainy day Railroad: New Haven
Locomotive: Steam 2-8-2
Location: Essex, Connecticut, USA
Locomotive #: VALE 3025
Train ID: Lerro Charter
Photo Date: May 22, 2012

Dad got home a few minutes late that night... Part of a Lerro Productions charter at the Valley Railroad on former New Haven trackage. Many thanks to the owner of the Ford Edsel for bring... (more)

New Haven Fireman; Eric Steinberg. bw

New Haven #3025 brings a freight train around the bend at Broadway bound for Essex, CT. From the collection of Mitch Goldman, lol. Taken during a Lerro Productions charter.

New Haven #3025 barrels through Tate's Cut at Deep River, CT. A Lerro Productions charter.