2-8-2 142 leans into a curve during a photo run-by on a Pete Lerro excursion

2-8-2 142 pulls a Pete Lerro Photo Special in beautiful light

The Valley Railroad Company's Chief Mechanical Officer, David Conrad check the journal boxes while awaiting the arrival of P&W NR-2 to wye the locomotive to face North.

Valley Railroad 3025 approaches the Route 153 crossing for the first time as a Northern facing engine. Engineer and CMO, J. David Conrad, gives a show with a plume of black smoke, uncharacteristic... (more)

Valley Railroad 3025 approaches the grade level crossing at Connally Drive, Old Saybrook while fireman and master mechanic, Bill Wolf, keeps a look out ahead. Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF 70-2... (more)

VALE 3025: From vision to fruition. Back in 2008, Valley Railroad CMO J. David Conrad let it be known that his company was seeking a third steam locomotive, to ensure its future as "The Ess... (more)

NYSW 142 Pulls a Lerro Productions photo special putting on a great plume of white steam

The first run of the 2011 North Pole Express on the Valley Railroad appears out of the darkness in Essex, CT. Canon EOS 50D, Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC, two Lumedyne flashes

Valley Railroad 3025 pulls its first train across Route 153. Although it was only a switching move to prepare for North Pole Express festivities, 3025 performed well moving the 9 car consist. Can... (more)

Valley Railroad CMO J. David Conrad at the throttle of the Valley's newest steamer, 3025. Photo taken by Valley Railroad employee wearing all necessary PPE. Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF 17-40m... (more)

You saw it here on RailPictures.net first! Valley Railroad 3025 moving under its own power for the first time. Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Switching at Cumbres Pass. A D&RGW Brakeman battles the glare of the evening sun as he and the crew of a westbound freight perform some switching moves in the yard at Cumbres Pass. His da... (more)

Valley Railroad's newest steamer, 3025 is fired up for the first time after it's ongoing and extensive rebuild. Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

First time seeing the light of day. Valley Railroad Chief Mechanical Officer J. David Conrad looks over the railroad's newest locomotive - a Chinese SY, wearing #3025 on its first trip outside of... (more)

What could easily be a scene from D&RGW Narrow Gauge operations in the Fifties, a couple of Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad mechanical employees discuss their next move in the care & maintenance ... (more)