Rolling over the steel span at the end of a busy day on the Batten Kill, new hire Caleb Lindquist waves from the cab of 5012.

Idling; awaiting instructions for the next switching move.

Buttercup in the morning sun.

The end of a very busy Wednesday on the Batten Kill.

Discussing the next switching moves.

RS-36 408, former Norfolk & Western, gets shoved into a siding and will not make the run south today.

The Batten Kill Railroad is an interesting short line for many reasons. One being the manned flagging of unmarked crossings.

A whole lotta switching goin' on. Buttercup and 5012 have just moved RS-36 #408, so its' battery can fully charge. This pair of ALCOs have a long day ahead; finishing with the delivery of 32 empti... (more)

Batten Kill Heritage RS-3, in very faded orange. honors the Greenwich & Johnstown, a subsidiary of the Delaware & Hudson in Washington County. But don't get the party balloons just yet-- 4116 is m... (more)

SB Battenkill lite power crosses over County Rte 64 in Shushan

The Battenkill crossing a bridge coming into Eagle Bridge to grab 6 empties.

Taken after checking in at the office and being granted permission, I get a shot of 5012 waiting to start the workday.

Rolling through Cambridge with empties for interchange at Eagle Bridge.

Rolling through Shushan with empties to be placed at Eagle Bridge.

Crossing the Hoosic with empties for interchange in Eagle Bridge.