The Valley Railroad, also known as the Essex Steam train is special in that they maintain and operate three coal fired steam locomotives. During the busy Christmas season all three can be found un... (more)
As sharp looking a unit as has ridden the rails in many years, Conrail's magnificent SD80MACs were powerful beauties. The 4110 and 4114 lead a 159 car eastbound manifest through Huntingdon, PA on ... (more)
VALE 3025 chuffs past the Old Deep River Road, painting a picture reminiscent of the 1940's.
The 3:30 Train departing the station in Essex.
Connecticut Valley Railroad 2-8-2 3025 takes riders back in time through Chester, CT on Sunday, July 15, as the train is seen passing a restored New York Central 40-foot boxcar on the tourist line... (more)
"New Haven Local" A north bound New Haven passenger local with the last built 2-8-2 on the NYNH&H roster crosses Old Deep River road bringing commuters home from a busy work day.... (more)
The Connecticut Valley Railroad Museum (CVRM) Railfan Day on Saturday, 1st November 1986 included a night photo session, featuring New York Central E-9A # 4096, heading up a night train to nowhere... (more)
Privately owned ex- Birmingham & S.E.R.R. No.97 (Alco-Cooke 1923) working a passenger train from Chester to Essex on a beautiful fall afternoon, during the CVRM's 1986 Railfan Day and Train Meet.
This 1941 Porter was restored for display by the Connecticut Valley Railroad. It now sits outside the yard greeting visitors. This locomotive was used by the U.S. Navy during World War II in the e... (more)
Work Continues on the Porter 0-6-0 at the Valley Railroad Yard at Essex CT.
Work is continuing on this Porter 0-6-0 at the Valley Railroad Yard.
