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.

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

Discussing the next switching moves.

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

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

A pair of RS-36s shuttle an RS-1 into a siding at CaroVail. SCH 3501 has a fuel pump issue and will sit the run to Eagle Bridge out today.

While headed to Conway Scenic Railroad for the annual 470 Railroad Club excursion, I decided to swing by the elusive Batten Kill Railroad to see if there were any signs of life. As expected, they ... (more)

Crossing 22 with one last load headed to Cargill.

ALCO in the snow: Pulling five loads north to Salem.

Heading to set up the train north to Salem on a brisk Friday morning.

RS-36 is headed to tie down after a Friday run from Eagle Bridge.

Five loads head north to Salem.

High and low hood versions of Alco's RS36 pose at East Greenwich, NY. The Batten Kill Railroad is host to an interesting mix of Alco "RS" models, including their original two RS-3s, one... (more)

D&H Washington Branch Throwback: Painted in a D&H-inspired scheme, SNEX Alco RS-36 #5012 leads Batten Kill Train BK-F across the Hoosic River at Eagle Bridge, NY. Just after crossing the b... (more)