Having completed one of the steepest grades on Metro-North, train 6822 led by CDOT/CT Rail 6695 clears past MP15 at the top of Branchville hill as the midday sun pierces thru the trees.

Metro-North train 6822 rounds the S bend approaching MP 17 preparing to make a station stop at Redding. Recent tree clearing has made this spot along Simpaug Turnpike more picturesque.