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

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)

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.

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

Southern New England 5012 switches cars at the Cargill mill just west of Salem, NY on the Battenkill Railroad.

Resting Buttercup.

All quiet on the Batten Kill.

Arriving in Salem to drop loads at Caro Vail.

ALCOs in the Empire State. A rarity in 2024: An RS-36 and an RS-1 are operating in revenue service on the Batten Kill. Here they sit idle; with the day off.

One of the two recents additions to the Batten Kill's roster. 361 is the other former Ontario Midland RS-36. 408 is now sporting silver trucks. Could this be the first step in a Delaware & Hudso... (more)

Arriving in Salem to drop loads for the mill.