A conductor for the Connecticut Valley Railroad flags the "Santa Special" through the crossing at Deep River Landing as it backs into the station. Taken with Canon Digital Rebel
During the first measurable snowfall of the season, VALE 97 crosses Essex St. during a weekend run. Taken with Canon Digital Rebel.
VALE 97 lets off some steam before being connected to the "Santa Special" for a run to the North Pole. Taken with Canon Digital Rebel.
The Essex Clipper Dinner Train, led by Valley Railroad 0900, crosses the Deep River Creek Bridge heading north about a half hour after the last steam run of the day. Taken with Canon Digital Rebel
The Essex Steam Train crosses Deep River Creek heading south while my brother photographs it from our boat. The locomotive, usually moved to the rear end for southbound trips, was left on the fron... (more)
The Valley Railroad in winter. Note the rust on the wheels of the 2-8-2 tender.
Valley Railroad #40 gets a grease job before it's next run.
The Essex Clipper Dinner Train travels through Deep River Landing and passes by the old station. Taken with Canon Digital Rebel.
One of Connecticut Valley Railroad's GE's leads a few coaches back from Deep River Landing and the steamboat. Taken with Canon Digital Rebel.
A view of the Essex Steam Train Museum on a spring night before the start of the summer tourist season. Taken with Canon Digital Rebel.
The Valley Railroad has the Blue Stop Sign in place for the GE 80 tonner sitting on a siding. The word STOP is barley visible.
Engine 97 gets ready for another trip on this hot summer afternoon.
Valley Railroad #40 is seen here about to make a hitch for the return trip to Essex.