VTR 308 emerges from the shadows as the GMRC 263 approaches the talc plant at Smithville.

Vermont Railway's GMRC 264 crosses the famed Cuttingsville Trestle on the return trip to Rutland from Bellows Falls. GMTX 2663, VTR 431, VTR 308

Vermont Railway's GMRC 264 passes through a farm near Chester, VT on the return trip to Rutland from Bellows Falls. GMTX 2663, VTR 431, VTR 308

Vermont Railway's GMRC 264 crosses the Williams River at Chester, VT on the return trip to Rutland from Bellows Falls. GMTX 2663, VTR 431, VTR 308

GMRC 263 at the Rt 103 crossing as it heads east towards Bellows Falls. VTR 308, VTR 431, GMTX 2663.

The American Association of Private Rail Car Owners (AAPRCO) private car special passes through Vergennes, VT with the VTR 307 leading the trip from Burlington to Rutland.

The American Association of Private Rail Car Owners (AAPRCO) private car special passes through New Haven Junction, VT with the VTR 307 leading the trip from Burlington to Rutland.

The American Association of Private Rail Car Owners special arrives at Center Rutland at lunchtime on October 1. The riders enjoyed the upgraded line’s new passenger speed as the train headed s... (more)

The American Association of Private Rail Car Owners special rolls along Lake Champlain’s Shelburne Bay. The riders enjoyed the upgraded line’s new passenger speed as the train headed south fr... (more)

From high above, we see the 2020 AAPRCO special heading down the main from Rutland, VT.

A few locals watch as the colorful display of the AAPRCO special passes by across the street.

Leaning into the curve the AAPRCO's 2020 American Autumn Explorer continues its southbound journey.

The 2020 AAPRCO cruises through the foliage of Southwestern Vermont

With Pan Am Railways unfortunately blocking the Hoosick Jct. wye, the AAPRCO American Autumn Explorer performs a series of backup and runaround moves. The original plan was for the train to run to... (more)

The 2020 AAPRCO American Autumn Explorer! Unfortunately, the hills of the Green Mountain National Park are not living up to the train's name. The fall foliage is in its beginning stages, as many a... (more)