It has just stopped raining, resulting in a shiny coating for RS1 21.

Washington Terminal RS-1 #59 nice and clean on display during Amtrak's tenth anniversary celebration. May 1981

Classic first generation power on display at the Whippany Railway Museum... M&E RS1 21 is on display next to soon to be restored Rahway Valley GE70 ton unit 17.

While it looks like the Susy-Q shops, these Alcos belong to the Livonia Avon & Lakeville.

Much to my delight, I found this Susquehanna RS-1 on the Lackawaxen & Stourbridge.

Brought around for the return trip to Bellows Falls, today's earlier rainstorm has the 405 looking particularly shiny.

A heavy rainstorm abates just in time for a steamy ride on the Green Mountain Flyer, awaiting a 2:30 departure from Bellows Falls to Chester, VT.

This short angle shot give the RS-1 an S-4 look. When this unit first visited this factory, it was still in Genesee and Wyoming paint.

Just how many crews have climbed up these steps at the start and end of their day?

M&E Alcos gather in Whippany.

It's train time in Whippany! M&E RS1 21 is posed in front of the station, prepared to haul the Whippany Railway Museum's caboose trains later in the day. M&E's Birken is parked on the house track,... (more)

I believe there will always be an Alco RS-1 numbered 405 as long as I live. This locomotive and train were on display for those of us who took the Railway Enthusiasts fan trip to Bellows Falls in ... (more)

Classic M&E RS1 21 will be the Whippany Railway Museum's caboose hops this Sunday. For more information visit www.whippanyrailwaymuseum.net .