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Viewing Album:  Valley Railroad
 
By:Lee Carlson
Dates:7/29/1971 - 12/31/2015
Album Info:Scenes along the Valley Railroad.
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Opening Day
Title:  Opening Day
Description:  Valley Railroads Opening Day at Essex Station. A group of us came for the festivities. Bobby Ryan photo.
Photo Date:  7/29/1971  Upload Date: 5/5/2010 11:39:10 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 103(2-6-2)
Views:  1389   Comments: 0
Switching
Title:  Switching
Description:  0901 switching in Essex Yard
Photo Date:  10/24/2007  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 4:49:14 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 901(80Tonner)
Views:  481   Comments: 0
Home for the Holidays
Title:  Home for the Holidays
Description:  No. 97 brings the train into Deep River
Photo Date:  12/15/2007  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 10:11:57 AM
Location:  Deep River, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  492   Comments: 1
Winter in Chester
Title:  Winter in Chester
Description:  Crossing Chester Creek
Photo Date:  12/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 10:15:17 AM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  250   Comments: 0
Spring Trackwork
Title:  Spring Trackwork
Description:  Best time to get trackwork done at stations is before the season begins.
Photo Date:  4/9/2008  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 10:31:43 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Station,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  246   Comments: 0
Starting Work
Title:  Starting Work
Description:  Lee getting ready for another day on the railroad
Photo Date:  5/17/2008  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 10:25:50 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  204   Comments: 0
Winter Train
Title:  Winter Train
Description:  Consolidation 97 waits on the head of her train for departure
Photo Date:  12/21/2008  Upload Date: 2/24/2010 10:19:05 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  288   Comments: 0
Arriving at her New Home
Title:  Arriving at her New Home
Description:  Former Knox & Kane 58-to become New Haven 3025-arrives in Essex, CT
Photo Date:  2/16/2009  Upload Date: 2/24/2010 10:16:33 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  NH 3025(2-8-2) VALE 3025(2-8-2)
Views:  2203   Comments: 1
Crossing Chester Creek
Title:  Crossing Chester Creek
Description:  Train 2 at Chester Creek
Photo Date:  10/11/2009  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:36:21 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  238   Comments: 0
Lindsay (VALE 810) Crossing Old Middlesex Tpke
Title:  Lindsay (VALE 810) Crossing Old Middlesex Tpke
Description:  Being shoved by P&W onto interchange
Photo Date:  10/28/2009  Upload Date: 5/6/2010 9:05:00 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  344   Comments: 0
Lindsey at Saybrook Jct
Title:  Lindsey at Saybrook Jct
Description:  Valley Railroad sleeper 810 (Lindsay) being delivered to Saybrook Jct. by P&W
Photo Date:  10/29/2009  Upload Date: 5/6/2010 8:50:31 PM
Location:  Old Saybrook, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  PW 4003(B40-8)
Views:  273   Comments: 0
View from the West
Title:  View from the West
Description:  P&W Train NR-2 delivers sleeper to Valley Railroad Milepost 0
Photo Date:  10/29/2009  Upload Date: 5/6/2010 8:51:54 PM
Location:  Old Saybrook, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Action
Locomotives:  PW 4003(B40-8)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
Lindsay at Saybrook Jct
Title:  Lindsay at Saybrook Jct
Description:  Sleeper 810 (Lindsay) after being dropped off by P&W, waits at MP 0 to be picked up by Valley Railroad
Photo Date:  10/29/2009  Upload Date: 5/6/2010 9:01:24 PM
Location:  Old Saybrook, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  261   Comments: 0
Heading North at MP 2
Title:  Heading North at MP 2
Description:  0900 takes Lindsay to her new home in Essex, passing MP 2
Photo Date:  10/29/2009  Upload Date: 5/6/2010 9:02:49 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 900(80Tonner)
Views:  317   Comments: 0
Arriving Home
Title:  Arriving Home
Description:  Lindsay arrives at her new home in Essex
Photo Date:  10/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/6/2010 9:06:28 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  284   Comments: 0
Checking her Out
Title:  Checking her Out
Description:  Checking out Lindsay upon arrival in Essex
Photo Date:  10/30/2009  Upload Date: 5/6/2010 9:07:33 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives: 
Views:  2030   Comments: 0
On a Rainy Day-1
Title:  On a Rainy Day-1
Description:  Climbing the grade near MP 9, toward Hadlyme Station
Photo Date:  12/5/2009  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:39:57 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  229   Comments: 2
Rainy Day-2
Title:  Rainy Day-2
Description:  Northbound in Deep River on a rainy December day
Photo Date:  12/5/2009  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:41:27 PM
Location:  Deep River, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  331   Comments: 0
Simmering
Title:  Simmering
Description:  On the pit, waiting for their call to duty
Photo Date:  12/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/24/2010 10:09:15 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  302   Comments: 0
Heading North
Title:  Heading North
Description:  Heading north on a cold winter day
Photo Date:  12/20/2009  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:45:03 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  306   Comments: 0
Winter Departure
Title:  Winter Departure
Description:  Departing Essex after a 24-inch snowfall
Photo Date:  12/20/2009  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:43:55 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  284   Comments: 0
Lee at Play
Title:  Lee at Play
Description:  Aboard 0901
Photo Date:  2/13/2010  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 10:21:33 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Winter,InCab
Locomotives:  VALE 901(80Tonner)
Views:  372   Comments: 1
Enjoying the Sunshine
Title:  Enjoying the Sunshine
Description:  After a nice bath to wash off the winters dust, No. 40 enjoys a day in the sun.
Photo Date:  2/14/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:45:28 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  268   Comments: 0
Crane
Title:  Crane
Description:  One of Valley Railroads big rail cranes is in the parking lot at Essex Yard
Photo Date:  3/27/2010  Upload Date: 3/28/2010 12:25:22 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives: 
Views:  245   Comments: 0
SY Tender
Title:  SY Tender
Description:  Tender from SY Mikado, to be modified for New Haven 3025. Taken before tender was turned.
Photo Date:  3/27/2010  Upload Date: 3/28/2010 12:26:41 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  RollingStock
Locomotives: 
Views:  125   Comments: 0
Springtime near Bokum Road
Title:  Springtime near Bokum Road
Description:  Springtime, and the Your Hand on the Throttle program is in full swing
Photo Date:  4/10/2010  Upload Date: 4/10/2010 4:31:23 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  458   Comments: 0
Tightening the bolts
Title:  Tightening the bolts
Description:  Doing track inspection/maintenance
Photo Date:  4/29/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:41:19 AM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Track
Locomotives: 
Views:  115   Comments: 0
B&W Version
Title:  B&W Version
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:47:29 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  206   Comments: 0
Roster Shot
Title:  Roster Shot
Description:  Valley 40 out stretching her muscles
Photo Date:  4/29/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:46:36 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  217   Comments: 0
Heading onto the Pit
Title:  Heading onto the Pit
Description:  After stretching her legs, 40 heads to the inspection pit
Photo Date:  4/29/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:48:39 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
Near the Coal Dock
Title:  Near the Coal Dock
Description:  Getting ready for Opening Weekend
Photo Date:  4/29/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:49:50 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
Ready to Go!
Title:  Ready to Go!
Description:  No. 40, all ready for Fridays shakedown run at beginning of the 2010 season
Photo Date:  4/29/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:51:22 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  185   Comments: 0
Beside the Connecticut River at Broadway
Title:  Beside the Connecticut River at Broadway
Description:  Mikado 40 takes train out for a shakedown run this afternoon in anticipation of tomorrows Opening Weekend.
Photo Date:  4/30/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 5:09:22 PM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  483   Comments: 1
Working North
Title:  Working North
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/1/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 9:25:50 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  232   Comments: 0
Arriving Goodspeed
Title:  Arriving Goodspeed
Description:  Crossing CT Route 82 at Goodspeed station
Photo Date:  5/1/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 9:26:55 PM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  233   Comments: 0
Just Departed Essex
Title:  Just Departed Essex
Description:  Mikado 40 on the Goodspeed Local
Photo Date:  5/1/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 9:29:20 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  169   Comments: 0
Passing Essex Hardware
Title:  Passing Essex Hardware
Description:  Northbound
Photo Date:  5/1/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 9:30:28 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  238   Comments: 0
Along the River
Title:  Along the River
Description:  Northbound by the Connecticut River
Photo Date:  5/1/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 9:32:09 PM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
The Lineup
Title:  The Lineup
Description:  Mikado 40 and Consolidation 97 at Essex station, waiting for their departure times.
Photo Date:  5/9/2010  Upload Date: 3/28/2010 12:28:13 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  578   Comments: 0
Paul at the Throttle
Title:  Paul at the Throttle
Description:  Northbound from Essex on No. 40
Photo Date:  4/1/2011  Upload Date: 4/1/2011 5:52:13 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
Returning to Essex
Title:  Returning to Essex
Description:  Paul on the return to Essex
Photo Date:  4/1/2011  Upload Date: 4/1/2011 5:53:23 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  InCab,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
Departing Essex
Title:  Departing Essex
Description:  With Paul at the throttle, Mikado 40 begins her trip north
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/8/2011 8:13:02 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
Northbound Train
Title:  Northbound Train
Description:  VRR 40 leads its train past the north yard limit at Essex
Photo Date:  10/21/2011  Upload Date: 10/30/2011 8:02:09 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  204   Comments: 0
Approaching Chester
Title:  Approaching Chester
Description:  Chester station from the cab of 0900
Photo Date:  10/22/2011  Upload Date: 10/30/2011 8:11:43 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,InCab,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 900(80Tonner)
Views:  237   Comments: 0
At the Chester Creek Bridge
Title:  At the Chester Creek Bridge
Description:  View from 80-Tonner 0900
Photo Date:  10/22/2011  Upload Date: 10/30/2011 8:09:44 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,InCab,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 900(80Tonner)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
Climbing Past MP 9
Title:  Climbing Past MP 9
Description:  Hadlyme Station at the summit
Photo Date:  10/22/2011  Upload Date: 10/30/2011 8:19:50 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  InCab,Station,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  83   Comments: 0
Milepost 10
Title:  Milepost 10
Description:  Engineer Norm glances from cab of 0900 as he passes MP 10
Photo Date:  10/22/2011  Upload Date: 10/30/2011 8:06:59 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  InCab,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 900(80Tonner)
Views:  278   Comments: 0
Deep River Creek Bridge
Title:  Deep River Creek Bridge
Description:  Valleys Deep River Creek Bridge
Photo Date:  10/22/2011  Upload Date: 10/30/2011 8:23:49 PM
Location:  Deep River, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,InCab,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 900(80Tonner)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
Returning to Essex
Title:  Returning to Essex
Description:  On its last trip of the year, the Essex Clipper Dinner Train enters Essex Yard Limits.
Photo Date:  10/22/2011  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 9:33:24 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
Locomotives: 
Views:  171   Comments: 0
Quiet Morning
Title:  Quiet Morning
Description:  Their evening assignments still hour away, everybody has a rest
Photo Date:  12/8/2011  Upload Date: 1/10/2012 1:38:58 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  VALE 3025(2-8-2) VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  458   Comments: 0

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