Returning. After working at various locations on its way north and then interchanging with NS outside of Pleasant Valley, the Alco prepares to lead the way back to Staunton, VA.

Doing Work. On a very, very, very cold Friday, the 1309 in its original C&O garb does a runby for a Lerro photo charter at the famous curve.

At the Crossing. The last Baldwin steam locomotive does a runby past a private road crossing near Mount Savage, MD.

Outward Bound for Work. After working some industries at Verona, VA, the SVRR heads toward Weyers Cave where it will work for awhile before proceeding to Pleasant Valley to interchange wit... (more)

Snowy Runby. The SVRR enters Verona, where it will work some industry leads before heading north to work Houff in Weyers Cave.

Passing the Historic Signals. On its way through the valley, 12Z passes the remnant N&W signals at Arcadia that are still in use.

Heading into Town. The C&O 1309 crosses over the Great Allegheny Passage.

Passing the Farm. The C&O (at least for now) 1309 runs through Helmstetter's Curve and past the iconic farm.

Leaning into the Turn. In a throwback to days of old, the 1309 runs Helmstetter's Curve in its old C&O scheme.

Creature of the Night. As part of a great Lerro Photography photo charter, 1309 poses for some night shots at the Cumberland Depot.

Shades of Link? A conductor holds a lantern as the 1309 opens its steamcocks.

The C&O Lives. As part of a great Lerro Photography photo charter, 1309 was repainted into its original Chesapeake & Ohio markings. Here it does a runby not far outside of Frostburg.

Snow Backdrop. Set with the backdrop of a light overnight snow, SVRR's Alco RS-11 passes over the Middle River on its way north to the interchange with NS at Pleasant Valley, VA.

Waiting. SVRR's Alco RS-11 rests next to its EMD GP-9, waiting for the crews to arrive to begin work.

Nice Looking Caboose. Former C&O 3260 Extended Vision Caboose resting at the Shenandoah Valley Railroad Yard.