A new but once familiar sight graced the rails of the Batten Kill Railroad on Friday, February 7th when Southern New England Alco RS-36 #5012 in a D&H lightning stripe-inspired scheme traversed the line between Eagle Bridge, NY and Greenwich Junction, NY. The 5012 trailed BKRR Alco RS-3 #4116 on the northbound train this day, but a couple of switching maneuvers here at Shushan allowed this view of the engine by itself. The sight of a D&H lightning stripe-painted engine has not been seen on this line since the D&H sold its Washington Branch to the Batten Kill Railroad in 1982. Southern New England Railroad is a locomotive leasing company, and current plans for the 5012 are mostly storage until another railroad leases it.
Taking a look at the same train and scene as captured by different photographers. The best way to view will be to sort by photo date so the photos are grouped together.
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