A 1/15th Panning Shot of my favorite Valley Railroad Steamer as she races across the Centerbrook Meadow with the first of four SOLD OUT Santa Specials on the day after Thanksgiving. Even... (more)

VALE 97 lets off some steam before being connected to the "Santa Special" for a run to the North Pole. Taken with Canon Digital Rebel.

Alco 2-8-0 basking in the early morning sun.

A look at the running gear of #97 as she rests in Essex, CT. Canon EOS 40D, Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8, Lumedyne flash lighting

Valley Railroad #97s "parking brake". Canon EOS 40D, Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8

Valley Railroad #97 sits quietly under the stars in Essex, CT after a full day of pulling passenger excursions along the Connecticut River. Canon EOS 40D, Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC, Lumedyne flas... (more)

Valley Railroad Mikado #40 shows off her freshly painted pinstripes as she pulls a late afternoon excursion train north toward Deep River. When she was placed back in service in 2007, after year... (more)

With white flags flying, Passenger Service Extra 97 emerges from deep shadows and into the fading sunlight of Centerbrook Meadow. The visible white steam plume and the low angle lighting are obv... (more)

The Valley Railroad in winter. Note the rust on the wheels of the 2-8-2 tender.

Valley Railroad #40 gets a grease job before it's next run.

In a rare early morning movement, Valley Railroad Mikado #40 blocks the Rt. 154 crossing as she switches onto the main line. The loco and crew are preparing for a long day instructing participan... (more)

A view of the Essex Steam Train Museum on a spring night before the start of the summer tourist season. Taken with Canon Digital Rebel.

The Valley Railroad has the Blue Stop Sign in place for the GE 80 tonner sitting on a siding. The word STOP is barley visible.

Engineer Jim pulls the whistle cord as the Essex Steam Train's first trip of the day heads through a grade crossing in Essex, CT. Canon EOS 20D, Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX Fisheye, Canon 420EX flash

Engine 97 gets ready for another trip on this hot summer afternoon.