Panning shot of the 2-8-2 as it runs tender first during a pre-season run. If you look closely, you can see a silhouette of the engineer’s hand pulling the whistle cord on the far side of the ca... (more)

The fireman leans out the cab window to watch for traffic as the 2-8-2 approaches the crossing at Essex St. This 2-8-2 has been fitted with a headlight on the tender to allow it to pull trains in ... (more)

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

Valley Railroad Consolidation #97 leads a "Santa Special" on Thanksgiving weekend, 2007.

Valley Railroad's 2-8-2 lets off some steam as it sits under the stars.

After running around the coaches at Deep River, the Valley Railroad's recently rebuilt Mikado No. 40 heads to the siding for a coupling, preparing for the southbound trip back to Essex. Canon EOS... (more)

A shot of the semaphore outside of the station in Essex. It could be a shot from the early 1900's except for a few small details.

Valley Railroad #97 gets ready for another day's work.

#97 just completed the run around the train, and is waiting for passengers to board the train at Deep River Landing after their boat trip.

Valley Railroad/Connecticut Audubon Society Eaglewatching Special from Essex, CT to Haddam, CT and back.