Valley Railroad 3025 approaches the grade level crossing at Connally Drive, Old Saybrook while fireman and master mechanic, Bill Wolf, keeps a look out ahead. Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF 70-2... (more)

VALE 3025: From vision to fruition. Back in 2008, Valley Railroad CMO J. David Conrad let it be known that his company was seeking a third steam locomotive, to ensure its future as "The Ess... (more)

Valley Railroad 3025 pulls its first train across Route 153. Although it was only a switching move to prepare for North Pole Express festivities, 3025 performed well moving the 9 car consist. Can... (more)

Valley Railroad CMO J. David Conrad at the throttle of the Valley's newest steamer, 3025. Photo taken by Valley Railroad employee wearing all necessary PPE. Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF 17-40m... (more)

You saw it here on RailPictures.net first! Valley Railroad 3025 moving under its own power for the first time. Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Valley Railroad's newest steamer, 3025 is fired up for the first time after it's ongoing and extensive rebuild. Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

First time seeing the light of day. Valley Railroad Chief Mechanical Officer J. David Conrad looks over the railroad's newest locomotive - a Chinese SY, wearing #3025 on its first trip outside of... (more)

Work progresses rapidly on Valley Railroad's 3025, set to go into service November 2011. Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Valley Railroad No. 3025 is temporarily a cab in front during it's restoration. Planning for steam-up this year!

The Valley Railroad's Chief Mechanical Officer, J. David Conrad, is performing the rarely seen "Ring of Fire" that will "sweat" off the tire of the Right No. 1 Driver belonging to the Valley's 2-8... (more)

Out of the ashes of the Knox & Kane fire, this rusty hulk is destined to rise like a phoenix and once again ride the rails. This Chinese-built SY locomotive, which was damaged in the engin... (more)