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| Title: |
No. 97 has just pinned onto her train for this evening |
| Description: |
No. 97 has long been a mainstay of Valley Railroad operations. After this evening's North Pole Express runs she heads to the shop for her 1,472 FRA inspection. |
| Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:25 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Winter,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
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216 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Preparing for an evening's work |
| Description: |
Engineer Ken Blandina drew the honors for No. 97's last runs. |
| Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:41 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
InCab,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
466 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Tending to the details |
| Description: |
Jim Miller will fire No. 97 on her last runs this evening. |
| Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:08 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Winter,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
531 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Final crew of record |
| Description: |
This photograph recalls the typical crew photographs of the late 19th Century right down to the serious demeanor of the crew. |
| Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:28 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Winter,Station,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
594 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Contemporary crew shot |
| Description: |
Crew of Record for No. 97's last night (l to r, top to bottom) Engineer Ken Blandina, Fireman Jim Miller, Conductor Brian Messinger, Trainmen Bob LeBlanc & Chase Smith and Event Manager Paul Costello. |
| Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:31 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Winter,Station,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
574 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
No. 97 ready and waiting |
| Description: |
Just a few more minutes of quiet before the crowds arrive for the last North Pole Express runs of 2010. |
| Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:35 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Winter,Station,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
513 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Soak up the atmosphere |
| Description: |
Steam leaking from the Barco connectors envelopes a vintage railroad lantern. |
| Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:52 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Winter,Station,Steam,Passenger |
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| Views: |
248 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Porter No. 2 decked out for the holidays |
| Description: |
Porter No. 2 delights holiday visitors to the Valley Railroad. The hard work of the Friends of the Valley Railroad is readily apparent in this view. |
| Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:18 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Winter,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 2(0-6-0T) |
| Views: |
846 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
All Aboard! |
| Description: |
Conductor Brian Messinger clears the North Pole Express for departure. |
| Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:56:57 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Winter,Station,Passenger,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
217 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Holiday lights |
| Description: |
The holiday display at the sleepy Deep River station. In just a few minutes No. 97 will arrive with the North Pole Express to pick up Santa and Mrs. Claus. |
| Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:58 PM |
| Location: |
Deep River, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Night,Station |
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| Views: |
169 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The North Pole Express arrives |
| Description: |
The glare from No. 97's headlight illuminates the track and platform |
| Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:21 PM |
| Location: |
Deep River, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
201 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
No. 97 runs around the consist |
| Description: |
Brian, our conductor for this evening likes to run with authentic kerosene markers. |
| Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:48 PM |
| Location: |
Deep River, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Winter,Night,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
327 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Keeping steam up |
| Description: |
Fireman Jim Miller tends to No. 97's fire on the way north to Parkers Point. |
| Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:15 PM |
| Location: |
Deep River, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
InCab,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
234 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
One more run to go |
| Description: |
No. 97 pauses for the photographers before running around to pin back onto the train. |
| Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:38 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Winter,Night,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
448 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Her labor done |
| Description: |
No. 97 sits outside the engine shop while the crew drops her fire. In the foreground are the driving wheels for Valley Railroad No. 3025, a Chinese SY class Mikado (former Knox & Kane No. 58) that is being restored to operation. |
| Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:11 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Winter,Night,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
517 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Time to say farewell to No. 97 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:55 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Winter,Night,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
560 Comments: 2 |
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| Title: |
Ready for a long winter's nap |
| Description: |
The remains of No. 97's fire slowly die away. Soon she will be resting quietly in the engine shed. |
| Photo Date: |
12/29/2010 Upload Date: 2/3/2011 9:57:45 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Winter,Night,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
504 Comments: 0 |
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