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| Title: |
Climbing aboard |
| Description: |
With the groundwork done, the student fireman can climb back into the cab |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:35:51 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
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225 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Backhead detail on Valley Railroad Engine No. 97 |
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| Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:35:54 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
InCab,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
468 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Engineer Ken Blandina in the cab of No. 97 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:35:55 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
InCab,Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
409 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Engineer Ken has a moment to relax before the day begins |
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| Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:35:54 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
InCab,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
382 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Lining the Switch |
| Description: |
Under the watchful eye of the engineer, a student fireman lines the switch so No. 97 can move onto the Main. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:35:56 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Signal,Action |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
202 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
No. 97 posing for her fans |
| Description: |
No. 97 is now pinned on to the coach train. It cannot be too long until departure time. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:35:58 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Station,Steam,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
279 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
No 97 gets the attention she deserves |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:36:00 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
280 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Oiling around |
| Description: |
The fireman and student fireman prepare No. 97 for her full Saturday excursion schedule. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:36:04 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
274 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
No. 97 and 900 share the yard before the start of the day |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:36:17 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) VALE 900(80Tonner) |
| Views: |
319 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
No. 97 and No. 40... perfect together! |
| Description: |
Valley Railroad No. 97 passes No. 40 on the way to pin on to the coach train |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:36:19 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) VALE 40(2-8-2) |
| Views: |
493 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
No. 97 ready for work |
| Description: |
Her morning grooming complete, No. 97 backs toward the main |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:36:22 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
214 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Crossing signal and switchstands |
| Description: |
No. 97 will soon move north to run around the waiting coach train on the Main Track. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:36:24 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Action |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
229 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Soak up the atmosphere |
| Description: |
In line with good operating practice, the engineer of No. 97 starts with the cylinder cocks open to purge any water from the cylinders. |
| Photo Date: |
6/6/2010 Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:36:25 PM |
| Location: |
Essex, CT |
| Author: |
Paul Scarbrough |
| Categories: |
Yard,Steam,Signal |
| Locomotives: |
VALE 97(2-8-0) |
| Views: |
203 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: |
532 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: |
518 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: |
235 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: |
202 Comments: 0 |
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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) |
| Views: |
217 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: |
596 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: |
575 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: |
515 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: |
449 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: |
467 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
505 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: |
328 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: |
561 Comments: 2 |
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