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Pictures of VALE 97
 
Owner: Valley Railroad Company
Model:Alco 2-8-0Built As:BSE 200 (2-8-0)
Serial Number:65188Order No:C-750
Frame Number:19X26 cylinders, 48" driversBuilt:8/1923
Notes:Cooke 08/1923 for Dourado RR, order cancelled, sold to Birmingham & SE #200
Other locos with this serial:  VALE 97(2-8-0) VTR 97(2-8-0)
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Home for the Holidays
Title:  Home for the Holidays
Description:  No. 97 brings the train into Deep River
Photo Date:  12/15/2007  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 10:11:57 AM
Location:  Deep River, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Winter,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  460   Comments: 1
Winter in Chester
Title:  Winter in Chester
Description:  Crossing Chester Creek
Photo Date:  12/23/2007  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 10:15:17 AM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
On the Pit
Title:  On the Pit
Description:  Getting ready for service on the first day of the season
Photo Date:  5/3/2008  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 10:41:48 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0) VALE 901(80Tonner)
Views:  346   Comments: 0
At Deep River Landing
Title:  At Deep River Landing
Description:  Transferring passengers between train and riverboat at Deep River Landing
Photo Date:  5/3/2008  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 10:46:14 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  428   Comments: 0
Getting Ready
Title:  Getting Ready
Description:  97 getting ready for another day of work
Photo Date:  7/29/2008  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 11:30:05 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0) VALE 900(80Tonner)
Views:  289   Comments: 0
LOMAX-the Hound of Music
Title:  LOMAX-the Hound of Music
Description:  Train used in the PBS children's series, Lomax-the Hound of Music at River Valley Jct. for show's debut.
Photo Date:  9/26/2008  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 3:27:47 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  721   Comments: 0
Essex Yard
Title:  Essex Yard
Description:  Yard view from Plains Road Crossing
Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 3:30:25 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 901(80Tonner) VALE 900(80Tonner) VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  529   Comments: 0
At the Bridge
Title:  At the Bridge
Description:  Train 6 at Deep River Creek Bridge
Photo Date:  10/24/2008  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 3:32:12 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  240   Comments: 1
At Old Dennison Road
Title:  At Old Dennison Road
Description:  Train 6 at Old Dennison Road
Photo Date:  10/24/2008  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 3:33:34 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  366   Comments: 1
Winter Train
Title:  Winter Train
Description:  Consolidation 97 waits on the head of her train for departure
Photo Date:  12/21/2008  Upload Date: 2/24/2010 10:19:05 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  254   Comments: 0
Steamy
Title:  Steamy
Description:  Steam clouds as 97 switches the South Yard in Essex
Photo Date:  9/12/2009  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:04:46 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  180   Comments: 0
97 and Model T
Title:  97 and Model T
Description:  Model T crosses the track while 97 waits for departure time.
Photo Date:  9/12/2009  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:06:51 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  386   Comments: 2
Another Busy Day
Title:  Another Busy Day
Description:  40 and 97 preparing for another busy December day
Photo Date:  12/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:00:22 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  438   Comments: 1
Simmering
Title:  Simmering
Description:  On the pit, waiting for their call to duty
Photo Date:  12/19/2009  Upload Date: 2/24/2010 10:09:15 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  272   Comments: 0
Springtime near Bokum Road
Title:  Springtime near Bokum Road
Description:  Springtime, and the Your Hand on the Throttle program is in full swing
Photo Date:  4/10/2010  Upload Date: 4/10/2010 4:31:23 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  425   Comments: 0
Ready to go to Work
Title:  Ready to go to Work
Description:  Two passenger trains preparing for departure from Essex
Photo Date:  5/9/2010  Upload Date: 4/13/2010 2:57:40 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  441   Comments: 0
On Their Trains
Title:  On Their Trains
Description:  Nos. 40 and 97 at the head of their trains, preparing for departure
Photo Date:  5/9/2010  Upload Date: 5/9/2010 9:13:04 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  480   Comments: 0
Two Trains
Title:  Two Trains
Description:  Two passenger trains getting ready for departure time
Photo Date:  5/9/2010  Upload Date: 5/9/2010 9:14:02 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  360   Comments: 0
Inspecting 97
Title:  Inspecting 97
Description:  Fireman inspects and oils around 97 before departure
Photo Date:  5/9/2010  Upload Date: 4/13/2010 2:58:51 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  325   Comments: 0
The Lineup
Title:  The Lineup
Description:  At the head of their trains, Nos. 40 and 97 ready for departure
Photo Date:  5/9/2010  Upload Date: 4/13/2010 3:00:49 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  379   Comments: 0
The Lineup
Title:  The Lineup
Description:  Mikado 40 and Consolidation 97 at Essex station, waiting for their departure times.
Photo Date:  5/9/2010  Upload Date: 3/28/2010 12:28:13 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  537   Comments: 0
The Inspection Begins
Title:  The Inspection Begins
Description:  97 is being inspected to determine work to be done during her 1472-day teardown.
Photo Date:  3/16/2012  Upload Date: 3/16/2012 5:36:38 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  613   Comments: 0

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