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4/26/2024
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: Valley Railroad Company
Model:Alco 2-8-2Built As:PAP 101 (2-8-2)
Serial Number:61858Order No:B-1530
Frame Number:20X28 cylinders, 48" driversBuilt:8/1920
Notes:Brooks 08/1920 as PA&P #101, M&W #101 > A&R #40 > Valley RR #40 in 04/1977
Other locos with this serial:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
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Running Around at Essex
Title:  Running Around at Essex
Description:  Conductor flags the private crossing as 40 runs around her train
Photo Date:  6/25/2008  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 10:56:38 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  309   Comments: 0
Dressed for the Holiday
Title:  Dressed for the Holiday
Description:  No. 40 on the pit, preparing for work on Independence Day
Photo Date:  7/4/2008  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 11:05:33 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  323   Comments: 0
At Old Deep River Road
Title:  At Old Deep River Road
Description:  No. 40, in holiday garb, at Old Deep River Road
Photo Date:  7/5/2008  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 11:07:05 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  235   Comments: 0
Train 8
Title:  Train 8
Description:  Train 8, headed by 40 at private crossing. beside Route 154
Photo Date:  7/13/2008  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 11:25:57 AM
Location:  Deep River, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
Always Popular
Title:  Always Popular
Description:  Visitors admire 40 as she awaits her departure from Essex
Photo Date:  8/31/2008  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 3:23:32 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
Switching at Plains Road
Title:  Switching at Plains Road
Description:  Mikado 40 moving the caboose onto a train
Photo Date:  9/27/2008  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 3:24:27 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  246   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 MP 11
Title:  At MP 11
Description:  On Opening Weekend, Mikado 40 hauls the Goodspeed Local north beside the Connecticut River at MP 11.
Photo Date:  5/3/2009  Upload Date: 4/9/2010 11:00:10 AM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  400   Comments: 0
Crossing Parker Point Road
Title:  Crossing Parker Point Road
Description:  Northbound Goodspeed Local crossing Parker Point Road in Chester.
Photo Date:  5/3/2009  Upload Date: 4/9/2010 11:04:58 AM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  370   Comments: 0
Fascination
Title:  Fascination
Description:  Seems that everybody is fascinated by steam trains. Engine 40 departing south from Goodspeed Yard.
Photo Date:  5/3/2009  Upload Date: 4/9/2010 11:02:48 AM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  376   Comments: 0
Dinner Train at Chester
Title:  Dinner Train at Chester
Description:  No. 40 leads the Dinner Train past Chester Station
Photo Date:  7/6/2009  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:13:56 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  241   Comments: 0
Crossing Chester Creek
Title:  Crossing Chester Creek
Description:  Train 2 at Chester Creek
Photo Date:  10/11/2009  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:36:21 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  211   Comments: 0
Across the Meadow
Title:  Across the Meadow
Description:  Mikado 40 leads her train across the Centerbrook Meadow
Photo Date:  11/28/2009  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:33:16 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  248   Comments: 0
On a Rainy Day-1
Title:  On a Rainy Day-1
Description:  Climbing the grade near MP 9, toward Hadlyme Station
Photo Date:  12/5/2009  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:39:57 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  206   Comments: 2
Rainy Day-2
Title:  Rainy Day-2
Description:  Northbound in Deep River on a rainy December day
Photo Date:  12/5/2009  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:41:27 PM
Location:  Deep River, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  293   Comments: 0
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:  439   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
Heading North
Title:  Heading North
Description:  Heading north on a cold winter day
Photo Date:  12/20/2009  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:45:03 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  278   Comments: 0
Winter Departure
Title:  Winter Departure
Description:  Departing Essex after a 24-inch snowfall
Photo Date:  12/20/2009  Upload Date: 2/23/2010 12:43:55 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Winter,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  261   Comments: 0
Enjoying the Sunshine
Title:  Enjoying the Sunshine
Description:  After a nice bath to wash off the winters dust, No. 40 enjoys a day in the sun.
Photo Date:  2/14/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:45:28 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  246   Comments: 0
B&W Version
Title:  B&W Version
Description: 
Photo Date:  4/29/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:47:29 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  185   Comments: 0
Roster Shot
Title:  Roster Shot
Description:  Valley 40 out stretching her muscles
Photo Date:  4/29/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:46:36 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
Heading onto the Pit
Title:  Heading onto the Pit
Description:  After stretching her legs, 40 heads to the inspection pit
Photo Date:  4/29/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:48:39 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  170   Comments: 0
Near the Coal Dock
Title:  Near the Coal Dock
Description:  Getting ready for Opening Weekend
Photo Date:  4/29/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:49:50 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  159   Comments: 0
Ready to Go!
Title:  Ready to Go!
Description:  No. 40, all ready for Fridays shakedown run at beginning of the 2010 season
Photo Date:  4/29/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 7:51:22 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  165   Comments: 0
Beside the Connecticut River at Broadway
Title:  Beside the Connecticut River at Broadway
Description:  Mikado 40 takes train out for a shakedown run this afternoon in anticipation of tomorrows Opening Weekend.
Photo Date:  4/30/2010  Upload Date: 4/30/2010 5:09:22 PM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  458   Comments: 1
Approaching Old Deep River Road
Title:  Approaching Old Deep River Road
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/1/2010  Upload Date: 3/6/2010 2:19:29 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,RollingStock,Yard,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  173   Comments: 0
Working North
Title:  Working North
Description: 
Photo Date:  5/1/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 9:25:50 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  205   Comments: 0
Arriving Goodspeed
Title:  Arriving Goodspeed
Description:  Crossing CT Route 82 at Goodspeed station
Photo Date:  5/1/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 9:26:55 PM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
Just Departed Essex
Title:  Just Departed Essex
Description:  Mikado 40 on the Goodspeed Local
Photo Date:  5/1/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 9:29:20 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  153   Comments: 0
Passing Essex Hardware
Title:  Passing Essex Hardware
Description:  Northbound
Photo Date:  5/1/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 9:30:28 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
 Along the River
Title:  Along the River
Description:  Northbound by the Connecticut River
Photo Date:  5/1/2010  Upload Date: 5/2/2010 9:32:09 PM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  124   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
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
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
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
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:  538   Comments: 0
The Conference
Title:  The Conference
Description:  Conductor and Engineer discuss the evening's operations
Photo Date:  6/19/2010  Upload Date: 6/21/2010 10:48:58 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  458   Comments: 2
At Milepost 1
Title:  At Milepost 1
Description:  Army Siding-Old Saybrook
Photo Date:  6/19/2010  Upload Date: 6/21/2010 10:53:50 AM
Location:  Old Saybrook, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  227   Comments: 0
Coming thru the Woods
Title:  Coming thru the Woods
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/19/2010  Upload Date: 6/21/2010 10:56:10 AM
Location:  Old Saybrook, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
At Connolly Drive
Title:  At Connolly Drive
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/19/2010  Upload Date: 6/21/2010 10:52:48 AM
Location:  Old Saybrook, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  236   Comments: 0
Milepost 3
Title:  Milepost 3
Description:  At Bokum Road
Photo Date:  6/19/2010  Upload Date: 6/21/2010 10:58:36 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  184   Comments: 0
Meeting the Dinner Train
Title:  Meeting the Dinner Train
Description:  Dinner Train passengers boarding their train as the special passes
Photo Date:  6/19/2010  Upload Date: 6/21/2010 11:02:14 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 900(80Tonner) VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  365   Comments: 0
Arriving Essex
Title:  Arriving Essex
Description:  Passing the Dinner Train at Essex Station
Photo Date:  6/19/2010  Upload Date: 6/21/2010 11:00:37 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 900(80Tonner) VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  422   Comments: 0
Old Deep River Road
Title:  Old Deep River Road
Description:  The Special crosses Old Deep River Road
Photo Date:  6/19/2010  Upload Date: 6/21/2010 11:04:01 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
Approaching Chester Station
Title:  Approaching Chester Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/19/2010  Upload Date: 6/21/2010 11:05:19 AM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  229   Comments: 0
At Chester
Title:  At Chester
Description:  Passing Chester Station
Photo Date:  6/19/2010  Upload Date: 6/21/2010 11:06:19 AM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  149   Comments: 0
Nearing Parker Point
Title:  Nearing Parker Point
Description:  Coming out of the Woods
Photo Date:  6/19/2010  Upload Date: 6/21/2010 11:07:30 AM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  148   Comments: 1
Northbound
Title:  Northbound
Description:  Near Parkers Point Road
Photo Date:  6/19/2010  Upload Date: 6/21/2010 11:08:25 AM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  166   Comments: 0


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