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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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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:  326   Comments: 0
Valley RR
Title:  Valley RR
Description:  Patriotic engine #40 at the Valley RR, Essex CT. Scenes from the new Indiana Jones movie were filmed here.
Photo Date:  7/4/2008  Upload Date: 7/29/2008 6:59:44 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Jonelle DeFelice
Categories:  Steam,Signal,Passenger
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  257   Comments: 0
Valley Railroad engine #40
Title:  Valley Railroad engine #40
Description:  Valley Railroad engine #40
Photo Date:  7/4/2008  Upload Date: 12/21/2008 3:10:21 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Jonelle DeFelice
Categories:  Roster,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  522   Comments: 0
Valley Railroad
Title:  Valley Railroad
Description:  This is the first standard gauge steam engine I had ever seen running. It was a hot but nice July 4th down at Essex CT on the Valley Railroad.
Photo Date:  7/4/2008  Upload Date: 11/15/2008 10:36:06 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Jonelle DeFelice
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Track,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  239   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:  238   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:  227   Comments: 0
VALE 40
Title:  VALE 40
Description:  Valley Railroad 40 crossing Deep River Creek
Photo Date:  8/17/2008  Upload Date: 2/24/2013 4:21:59 PM
Location:  Deep River, CT
Author:  Matt Beisser
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  162   Comments: 1
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:  211   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:  250   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:  532   Comments: 0
Valley 40 and 0901
Title:  Valley 40 and 0901
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/13/2008  Upload Date: 7/18/2009 2:16:02 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  J d
Categories:  Yard
Locomotives:  VALE 901(80Tonner) VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  241   Comments: 0
VALE 40
Title:  VALE 40
Description:  Valley Railroad 40 and the crew put on a show in the meadow
Photo Date:  11/9/2008  Upload Date: 2/24/2013 4:37:55 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Matt Beisser
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  97   Comments: 0
VALE 40
Title:  VALE 40
Description:  Valley Railroad 40 and the crew put on a show in the meadow
Photo Date:  11/9/2008  Upload Date: 2/24/2013 4:38:15 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Matt Beisser
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  136   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:  405   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:  373   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:  381   Comments: 0
Valley RR #40
Title:  Valley RR #40
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/13/2009  Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:21:42 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  137   Comments: 2
VALE 901
Title:  VALE 901
Description:  Valley Railroad 0901, with VALE 40 and VALE 0900 visible under the lights on the far right.
Photo Date:  6/22/2009  Upload Date: 2/24/2013 9:55:08 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Matt Beisser
Categories:  Scenic,Night,Yard,Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  VALE 901(80Tonner) VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 900(80Tonner)
Views:  181   Comments: 0
VALE 40
Title:  VALE 40
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/3/2009  Upload Date: 7/8/2009 3:02:29 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Michael Wheeler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  283   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:  243   Comments: 0
VALE 40
Title:  VALE 40
Description:  Former Aberdeen & Rockfish 40 waits at Essex to take a train of tourists to the riverboat at Deep River and Chester.
Photo Date:  8/11/2009  Upload Date: 8/11/2009 10:47:13 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  147   Comments: 0
VALE 40
Title:  VALE 40
Description:  Number plate
Photo Date:  8/11/2009  Upload Date: 8/12/2009 4:05:45 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  203   Comments: 0
VALE 40
Title:  VALE 40
Description:  VALE 40 passes the old station shelter next to the marina at Chester.
Photo Date:  8/11/2009  Upload Date: 8/11/2009 10:57:59 PM
Location:  Chester, CT
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  142   Comments: 0
VALE 40
Title:  VALE 40
Description:  Another departure from the Essex depot.
Photo Date:  8/11/2009  Upload Date: 6/29/2011 4:00:18 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  257   Comments: 0
Steaming up
Title:  Steaming up
Description:  40 steams up for the days runs while 97 rests in the background.
Photo Date:  8/28/2009  Upload Date: 6/4/2013 8:07:27 PM
Location:  Mystic, CT
Author:  William Sweeney
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
VALE 40
Title:  VALE 40
Description:  40 starts her Northbound run.
Photo Date:  8/28/2009  Upload Date: 6/4/2013 8:07:22 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  William Sweeney
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  81   Comments: 0
VALE 40
Title:  VALE 40
Description:  Old #40 charges north.
Photo Date:  8/28/2009  Upload Date: 6/4/2013 8:07:18 PM
Location:  Deep River, CT
Author:  William Sweeney
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  91   Comments: 0
Number 40
Title:  Number 40
Description:  Engine Number 40 on the Valley Railroad
Photo Date:  9/28/2009  Upload Date: 9/17/2012 4:04:28 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Eric Shito
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  123   Comments: 0
Prep for Service
Title:  Prep for Service
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/28/2009  Upload Date: 9/17/2012 4:04:29 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Eric Shito
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 900(80Tonner)
Views:  198   Comments: 0
Ready to Go!
Title:  Ready to Go!
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/28/2009  Upload Date: 9/17/2012 4:04:30 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Eric Shito
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  89   Comments: 0
Number 40
Title:  Number 40
Description:  Chasing #40 through Essex
Photo Date:  9/28/2009  Upload Date: 9/17/2012 4:04:31 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Eric Shito
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  93   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:  215   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:  253   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:  209   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:  298   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:  443   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:  277   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:  280   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:  264   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:  249   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:  188   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:  199   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:  174   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:  162   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:  168   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:  462   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:  176   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:  211   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:  212   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:  157   Comments: 0


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