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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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A train arrives to a crowd of passengers
Title:  A train arrives to a crowd of passengers
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/13/2009  Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:21:55 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  109   Comments: 0
VALE 97 backs onto its train
Title:  VALE 97 backs onto its train
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/13/2009  Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:21:59 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  139   Comments: 3
Crew-members attend to #97 before its next run
Title:  Crew-members attend to #97 before its next run
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/13/2009  Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:22:03 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  136   Comments: 3
Lots of activity around #97
Title:  Lots of activity around #97
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/13/2009  Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:22:08 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  187   Comments: 2
Side view of #97
Title:  Side view of #97
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/13/2009  Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:22:13 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  132   Comments: 2
VALE 97 steams north
Title:  VALE 97 steams north
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/13/2009  Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:22:18 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  136   Comments: 2
VALE 97
Title:  VALE 97
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/3/2009  Upload Date: 7/8/2009 3:05:37 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Michael Wheeler
Categories:  Roster
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  245   Comments: 0
VALE 97
Title:  VALE 97
Description:  The Valley's other active steamer, built in 1923 by Alco as Birmingham & Southeastern 200.
Photo Date:  8/11/2009  Upload Date: 6/29/2011 4:00:49 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  168   Comments: 0
VALE 97
Title:  VALE 97
Description:  Taking the day ok
Photo Date:  8/28/2009  Upload Date: 6/4/2013 8:07:24 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  William Sweeney
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  233   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:  196   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:  407   Comments: 2
Number 97
Title:  Number 97
Description:  Engine Number 97 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 97(2-8-0)
Views:  190   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:  464   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:  294   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:  449   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:  461   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:  503   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:  375   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:  344   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:  397   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:  566   Comments: 0
Essex, CT
Title:  Essex, CT
Description:  The Essex Steam Train Approaches a Grade Crossing in Essex, CT
Photo Date:  6/5/2010  Upload Date: 9/17/2012 4:18:47 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Eric Shito
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  397   Comments: 0
VALE 97
Title:  VALE 97
Description:  97 brings the first southbound of the day into the station.
Photo Date:  6/5/2010  Upload Date: 2/5/2013 10:24:00 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  William Sweeney
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  134   Comments: 0
VALE 97
Title:  VALE 97
Description:  Charging north thru Deep River.
Photo Date:  6/5/2010  Upload Date: 2/5/2013 10:24:01 PM
Location:  Deep River, CT
Author:  William Sweeney
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 97(2-8-0)
Views:  160   Comments: 0
Climbing aboard
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)
Views:  242   Comments: 0
Backhead detail on Valley Railroad Engine No. 97
Title:  Backhead detail on Valley Railroad Engine No. 97
Description: 
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:  488   Comments: 0
Engineer Ken Blandina in the cab of No. 97
Title:  Engineer Ken Blandina in the cab of No. 97
Description: 
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:  428   Comments: 0
Engineer Ken has a moment to relax before the day begins
Title:  Engineer Ken has a moment to relax before the day begins
Description: 
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:  395   Comments: 0
Lining the Switch
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:  218   Comments: 0
No. 97 posing for her fans
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:  296   Comments: 0
No 97 gets the attention she deserves
Title:  No 97 gets the attention she deserves
Description: 
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:  293   Comments: 0
Oiling around
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:  288   Comments: 0
No. 97 and 900 share the yard before the start of the day
Title:  No. 97 and 900 share the yard before the start of the day
Description: 
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:  361   Comments: 0
No. 97 and No. 40... perfect together!
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:  511   Comments: 0
No. 97 ready for work
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:  230   Comments: 0
Crossing signal and switchstands
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:  239   Comments: 0
Soak up the atmosphere
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:  213   Comments: 0
Tending to the details
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:  556   Comments: 0
Her labor done
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:  531   Comments: 0
Keeping steam up
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:  248   Comments: 0
The North Pole Express arrives
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:  218   Comments: 0
No. 97 has just pinned onto her train for this evening
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:  231   Comments: 0
Final crew of record
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:  614   Comments: 0
Contemporary crew shot
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:  591   Comments: 0
No. 97 ready and waiting
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:  534   Comments: 0
One more run to go
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:  462   Comments: 0
Preparing for an evening's work
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:  483   Comments: 0
Ready for a long winter's nap
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:  533   Comments: 0
No. 97 runs around the consist
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:  344   Comments: 0
Time to say farewell to No. 97
Title:  Time to say farewell to No. 97
Description: 
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:  580   Comments: 2

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