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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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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:  153   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:  99   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:  107   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:  234   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:  227   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:  329   Comments: 0
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:  301   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:  300   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:  282   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:  264   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:  201   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:  213   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:  191   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:  175   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:  183   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:  481   Comments: 1
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:  228   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:  230   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:  168   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:  237   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:  140   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:  469   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:  349   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:  404   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:  574   Comments: 0
Valley Railroad No. 40 is being readied for service later in the week
Title:  Valley Railroad No. 40 is being readied for service later in the week
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/6/2010  Upload Date: 9/12/2010 7:36:15 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Paul Scarbrough
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  196   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:  514   Comments: 0
The Conference
Title:  The Conference
Description:  Conductor and Enginždr 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:  483   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:  243   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:  234   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:  257   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:  207   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:  405   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:  464   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:  209   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:  252   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:  170   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:  170   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:  186   Comments: 0
At Broadway
Title:  At Broadway
Description:  B&W version beside the river
Photo Date:  6/19/2010  Upload Date: 6/21/2010 11:10:44 AM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  158   Comments: 0
Beside the River
Title:  Beside the River
Description:  Along the Connecticut River
Photo Date:  6/19/2010  Upload Date: 6/21/2010 11:09:55 AM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  318   Comments: 0
Crossing Rt. 82
Title:  Crossing Rt. 82
Description:  Approaching Goodspeed Yard
Photo Date:  6/19/2010  Upload Date: 6/21/2010 11:11:30 AM
Location:  Haddam, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  218   Comments: 0
Paul at the Throttle
Title:  Paul at the Throttle
Description:  Northbound from Essex on No. 40
Photo Date:  4/1/2011  Upload Date: 4/1/2011 5:52:13 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  InCab,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  241   Comments: 0
Returning to Essex
Title:  Returning to Essex
Description:  Paul on the return to Essex
Photo Date:  4/1/2011  Upload Date: 4/1/2011 5:53:23 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  InCab,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
Departing Essex
Title:  Departing Essex
Description:  With Paul at the throttle, Mikado 40 begins her trip north
Photo Date:  4/23/2011  Upload Date: 4/8/2011 8:13:02 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  267   Comments: 0
VALE 40
Title:  VALE 40
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/3/2011  Upload Date: 8/3/2011 4:11:42 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Corey Appleby
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  298   Comments: 0
VALE 40
Title:  VALE 40
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/3/2011  Upload Date: 8/3/2011 4:15:55 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Corey Appleby
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  476   Comments: 0
Northbound Train
Title:  Northbound Train
Description:  VRR 40 leads its train past the north yard limit at Essex
Photo Date:  10/21/2011  Upload Date: 10/30/2011 8:02:09 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Scenic,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
Quiet Morning
Title:  Quiet Morning
Description:  Their evening assignments still hour away, everybody has a rest
Photo Date:  12/8/2011  Upload Date: 1/10/2012 1:38:58 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Winter,Yard,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:  VALE 3025(2-8-2) VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  451   Comments: 0
Waiting for Service
Title:  Waiting for Service
Description:  Waiting to haul their North Pole Express trains
Photo Date:  12/13/2011  Upload Date: 1/10/2012 1:13:14 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 3025(2-8-2)
Views:  476   Comments: 0


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