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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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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:  479   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:  208   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:  469   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:  495   Comments: 0
The Line-up
Title:  The Line-up
Description:  40 and 3025 at Essex Station
Photo Date:  12/13/2011  Upload Date: 1/10/2012 1:14:25 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Station,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 3025(2-8-2)
Views:  401   Comments: 0
Trouble Leaving Work
Title:  Trouble Leaving Work
Description:  When I tried to leave work, I found the driveway blocked (for a few minutes)!
Photo Date:  6/10/2012  Upload Date: 6/10/2012 7:40:25 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 3025(2-8-2) VALE 40(2-8-2) VALE 2(0-6-0T)
Views:  748   Comments: 0
The Lineup
Title:  The Lineup
Description:  Cabin Car and Mikados
Photo Date:  6/10/2012  Upload Date: 6/10/2012 7:41:32 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Roster,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 3025(2-8-2) VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  335   Comments: 0
In Essex Yard
Title:  In Essex Yard
Description:  Power Waiting
Photo Date:  6/14/2012  Upload Date: 6/14/2012 7:24:51 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 3025(2-8-2) VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  361   Comments: 0
Waiting for the Call to Work
Title:  Waiting for the Call to Work
Description: 
Photo Date:  6/14/2012  Upload Date: 6/14/2012 7:27:10 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 3025(2-8-2) VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  264   Comments: 0
Sisters
Title:  Sisters
Description:  On the pit in the engine servicing area of Essex Yard.
Photo Date:  6/14/2012  Upload Date: 6/14/2012 7:27:46 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 3025(2-8-2) VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  508   Comments: 0
VALLEY RAILROAD 40
Title:  VALLEY RAILROAD 40
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/1/2012  Upload Date: 7/19/2012 1:28:45 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Nick VanAlstyne
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  151   Comments: 1
VALLEY RAILROAD 40
Title:  VALLEY RAILROAD 40
Description: 
Photo Date:  7/1/2012  Upload Date: 7/19/2012 1:29:33 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Nick VanAlstyne
Categories:  Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  119   Comments: 1
On the Road Again
Title:  On the Road Again
Description:  After a respite of more than a month, when cousin 3025 did the chores, Valley Railroads Mikado 40 was back on the road today. Here, after a days work, she sits on the pit in late afternoon light, her fireman laying a bank in the firebox for overnight. It was good to see and hear her back today!
Photo Date:  7/10/2012  Upload Date: 7/10/2012 7:12:16 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Lee Carlson
Categories:  Steam,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  196   Comments: 0
VALE 40
Title:  VALE 40
Description:  Valley Railroad 40
Photo Date:  2/24/2013  Upload Date: 2/24/2013 3:51:29 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Matt Beisser
Categories:  Night,Yard,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  135   Comments: 0
VALE 40
Title:  VALE 40
Description:  The last regular excursion of the day returns to Essex to tie up for the night.
Photo Date:  10/6/2013  Upload Date: 10/8/2013 11:09:10 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  148   Comments: 0
VALE 40
Title:  VALE 40
Description:  Putting the caboose away before heading over to the ashpit.
Photo Date:  10/6/2013  Upload Date: 11/13/2013 12:53:28 AM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Paul Koprowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  369   Comments: 0
VALE 40
Title:  VALE 40
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/20/2015  Upload Date: 7/15/2023 9:14:44 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Matt Petersen
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  44   Comments: 0
Almost Train Time
Title:  Almost Train Time
Description:  Number 40 waits to head out
Photo Date:  9/1/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2019 10:07:27 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Nick Zabawar
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  178   Comments: 1
Number 40 passes the rock
Title:  Number 40 passes the rock
Description:  Number 40 hauls her train past the large rock I set up on. This is a location I have wanted to shoot from for along time, and the stars finally aligned.
Photo Date:  9/1/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2019 10:08:21 PM
Location:  Deep River, CT
Author:  Nick Zabawar
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  175   Comments: 1
Deep River Meet
Title:  Deep River Meet
Description:  Number 40 and Number 3025 meet at Deep River Landing
Photo Date:  9/1/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2019 10:08:46 PM
Location:  Deep River, CT
Author:  Nick Zabawar
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 3025(2-8-2) VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  181   Comments: 1
Waiting for the Meet
Title:  Waiting for the Meet
Description:  The brakeman and conducter have a short chat before the 3025 leads her train past Deep River Landing.
Photo Date:  9/1/2016  Upload Date: 10/8/2019 10:09:10 PM
Location:  Deep River, CT
Author:  Nick Zabawar
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  178   Comments: 0
The Valley Railroad's other operating steam locomotive, Number 40 was in steam as we rolled through Essex.
Title:  The Valley Railroad's other operating steam locomotive, Number 40 was in steam as we rolled through Essex.
Description:  In addition to hosting our MBRRE special, the Valley railroad was conducting some "hand on the throttle" sessions with some lucky railfans.
Photo Date:  10/29/2016  Upload Date: 10/30/2016 5:43:51 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Bob Krug
Categories:  Roster,Station,Steam
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  350   Comments: 0
VALE 40
Title:  VALE 40
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/11/2023  Upload Date: 8/29/2023 3:21:51 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Alex Piechowski
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  90   Comments: 0
Out of the Woods
Title:  Out of the Woods
Description:  Valley RR #40 emerges from the woods a it returns to Essex.
Photo Date:  9/2/2023  Upload Date: 9/10/2023 2:36:25 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  54   Comments: 0
VALE 40 leads the excursion train back into Essex
Title:  VALE 40 leads the excursion train back into Essex
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2023  Upload Date: 9/10/2023 2:36:28 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  73   Comments: 0
Whistling for Middlesex Turnpike
Title:  Whistling for Middlesex Turnpike
Description:  Valley RR #40 whistles for Middlesex Turnpike as it returns to Essex.
Photo Date:  9/2/2023  Upload Date: 9/10/2023 2:36:31 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  50   Comments: 1
VALE 40
Title:  VALE 40
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/19/2024  Upload Date: 8/21/2024 9:56:11 PM
Location:  Essex, CT
Author:  Tim Darnell
Categories: 
Locomotives:  VALE 40(2-8-2)
Views:  9   Comments: 1


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