While headed to Conway Scenic Railroad for the annual 470 Railroad Club excursion, I decided to swing by the elusive Batten Kill Railroad to see if there were any signs of life. As expected, they ... (more)

Crossing 22 with one last load headed to Cargill.

ALCO in the snow: Pulling five loads north to Salem.

Heading to set up the train north to Salem on a brisk Friday morning.

RS-36 is headed to tie down after a Friday run from Eagle Bridge.

Five loads head north to Salem.

High and low hood versions of Alco's RS36 pose at East Greenwich, NY. The Batten Kill Railroad is host to an interesting mix of Alco "RS" models, including their original two RS-3s, one... (more)

D&H Washington Branch Throwback: Painted in a D&H-inspired scheme, SNEX Alco RS-36 #5012 leads Batten Kill Train BK-F across the Hoosic River at Eagle Bridge, NY. Just after crossing the b... (more)

5012 ,with 5 loads, heads to Salem.

All quiet on the Batten Kill.

SNEX 5012 shines in the afternoon sun at the 40th anniversary festivities of the Batten Kill Railroad.

Out On The D&U. On October 23, 2106, Delaware & Ulster Railroad owned former Delaware & Hudson Railroad Alco RS-36 5017 was crossing Batavia Kill near East Hubbel Hill Road in Margaretville... (more)

Arriving in Salem to drop loads at Caro Vail.

ALCOs in the Empire State. A rarity in 2024: An RS-36 and an RS-1 are operating in revenue service on the Batten Kill. Here they sit idle; with the day off.

One of the two recents additions to the Batten Kill's roster. 361 is the other former Ontario Midland RS-36. 408 is now sporting silver trucks. Could this be the first step in a Delaware & Hudso... (more)