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.

"Buttercup" takes the winter off. The name must be "official"; notice the recently applied bumper sticker on the cab.

"Buttercup" takes the winter off. The name must be "official"; notice the recently applied bumper sticker on the cab.

Five loads head north to Salem.

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.

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)

Arriving in Salem to drop loads for the mill.