A shortline in Vermont in the fall offers a leisurely chase through nice scenery as this photo attests. Southbound near Failee,Vt.

HLCX 3612 meanders beside the Connecticut River on its way south to White River Jct., Vermont. The northbound counterpart is heading for Newport after switching crews in St Johnsbury.

The Washington County RR (under Vermont Ry control) is the designated operator for the former Guiford Conn river line. Here the southbound is south of Bradford on its way to White River Jct.