Steam Action on the Valley Railroad Company - Dak Dillon Photo Special

Filmed on October 8th and 9th, 2024, at the Valley Railroad Company (Essex Steam Train & Riverboat) Dak Dillon Photography hosted a two-day photo special at the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in Essex, Connecticut. The event featured two of the tourist railroad’s steam locomotives, 2-8-2 Mikado #40 pulling a slow local freight and 2-8-0 Consolidation #97 hauling a fast commuter train, presented in this 2-chapter video. Both trains traverse the scenic Connecticut riverside route, making their way out from Essex Station northward towards Goodspeed Station in Haddam. While the fall foliage was yet to arrive in full force that early in October, partly due to the railroad’s preparations for its busy Christmas season, there were still pockets of vibrant yellows and oranges that added a seasonal touch as the steam trains thunder down the line. Schedule a ride on the Valley Railroad Company https://essexsteamtrain.com/ For future steam charters hosted by Dak Dillon Photography https://steamcharters.com/ Special Thanks to: Dak Dillon Richard Moyer Herb Clark Valley Railroad Company Follow my socials https://linktr.ee/BTCRAIL Thanks for watching! Don't forget to comment, like, and subscribe!! BTCRAIL FILMS 2025© Tags - #btcrailfilms #steamtrain #steamlocomotive #railfans #essex #trainspotting #railfanning