Slogging Thru Cambridge
Just another frame from one of the coolest days trackside in 2020!
Winter Storm Gail slammed into the northeast mid December and Washington County was absolutely dumped on with over three feet of snow! The Batten Kill Railroad made a rare Saturday run to help open up the entirety of the railroad. They ran light engine with a pair of classic double headed Alcos: G&J 4116 a veteran ex D&H Alco RS3 (blt. 9/52) and SNEX 5012 an ex Atlantic & Danville Alco RS36 (blt. 12/59) stopping along the way to shovel switches and clear the roads of the snow they would push out on to each crossing.
They are seen here approaching Main Street at MP A136.9 on the old Delaware and Hudson Washington Branch. At left is the 1909 passenger station now home to Argyle Brewing Company's tap room where I'd celebrate my success later in the day with a couple cold locally crafted brews and some live music.
Cambridge, New York
Saturday December 19, 2020
Slogging Thru Cambridge
Just another frame from one of the coolest days trackside in 2020!
Winter Storm Gail slammed into the northeast mid December and Washington County was absolutely dumped on with over three feet of snow! The Batten Kill Railroad made a rare Saturday run to help open up the entirety of the railroad. They ran light engine with a pair of classic double headed Alcos: G&J 4116 a veteran ex D&H Alco RS3 (blt. 9/52) and SNEX 5012 an ex Atlantic & Danville Alco RS36 (blt. 12/59) stopping along the way to shovel switches and clear the roads of the snow they would push out on to each crossing.
They are seen here approaching Main Street at MP A136.9 on the old Delaware and Hudson Washington Branch. At left is the 1909 passenger station now home to Argyle Brewing Company's tap room where I'd celebrate my success later in the day with a couple cold locally crafted brews and some live music.
Cambridge, New York
Saturday December 19, 2020