Friends,

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Thank You,

Tom Gears
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For those interested in the history of the Valley Railroad past and present this book has an excellent chapter on the re-incarnation of the Valley Line and a history of the origin as well.
http://www.amazon.com/Connecticut-Railr ... 0940748908

With forward by Oliver Jensen, Past President of the VRR and an esteemed writer.

Here is another book by Tom Nelligan that is also available that covers only the Re-incarnated Valley Line. While not up to the present, both present accurate information on the founding of the present day VRR.

http://www.amazon.com/Valley-Railroad-S ... 0915276402

Just heard that 3025 is clear to recieve jacketing and lagging. I'm getting a feeling that 3025 is going to be finished early...
http://theenginehouse.blogspot.com/

The word is that during the Days Out with Thomas (May 14,15,21 and 22), the shop will be open for tours to view the progress on 3025.

Lee