Nighttime in Essex Valley Railroad No 3025 simmers over the pit in Essex, CT after a full day of hauling photographers up and down the Connecticut River valley. This was during the night photo shoot put on by Lerro Productions.

A closeup view of 3025s nose

Doing a little maintenance on 3025 at the end of the day

Doing a little maintenance on 3025 at the end of the day

3025 simmering over the pit in Essex

Detail of 3025s drivers

3025 simmering over the pit in Essex

3025 simmering over the pit in Essex

Doing a little maintenance on 3025 at the end of the day

Doing a little maintenance on 3025 at the end of the day

End of Day Oiling Valley Railroad Fireman Eric Steinberg (standing) and Locomotive Foreman Wayne Hebert lubricate No 3025's rods after a day of running along the Connecticut River. Taken during the Lerro Productions night photo shoot.

3025 moving to the next scene in Essex

Talking over the day's events in Essex

3025 in Essex yard

3025 simmering in Essex yard

3025 simmering in Essex yard

3025 simmering in Essex yard

3025 simmering in Essex yard

Me and My Shadow Valley Railroad No 3025 poses as a part of the Lerro Productions night photo shoot on the evening of May 21, 2012. This was taken just before the skies opened up with a heavy rain shower, and ended the night photo session.

Wayne poses for the portrait session at the end of the evening

Wayne poses for the portrait session at the end of the evening

Wayne poses for the portrait session at the end of the evening

Fireman Portrait Valley Railroad Fireman Eric Steinberg poses for a portrait with No 3025 as a backdrop. Taken during the Lerro Productions night photo shoot.

Wayne poses for the portrait session at the end of the evening

Fireman Portrait Valley Railroad Fireman Eric Steinberg poses for a portrait with No 3025 as a backdrop.