Rails Along the Mohawk Photography

Rails Along the Mohawk Photography High quality railroad photography and videography from the Mohawk Valley in New York State and around the Continental United States.

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This page is not affiliated with ALCO Historical & Technical Society’s “Rails Along the Mohawk” show.

On the night of January 11, Norfolk Southern train 264-11 departed Chicago bound for Ayer, MA. While seemingly typical, ...
01/14/2026

On the night of January 11, Norfolk Southern train 264-11 departed Chicago bound for Ayer, MA. While seemingly typical, this train was more than just that. Upon are in Binghamton, NY, the power was swapped out so that heritage units NS 1080 (Delaware & Hudson) and NS 8098 (Conrail) could take the train the remainder of the trip. This train would become the first to operate over the Voorheesville Runner from COF-499 in Delanson to the CSX VO in nearby Voorheesville, where it would roll onto CSX rails for the remainder of the run. The trackage rights agreement allows operation of double stack intermodal trains instead of the single stack trains that were all too familiar on the original route over Pan Am Southern.

This image, taken on January 13 around 0300hrs, shows the historic train as it passes through Altamont, NY. To the left is the historic D&H passenger depot. The building saw its last passenger train in 1963, and only saw occasional freight trains from SMS after CP discontinued operations on the line in the 1990’s. This is part of what was originally the D&H Albany Main Line. 264 with its beautiful heritage fuo is the first regularly scheduled daily train to operate through the area in almost three decades.

Note: Originally the 1080 was set to lead the train, but due to electrical issues with the onboard cab signal system the power needed to be turned around. This made 8098 the new leader, though still a very appropriate locomotive to lead this train.

Aaannnndddd that’s a wrap for the 2025 NY State Model Train Fair! We’re all tied down, power’s put away, and we’re ready...
11/02/2025

Aaannnndddd that’s a wrap for the 2025 NY State Model Train Fair! We’re all tied down, power’s put away, and we’re ready to go off duty. Great to see you all again!

We’d like to wish the Great NYS Model Train Fair a Happy 50th Anniversary! Thanks for having us on board for this monumental year. Here’s to another 50!

11/02/2025

Nothing beats a pair of Alco 244-series prime movers chugging their way up the former NYC Adirondack Division, especially when they’re wearing their original paint scheme!

Great NYS Model Train Fair
Adirondack Railroad
Capital Region Model Railroad Club
Adirondack, Susquehanna & Chenango Valley Railway Corp.

Newly restored to service NYC 8223 and 8255 lead today’s 1:00pm Adirondack Railroad excursion through the Adirondack Mou...
11/02/2025

Newly restored to service NYC 8223 and 8255 lead today’s 1:00pm Adirondack Railroad excursion through the Adirondack Mountains! Catch the action at the Capital Region Model Railroad Club layout, on display at the Great NYS Model Train Fair!

11/02/2025

Day Two of excursions! Otter Lake looks really pretty this time of the year!

Great NYS Model Train Fair
Capital Region Model Railroad Club
Adirondack Railroad

It’s a winter wonderland! The Adirondack, Susquehanna & Chenango Valley Railway Corp. has leased Alco S1 #9411 to the ...
11/01/2025

It’s a winter wonderland! The Adirondack, Susquehanna & Chenango Valley Railway Corp. has leased Alco S1 #9411 to the Brockway Railroad Corp. for use in freight service. Come see it at the Great NYS Model Train Fair today and tomorrow!

Our excursions are now operating! Come see us at the Great NYS Model Train Fair! We’re located on the Capital Region Mod...
11/01/2025

Our excursions are now operating! Come see us at the Great NYS Model Train Fair! We’re located on the Capital Region Model Railroad Club layout.

It’s that time of the year again! The HO Scale Adirondack Railroad’s “Big Moose Explorer” is set to head to the Great NY...
10/18/2025

It’s that time of the year again!

The HO Scale Adirondack Railroad’s “Big Moose Explorer” is set to head to the Great NYS Model Train Fair in Syracuse, NY this November! While the main consist is out of service for much needed maintenance, the shorter local train will be on hand to transport passengers back in time to the heyday of railroading in the historic Adirondack Mountains. Rugged terrain, burbling streams, tranquil lakes, spacious farmland, and much more awaits passengers all along the line, and all from the comfort of the freshly refurbished seats of our spacious passenger coaches. Be sure to stop by the Capital Region Model Railroad Club’s display layout to catch the action!

As an additional treat, the HO Scale Mohawk Adirondack & Northern, owner of several miles of track The Adirondack operates over, will also make an appearance. Featured this year will be the first model ever made of ALCO C425 #2455, sporting the classy “BC Rail Heritage” paint scheme.

Show dates:
Sat., November 1, 2025 10a - 5p
Sun., November 2, 2025 10a - 4

B741 rolls through the historic City of Schenectady, NY on the CSX Selkirk Subdivision with a pair of Union Pacific Rail...
11/21/2024

B741 rolls through the historic City of Schenectady, NY on the CSX Selkirk Subdivision with a pair of Union Pacific Railroad locomomotives on the point. The train is eastbound towards Selkirk, where it'll then turn south and head to its final destination in Linden, NJ.

This area of the City was once a bustling center of rail activity, featuring the intersection of two major Railroad companies; New York West Shore & Buffalo (later New York Central West Shore Route), and the Albany & Susquehanna (later Delaware & Hudson). The D&H had a branch that crossed the Central just west of this location at a diamond, while the main line crossed under the Central a tad farther to the west. Today, two company operate through this part of town; CSX and Norfolk Southern. CSX operates the former West Shore while NS operates the D&H.

S. Schenectady, NY
November 19, 2024

11/11/2024

As our model railroad empire expands, it has come to light that this page may not be suited for publicizing our operations and upcoming show events. This page was created to share railroad photos and historical information and not to manage a model railroad. As such, the decision has been made to set up a new page dedicated to the Adirondack Susquehanna & Chenango Valley Railway. You can find the new page here: https://www.facebook.com/share/17bigmbqjE/

11/03/2024

Aaannnndddd we're off! The Adirondack Railroad's train to Tupper Lake has departed Utica for today's excursion through New York's Adirondack Mountains! Come see it today between 10am and 4pm at the Great NYS Model Train Fair in Syracuse, NY. We're on the Capital Region Model Railroad Club modular layout near the front entrance. You may also catch a glimpse of Genesee Valley Transportation Co., Inc.'s Mohawk Adirondack & Northern Boonville turn job!

11/02/2024

Our Adirondack Explorer and Polar Express trains are up and run6at the Great NYS Model Train Fair! Stop in on Sunday between 10 and 4 to see these iconic Utica area icons!

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