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The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (WMSR) is a heritage railroad based in Cumberland, Maryland, that operates passenger excursion trains and occasional freight trains using both steam and diesel locomotives over ex-Western Maryland Railway (WM) tracks between Cumberland and Frostburg. The railroad offers coach and first class service, murder ...
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad 1309 (nicknamed Super Choo) is a compound articulated class "H-6" "Mallet" type steam locomotive with a 2-6-6-2 (Whyte notation) wheel arrangement. It was the very last steam locomotive built by Baldwin Locomotive Works (BLW) in November 1949 and originally operated by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (C&O) where ...
The Western Maryland Railway Station in Cumberland, built in 1913 Western Maryland Railway in the 1950s Hillen Station in Baltimore in 1950 A 1955 Western Maryland Railway passenger train schedule. The Fuller Syndicate, led by George Gould, purchased a controlling interest in the WM in 1902 and made plans for westward expansion of the system.
7. Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's Frostburg Flyer. Cumberland to Frostburg. The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad is a heritage rail company that utilizes both steam and diesel locomotives ...
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad in Cumberland, Maryland. This historic train ride winds through the Allegheny Mountains, offering stunning views of vibrant autumn colors. Passengers will enjoy an ...
Jan. 8—CUMBERLAND, Md. — The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad set a ridership record with nearly 26,000 tickets sold for its 2021 Polar Express excursions. Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss, the ...
The station houses offices of the Authority, the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, a visitors center for the C&O Canal National Historic Park, and leased offices to local officials and businesses. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 as the Western Maryland Railway Station. [1]
Jul. 18—CUMBERLAND — The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's No. 1309 steam engine is down temporarily for repairs but is expected to return to service in mid-August. Known as Maryland Thunder ...