Western Maryland 1309 traverses the curve at Garner's Meadow while the wind blows a mixture of steam and smoke across the field, covering parts of the tender and train.

Western Maryland 1309 rests on the passing track in Frostburg before beginning the afternoon session on the final day of the "Welcome Back 1309" photo charter.

Western Maryland 1309 departs Garner's Meadow on a windy winter afternoon.

Western Maryland 1309 poses in the afternoon sun at Garner's Meadow.

Had originally pulled this image to share with the Wrinns directly, but I am glad I was able to be a part of this victory lap. Jim Wrinn will be missed.

Jim and Cate Wrinn share a special moment while celebrating the success of the Trains Magazine photo charter of Western Maryland 1309 at the end of February, 2022. Only a month later (March 30,... (more)

PNLX (Dressed as WM #7471) rests next to the Frostburg depot and #1309 on the second day of the Trains Magazine photo charter.

Western Maryland 1309 leads its freight train around the curve at Garner's Meadow on a beautiful winter afternoon.

Western Maryland 1309 poses at the recently cleared Garner's Meadow. After a flood in 2016 prevented operations into Frostburg, the once heavily wooded curve before C&P Bridge 1 had to be cleared ... (more)

Welcome Back 1309, indeed. This is the site of the "#9 Slide" that put the railroad out of connection with Frostburg in 2016, but opened up a tree tunnel for photos once repaired. I sp... (more)

Original WM 7471 sits at the depot with the passenger consist of the TRAINS Magazine photo charter. The fire department is on hand to supply water for #1309.

Newly restored WSMR Steam 2-6-6-2 #1309 pauses briefly at the Frostsburg depot before continuing on to provide photo opportunities for a private charter.

#1309 charges up the grade passing the #9 slide. An untold amount of thank-you's need to be given for this to have happened.

Everybody Works! A full train on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad meant that not only Conductor Billl but his 4 year old grandson Nathan were needed as conductors on Sunday, June 20, 20... (more)