Western Maryland Scenic's 1309 (ex C&O 1309) crossing bridge 2 on its way to Frostburg

The crowd enjoying the shear magnitude of this Chesapeake and Ohio alum as it rests on a layover.

Hey, a chase train can have its moment in the spotlight. Her a veteran of PRR/PC etc. is looking great after decades of drabness. Beautiful bygone schemes like this make me fearful that ugly is ... (more)

The CSX F-Unit leading the MARC-RRE Special from Washington, DC to Frostburg, MD is at the end of the line at the turntable in Frostburg.

Old Horse WMSR 561, a recently required ex-Norfolk Southern B32-8 ends its uphill trip to Frostburg. According to one of the conductors, the 561's air compressor broke during this trip, le... (more)

Circus Colors on The Scenic Line. On the warm afternoon of June 20, 2021, Western Maryland Scenic Railroad 501 (née-PRR 2249, GP30, EMD, 5/1963) sits at the Frostburg, Maryland station. In... (more)

#1309 is wearing C&O lettering for several Lerro Photography charters, seen on the lunch break at the top of the line.

Western Maryland 1309 charges up the grade towards Frostburg as the sun comes out for the first time of the day.

Arriving at the station in Frostburg, WM 1309 take's a rest after the journey from Cumberland.

Western Maryland 1309 leads its long passenger train up the steep grade at the Number 9 Switch on a cold December afternoon.

At the Depot. The nicely restored Mallet locomotive takes a break at the Frostburg Depot on a Lerro charter.

Moving the Participants. After the Lerro participants deboard, the passenger cars prepare to meet the 1301 climbing the hill.

Bridging. The C&O 1309 crosses over the Great Allegheny Passage as part of a photo charter.

The Crew. Some of the crew of 1309 that took such good care of us on our two day Lerro Photography Outing.

“Sloppy Seconds”
Still in C&O garb from its recent charters, “C&O”/WMSR 1309 arrives at the former C&P Frostburg depot at 14:42 with Frostburg Flyer Winter Service Train #... (more)