MMID UBHF power working hard in Thurmont. (Side note: Second Unit in the consist is one of MMID's three GP-9's, #202, with a roof covered in cement powder from working in Lehigh's Cement Silos.)

MMID UBHF heading out of Thurmont westbound, after passing over the Rt. 550 bridge.

Starting the climb up the Cacoctin Mountains to Highfield.

Working the large lumber facility in Thurmont

UBHF's train has more than doubled in size, after picking up three empty lumber cars in Thurmont. Until the 1950s, this location was also served by the Hagerstown and Frederick, an interurban whi... (more)

UBHF passes through the east side of Thurmont near the namesake water tower.

Maryland Midland Union Bridge-Highfield (UBHF) freight on the road while I am in a creek.

The climb to Highfield is just begining with a tough grade out of Thurmont

After switching the lumber company, UBHF heads west.

Maryland Midland local departing Thurmont for Highfield.

Maryland Midland local switching an Industry in Thurmont.

This guy tied up downtown for 45 minutes while flatswitching the lumber yards and siding. We had to head home after this. Canon EOS Digital Rebel 18-55mm USM lens