Number 734 arriving at the Cumberland depot for a load of leaf peepers.
Number 734 arrives at the Frostburg station with a full load of leaf peepers.
A nice smoke show as 734 approaches the station
Two fallen flags climb the grade at Helmstetter's Curve in the Fall of 1999.
'Mountain Thunder' to the Rescue. Just after 8:30PM, the dinner train returns to Cumberland to unload its passengers some 4 hours after departing. On their way to Frostburg, they los... (more)
Here is a turntable pan shot taken at 1/20th of a second
Perhaps one of the greatest shows in steam railroading today, in my opinion is watching Western Maryland Scenic 734 tackle the 1.75% grade around Helmstetter’s Curve. It’s even better when the... (more)
A westbound WMSR 734 crosses the bridge over U.S. Route 40 near Corriganville, MD.
WMSR 734 sits in striking contrast to a passing Corvette!
No, I'm not Mitch Goldman...but I do find him inspiring. Tried a panned shots today...trying to capture some of those autumn colors before they all fall. Settings were 1/25th @ f5.6...ISO 200. ... (more)
The excursion to Frostburg rolls around Helmstetters Curve behind the steamer with a little deisel push on the rear.
WMSR 734 arrives in Frostburg on a rainy but colorful fall day.
WMSR 734 billows smoke and cinders on a colorful fall day, just before passing under the Parkersburg Road overpass.
WMSR 734's Stoker & Preassure guage ait clean and ready to go on todays run.
WMSR 734 by Helmstetter's Curve
