Western Maryland 1309 storms around Helmstetter's Curve on a hot July afternoon.

A warm summer day gives us a view of Western Maryland Scenic railroads steam locomotive 1309 as it grinds its way up hill towards Frostburg.

Western Maryland 1309 traverses Helmstetter's Curve on a hot June day.

Western Maryland 1309 starts up the grade at West Helmstetter's on a cold February morning.

Western Maryland 1309 storms around Helmstetter's Curve as the snow flurries begin to pick up on a late February morning.

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's 1309 is photographed inside of Brush Tunnel. 1309 is the second largest operating locomotive in the United States, and the largest in regular service. This 2-6... (more)

Western Maryland 1309 lugs its freight train up the grade at West Helmstetter's as the sun and blue sky begin to appear for the day.

Western Maryland 1309 starts its freight train up Helmstetter's Curve as the sun begins to shine through the clouds, lighting up the beautiful landscape of Cash Valley.

PNLX 7436 handles the Trains Magazine photo charter train downgrade towards Helmstetter's Curve.

Western Maryland 1309 works its freight train up Helmstetter's Curve as the snow begins to fall on a late February morning.

Western Maryland 1309 rounds the famous Helmstetter's Curve on a beautiful late February morning.

Western Maryland SD35 7436 leads the Trains Magazine "Welcome Back 1309" photo charter downgrade around Helmstetter's curve near Corriganville, Maryland, moving the participants of the c... (more)

Western Maryland SD40 7471 leads the Trains Magazine "Welcome Back 1309" photo charter upgrade around Helmstetter's curve near Corriganville, Maryland. WM SD35 7436 brought up the rear of the pass... (more)

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's H-6 Mallet 1309 storms upgrade around Helmstetter's curve near Corriganville, Maryland, during Trains Magazine's "Welcome Back 1309" photo charter.

An FPA4 and an RS-3 exiting the 1911-built Western Maryland Railway's Brush Tunnel in 1991. The train is climbing the grade toward Frostburg.