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

The Trem da Serra do Mar, a tourist train operated by ABPF in Santa Catarina state, leading by a big Baldwin Locomotive #204 and other "veteran" EMD G12 and 12 cars.

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)

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)

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.

The skies have cleared during the first day of the Trains magazine photo charter with #1309 and it pours on the smoke at Garners Meadow during a photo runby under clear skies.

Western Maryland #1309 accelerates through the narrows departing Cumberland for day 2 of the Trains Magazine photo charter.

Western Maryland #1309 works upgrade around the sweeping curve at Helmsetters on day 2 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 works upgrade near the site of the old coal tipple near Mount Savage on the Trains Magazine photo charter.

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.

"Maryland Mornings" Western Maryland 1309 leads its freight train through The Narrows as the sun glistens on the side of the freshly-restored Mallet and its consist.

Welcome Back 1309 charter: day 2 at one of the spots that required extensive brush cutting.

Western Maryland 1309 charges through The Narrows as the sun begins to rise on a gorgeous February morning.