Western Maryland 734 pulls hard around Helmstetters Curve. A 1/10th sec pan.

Western Maryland 734 storms around Helmstetters curve during a beautiful late January morning.

The last few wisps of steam drift up from 734's steam dome as the boiler empties. After a long 2009 season and three days of photo work this January, she's looking very tired. Into the shop she'll... (more)

John Helmstetter's new barn, new cattle and old WMSR #734

WM Fast Freight pan near the old coal tipple just west of Trimble Rd MP 178.2

#734 climbs the grade at Sunnyside in a snow storm

Mountain Thunder rounds the curve at Lap. This was once a water stop on the Western Maryland Railway, but it was abandoned in the 1950's when diesels began to replace steam. Now all that's left ... (more)

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad engine #734 enters Brush Tunnel

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad engine #734 passes by Wells Creek on the cold January morning.

Mountain Thunder crosses C&P Bridge #2 on her way to Frostburg in a snowstorm.

Mountain Thunder storms out of the Brush Tunnel's west portal.

Western Maryland 734 navigates the Narrows during sunrise on a frigidly cold Sunday morning.

Western Maryland 734 approaches Brush tunnel from this impressive over head view moments before I was engulfed in smoke.

Mountain Thunder rounds the curve on a snowy day. A Carl Franz Photo Special