Awaiting the call to the turntable
Working on the 3% grade into Frostburg
Tourist Train Nearing Frostburg
A dedicated engineer maneuvers the 734, moments after turning it around on the turntable.
This old GP30, now in Ravens livery, started out life on the Reading Railroad. On this hot, humid July Saturday, she pushed the WMSR Excursion Train, led by Baldwin 2-8-0 No. 734, up the grade to... (more)
backhead and engineer's controls of 734 as seen during the layover at Frostburg
Nice smoke display.
The hard work is almost over as MWSR 734 climbs the last stretch of 2.7% grade into the Frostburg station.
Mamiya 645 color negative
Right before the excursion departed, the sun came out, allowing for a few shots of the 734 and the station without the crowds hanging around before being the last ones onboard.
Right as we arrived in Frostburg after a rainy climb up the mountain, the sun came out, making for some great shots as 734 was turned for the crowd.
Steam escapes from anyplace it can while WMSR 734 rests after the long climb to Frostburg.
WMSR #734 sits at the C&P station at Frostburg.
Turning #734 for the return trip to Cumberland.
"Mountain Thunder" leads the excursion up the grade into the Frostburg Station, putting on a great show.
