Tight Squeeze Fireman Jerry Beck cracks a smile while in the heart of Shay #11. On this day number eleven was receiving some minor repairs to the throttle box seal. Later that evening shay ... (more)

Western Maryland Shay #6 switches in the yard on a beautiful Tuesday morning. Notice anything odd about this photo? Yes Shay 6 is facing in the opposite dierection of the other engines.

The Changing of the Guard. With CSRR 5 and 4 being passed by Western Maryland 67 and 82, one can almost see the changing of the guard between steam and diesel that happened 50 years ago.

It is tempting to think of events like the Cass Railfan Weekend as being about the steam engines. In reality it is the railfans, with their sharing of tales and knowledge with the next generation... (more)

Mower Lumber Shay #5 doubleheading at Spruce, WV

Western Maryland Shay #6 waits for its orders as a passenger train departs the station.

Time warp! Western Maryland Shay #6 returns back to the station after a day of pulling passengers. Western Maryland BL2 #82 sits on the siding.

Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #5 simmers infront of the Cass shops. Lighting by Tim Martin

"Shay 6 we arent in Cass anymore!" Western Maryland Shay #6 travels towards Belington pulling dozens of excited railfans.

Former Western Maryland Shay #6 and Western Maryland BL2 #82 pose side by side during a MSR&LHA night photo session.

Another first! For the first time ever in the town of Cass Western Maryland Shay #6 is seen facing in the opposite direction of it other stable mates. A big thanks to Tim Martin for the lig... (more)

Will She Fit?? One of the many unknowns on the inaugural steam trip to Elkins was will Western Maryland Shay #6 fit through Kelley Mountain tunnel. Well minus her whistle and with less than... (more)

The engineers view from former Western Maryland BL2 #82 as we pull into the former Linan Mine site for a servicing stop.

MSR&LHA and Cass Scenic Railroad staff look at Shay 6 in amazement that it is really in Elkins! Many logistical issues played against Shay 6 coming to Elkins...Would Shay 6 fit through the Kelly M... (more)

Steam returns to Elkins! 'Big Six' is greeted by some local children as she crosses the Tygart River just a few yards from the station bringing steam back to Elkins for the first tim... (more)