Running a long the rugged Cheat River

WM BL2 runs the photo freight.

"Western Maryland" 303, a cab-control car based on an Alco FA2, leads an excursion out of Elkins during peak leaf-season. Slide scan, taken early 2000's. For more information on the exc... (more)

"Western Maryland" FP7's 67 and 243 leads the Murder Mystery Mountain Explorer dinner train across the Tygart Valley River as it nears the end of its evening adventure in Elkins, West Vi... (more)

An endangered species in its element.

Climax 3 works its way alongside the Greenbrier River over the former C&O Greenbrier Division main line; this section was repaired after massive flood damage in '85 and '96. (Believe it or not, a... (more)

Climax 3 working hard near Durbin with a MSRLHA photo charter.

Climax 3 performs a photo runby in an open field near Durbin.

Climax cylinder plate and builders plate on C/N 1059, now operating on the D&GV in rural West Virginia.

The water hose hanging below No. 3's tank is not just for looks. It's used to siphon water from a creek midway during the trip down the ex-C&O Greenbrier line.

Climax No. 3 performs a runby during the return trip to Durbin after pulling a MSRLHA special along the river.

Backwoods railroading in Appalachia courtesy the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley. Climax No. 3 is working its way towards the Durbin, WV, enginehouse on a cool spring evening after pulling a MSRLHA ch... (more)

The Shenandoah Valley crew returns to Staunton after completing their work for the day.

With the cab and boiler in the background, the wheels of former Middle Fork Heisler 7 wait for another chance to turn under steam in a classic shortline shop scene.

After just receiving her 92 day inspection, DGVR 6641, sporting a B&O heritage scheme awaits a season of passenger excursions. Photo taken with permission.