In a scene that repeated thousands of times over the years Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #2 passes the former Mower Lumber Co. mill.

Dual engines create twin columns of steam at the switchback.

Cass locomotives #2, #6 & #11 race side by side

Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #5 along with Heisler #6 sits beside the Cass Water tank while the Mower Lumber Company Mill boiler house sits in the background.

Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #2 crosses the bridge over Leatherbark Creek with Brad Hoover at the throttle. Canon 30D EFS 10-22mm

Shay #2 nears a crossing.

Cass #2 pulling a log train just past the Yard Limit

Shay #5 receives water during MSR&LHA's 2005 Cass railfan weekend.

The glow from Shay #6 firebox lightens the face of Gary Cassell as he shovels coal into #6.

Shay #5 leads the three train race during MSR&LHA'S Cass Railfan Weekend. 2005 marked Shay #5's 100th birthday, personally I dont think she looks a day over 20. ; )

Cass Scenic Railroad Western Maryland #6 sits cold on the shop floor while awaiting new flues. Shay #6 was the last geared locomotive built by the Lima Locomotive works of Lima, Ohio.

Shay #2 pulls a loaded passenger train down the former GC&E route.

Cass #2 pulls a trainload of railfans through the scenic countryside.

Log train #2 approaching the bridge

Shay #11 travels through the S-curve near Spruce. Note the snow, this photo was taken on May 19th the weather in the mountains is always unpredictable.