WMSR 2-8-0, on one of her last public excursions before her mandated teardown/rebuild, prepares to depart Frostburg for Cumberland on a surprisingly warm December's night.
The brakeman for the WesternMaryland Railroad holds the crossing for the 734 to pass. Tonight she made many families happy pulling the North Pole Train
With rods down and the famous Helmstetter's Farm barn in the background, Mountain Thunder drifts back down to Cumberland.
With the return train to Cumberland, 734 enters the famous Helmstetter's Curve.
With a lengthy train in tow, 734 stomps the grade through Woodcock Hollow on the way to Frostburg.
After cutting off from the train, Mountain Thunder drifts past the water column on its way back to Ridgeley for servicing. In just a few short hours, she'll be assaulting the mountain yet again w... (more)
Before boarding begins for a Fall Foilage excursion, the engineer is engaged in discussions with a group of Mennonites on steam technology.
Blasting up grade, WMSR 734 passes under the signal bridge at Mt. Savage interlocking. A restored Western Maryland signal had just been returned to the bridge.
WMSR 734 returns after the run to Frostburg. Since this will be the last year for the 734 get your tickets now .
An unexpected bonus from attending the WMSR/Lerro evening diesel photo charter was seeing 734 steamed up. The engine was making someone very happy as they enjoyed their "Hands on the Throttle" ti... (more)
Western Maryland 734 puts on a show for railfans after returning from the daily excursion to Frostburg.
A short Western Maryland freight train heads up the grade toward Connellsville, PA.
