1309's completed tender waits to be attached to the tender frame. Seen outside the shop in Ridgley WV

Criticism aside, it is still very cool to see what these queens of steam look like undressed. Here is a look at C&O 1309's firebox inside the shops at the WMSR during a recent tour.

Two workers discuss what needs to be done inside the smokebox of Chesapeake & Ohio 2-6-6-2 No. 1309. This scene was part of a night photo session held inside the shop (while a wind and rain storm ... (more)

Work progresses on the restoration of Chesapeake & Ohio 2-6-6-2 No. 1309 in the Western Maryland Scenic's shop. This is actually a staged photo done as part of the "Farewell to 734" even... (more)

C&O 2-6-6-2 No.1309 at the WMSR
The Restoration Continues!

Chesapeake & Ohio's No.1309 is a 2... (more)

1309 Driver being moved to be prepared for shipment.

Today another major componet of the 109 rebuild took place when the 109 was lifted off her drivers. Boiler work is proceeding and the tender is near completion.

The excitement continues at the WMSR as work progresses on the 1309. This week Scott Lindsay of Steam Operations Corporation brought his experts to Cumberland to do an ultrasonic scan of the 1309'... (more)

Workers continue to remove parts from the boiler of the 1309. The 1309 will be a great addition to steam in the east once she is complete.

Work continues on C&O 1309. Volunteer worker cleans years of grime from the 1309's rods

Taken during a work session here is 1309 minus front running gear as work had just started on the rebuild. You can get some before rebuild photos by attending a night photo Session by chase Ganoe ... (more)

C&O Railroad 2-6-6-2 #1309 sits next to WM 2-8-0 #734 at the Ridgeley, WV shop on an early fall night for a photo shoot. #1309 is going through an extensive rebuild and when complete will be the l... (more)

As daytime fades to darkness, C&O 2-6-6-2 No. 1309, WMSR 2-8-0 No. 734, and Lehigh Valley Coal Co. 0-6-0 No. 126 are illuminated in a twilight scene outside of the railroad's Ridgeley, W.Va. shops... (more)

Railroading never sleeps... Shop workers evaluate C&O H-6 Class 2-6-6-2 No. 1309 during an overhaul at the railroad's locomotive shops in rural Peach Creek, West Virginia.... In reality, actors po... (more)

2-6-6-2 1309's front drivers sit in front of a Western Maryland hopper till they are repaired for operation This scene was thanks to the Western Maryland Scenic Ralroad foundation and Chase Ganoe.... (more)