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)
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)