Their website reflects this now with ticket prices posted. ... Western Maryland Scenic 1309. We are a 501 (c) 3 not for profit organization that has a focus on heritage railroading through restoration, education, and experience. I can confirm, … #1309 is ready for the next step. In operation, No. 1309 will be the only articulated in regular operation in the Eastern U.S., and the world’s largest operating compound Mallet — that is a locomotive that uses its steam twice to drive two sets of cylinders. The Chesapeake & Ohio No. — The long and twisting restoration of 2-6-6-2 No. 1) Side Booms from Hulcher in place to lift the #1309 at the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad shop in Ridgeley, WV 2) Mr Gary Bensman calling the shots as they roll out the rear driver sets.. 3) Hulcher crew members re-positioning one of the hooks.

The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad offers a variety of scenic, dining, and specialty excursions throughout the year. — The cost of restoring former Chesapeake & Ohio 2-6-6-2 No. No. You can help propel the restoration online with a … The locomotive last operated in 1956, and its return to service at Western Maryland Scenic is seen as a potential breakthrough for the tourist railroad that has suffered from a host of issues unrelated to the locomotive, including a problematic landslide area near Frostburg. The roundtrip experience begins in Cumberland, MD and features a layover in Frostburg, MD where you will watch our locomotive change direction on a turntable. 1309.
Western Maryland Scenic Acquires C&O 1309. Steam locomotives excite the senses, creating sites, smells, and sounds that are unlike the average diesel locomotive traveling through downtown Cumberland everyday. We have talked with the B&O Museum about the 1309, but don't have any other word at this time about the acquisition. This past Saturday morning the GM of the WMSR met me at the Ridgeley Shops to give me that opportunity.

Saturday, I met with the railroad's general Manager and recei The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad is continuing its efforts to restore the Baldwin steam locomotive No. Western Maryland Scenic Railroad June 10 at 10:10 AM Here is a unique perspective on moving the front engine of 1309 into ... position under the boiler, this …

1309, shown here at the railroad’s shop in Ridgeley, W.Va. WMSR has been operating with diesel locomotives since 2016 while 1309 and Mountain Thunder are overhauled, but officials expect an anticipated return to steam later this summer. Moderators: Randy Hees, tomgears, Rick Rowlands ... but I seem to recall (from back in 1990s days with Railroad Passenger Cars, Inc.) that the B&O car designs are a little more problematic in this regard than the PRR or more modern major-builder designs (Budd, P-S, etc.).

1309 on its wheels, moving the campaign to steam the last Baldwin built for domestic service a major step closer to completion. The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad will carry over 30,000 passengers in 2018 and is looking forward to placing the #1309 into service sometime in 2019. These early compounds were very light compared to later examples, weighing roughly 200 tons compared to future variants that weighed 300 tons or more. Western Maryland Railroad has been providing excursions of all kinds for over 30 years in the heart of Mountain Maryland.
1309 at Western Maryland Scenic Railroad may finally be nearing a successful conclusion, punctuated with the dramatic setting of the 100-ton boiler and frame onto the wheels in the coming weeks. Wednesday #Progress Photo: The high pressure steam delivery lines returning from the front of 1309 to the rear engine have been lagged and will later be covered with their own metal jacket.

. CUMBERLAND, Md. "Unfortunately, the internet is full rumors and we here at the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad do not support the spreading of such rumors.