Dec. 10—CUMBERLAND — The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's steam locomotive No. 1309 made a successful test run Thursday to Frostburg. The trial run was another step forward for the massive Baldwin ...

Nov. 20—CUMBERLAND, Md. — The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's steam locomotive No. 1309 received approval from the Federal Railroad Administration on Friday to be placed into service. "We were on ...

CUMBERLAND, Md. (AP) — The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad says it’s acquiring a 65-year-old steam locomotive from the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore. Spokeswoman Jody Shaw said Wednesday that ...

Jun. 15—CUMBERLAND, Md. — It's been full steam ahead at the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad since CEO Wes Heinz came to the attraction one year ago this month. Heinz, hired on June 9, 2021, has ...

Yet another fine example of the peak of American steam locomotive technology is emerging from retirement to delight fresh generations of railroad enthusiasts. Ex-Chesapeake & Ohio 2-6-6-2 1309 has ...