Shot from high up on Price Hill, Mountain Thunder rounds the curve late in the afternoon.
Western Maryland #1813 brings the rear of the train around Helmstetter's Curve. Nothing like a red caboose! A Railroad: Western Maryland RailwayLocomotive: CabooseLocation: Corriganville, Maryland, USALocomotive #: WM 1813Train ID: UnknownPhoto Date: October 19, 2009
Mountain Thunder exits Brush Tunnel, heading west to Frostburg.
Mountain Thunder charges around the curve while work progresses on the foundations for the new barn.
Mr. Helmstetter's farm, the focus of the day, with the plume of the 734 sort-of wrapping itself around the house. OK, waxing poetic, sorry! Soon a new barn will fill the gap in the middle, to the ... (more)
I'm an equal opportunity panner - this is for those who prefer the engineer's side. A bit of blow-by made for an exciting photo op! A 1/6th pan at Helmstetter's Curve.
Fast Freight exits the western portal of Brush Tunnel
An early morning view from within Helmstetters Curve. Compliments to Carl and crew for running a series of three charters to support the rebuilding of Helmstetter's farmhouse which was lost to hi... (more)
Early morning eastbound freight @ Helmstetter's Curve
Westbound freight @ Helmstetters
Mountain Thunder eastbound at MP 171 Helmstetter's Curve
Speed lettering and fireballs - a Western Maryland hallmark. A fireman's side Railroad: Western Maryland Scenic RailroadLocomotive: Steam 2-8-0Location: Corriganville, Maryland, USALocomotive #: WMSR 734Train ID: UnknownPhoto Date: October 19, 2009
With no wind, the plume from Western Maryland 2-8-0 734 just hung over the train at Helmstetter's Curve, partially blocking out the sun and creating unique lighting effects.
Mountain Thunder!
WMSR 734 leads a short freight around Helmstetter's Curve from a new angle on the inside of the curve showing the entire property.