It's all about the plume! "Mountain Thunder" climbs the grade one more time; shortly it heads in for its 1472 day inspection.

An early Sunday morning, 734 gets ready. She's just spent the winter in the shop, now very clean, polished rods, whistle, bell and new graphite on her smoke box. A pretty sight for the patrons w... (more)

Photo charters need preparation It can be interesting to see what goes on before a photo charter starts. Here, the former main to Maryland Jct. and points west and east is occupied by the... (more)

Pump It Up! Usually a WMSR trip is done without refilling the tender, but on this day they chose to add water at the midpoint of the trip in Frostburg, with water pumped from a hydrant by ... (more)

A beautiful day at Helmstetter's Curve.

One Last Pull! 100-year old WMSR 734 pulls out of the yard in Ridgeley early in the morning to start what was expected to be its last day of service before its 1472-day inspection. Since t... (more)

Heading Back Down! A freight prepares to leave the passing siding at Frostburg and head down the hill to Cumberland with a few carloads of freight. A Lerro Productions photo charter.

Working in the Woods! WMSR 734 takes one more trainload uphill before her 1472-day inspection. I took a similar shot in post-color fall as a vertical, see Railroad: Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
Locomotive: Steam 2-8-0
Location: Mt. Savage, Maryland, USA
Locomotive #: WMSR 734
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: February 17, 2016

This one is for Walter!! Years ago I saw a wonderful shot by Walter Scriptunas, this one. I usually don't want to c... (more)

The red barn makes a nice counterpoint to 734 running light back to Cumberland, as the diesels have already taken a long train back.

One More Go Round! WMSR 734 takes her star turn at Frostburg on her final day before her 1472-day inspection. A beautiful day for this beauty to shine! Another fine Lerro Productions chart... (more)

The Last Dance/Spin? WMSR 734 going for her final spin on the turntable on her last day of service before her 1472-day inspection. Everyone hopes to see her back! A Lerro Productions photo... (more)

On a picture perfect fall day, 734 is nearing the Frostburg station with a full train enjoying the experience of steam powered rail travel.

Working hard up the hill out of Woodcock Hollow. Steep here, and 734 is working hard with a long train.

The last train to Frostburg not only marks the end of another season, but also the end of an era. This is the last public excursion for the 734, as she will be disassembled as part of the 1472 d... (more)