Fireman Amy polishing the number plate on Shay #11. Carl Franz Photo Charter

Shay's 11 and 2 head toward the shops during the annual Shay Race, the winner, 11 had a top speed of 10 mph.

With the mountain socked in with fog, Shay's 11 and 2 meet on the horseshoe curve originally owned by The Western Maryland. In the heyday of the WM this was a very busy railroad town, these days, ... (more)

Shay 11 simmers next to Beaver Pond as the log train (out of frame) reverses into position for another run-by.

Next Stop, Whittaker Station!

Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #11 drifts downgrade around Gum curve in between the two switchbacks on its way back down to Cass.

Engineer Dirk Caloccia keeps a keen eye on the cylinder cocks as he blows the condensation out on the departure from Cass.

A group of children stare onward as Shay 11 leaves the depot. A beautiful show today, by the folks of Cass Scenic Railroad.

Tight Squeeze Fireman Jerry Beck cracks a smile while in the heart of Shay #11. On this day number eleven was receiving some minor repairs to the throttle box seal. Later that evening shay ... (more)

Walter's recent switchback shot made me think of this different angle. One can easily see how much elevation these things help a ... (more)

Two Cass shays recieve water on an excursion.

The conductor watches the track ahead as Shay 11 shoves a flat though the junction at Old Spruce.

Oh Deer! ...sorry, couldn't avoid the pun. On a damp, hazy morning several light footed creatures dash across the tracks in front of a descending passenger train. Fortunately the furry guys wer... (more)

Cass Scenic Shay # 11 simmers in the early morning sunlight next to the coal loading dock, ready for the long trip to Bald Knob.

Conductor Bob Starke uses hand signals to direct the engineer of Shay 11 in coupling to a flat car. Two other crewmen keep an eye on the knuckles to make sure they're alligned properly.