'Mountain Thunder' to the Rescue. Just after 8:30PM, the dinner train returns to Cumberland to unload its passengers some 4 hours after departing. On their way to Frostburg, they los... (more)

In a light rainfall, the RCO climbs back aboard his power to head back into the yard.

No, I'm not Mitch Goldman...but I do find him inspiring. Tried a panned shots today...trying to capture some of those autumn colors before they all fall. Settings were 1/25th @ f5.6...ISO 200. ... (more)

BNSF 6180 prepares for a quick crew change to continue her descent to Baltimore.

A "buff" checks the picture on his digital camera after taking a glare shot of this huge westbound CSX General Merchandise Train headed for the mountain and Sandpatch. The train was to have over 1... (more)

Supper is over and the "Big Kahuna" at the Rock Speedway in town doesn't start for an hour, what is one to do? I guess you just have to settle for Q375 pulling up through the west end of town for ... (more)

Getting ready for the daily trip. Should have plenty of water as the excess flows over the top.

A couple of good ol boys sit behind the shops at Cumberland. The 5517 is the eldest of the B30-7 family on CSX, while the 4606 just turned 41 a few weeks ago. The Conrail GP38 still wears its Conr... (more)

Early October steam

After trying to keep up with the train and trying to get out ahead of it from Glenco PA, the station stop in Cumberland finally helped out somewhat, but not by much in catching the Eastbound Capit... (more)

Enjoying temperatures in the low 70's the conductor on yard job Y102 rides through the Virginia Ave. interlocking on his way to tie on to a cut of cars destine to become outbound freight train Q35... (more)

EB train passing a incoming WB.

EB train passing a incoming WB.

EB train passing a incoming WB.