Shay Power! Cass Engine Crews unleash 135,000 lbs of tractive effort in an impressive demonstration of mountain muscle. With the 104 year-old Shay #5 on point, this triple-header also includes the mighty #11 and Western Maryland Big 6. The demonstration log train trailing this beefy line-up is completely obscured in a cloud of steam from from the cylinder cocks, which were closed just seconds before this photo was taken. For going-away view of this train, click here.
For aficianados of geared steam engines, it's "almost heaven." Here are some scenes from the park's annual Railfan Weekends, as well as some private charters.
