MMID UBHF passing through the small town of Loys.
MMID 304 and 301 lead UBHF to Highfield, with Cement Hoppers bound for the CSX Interchange, and 2 gondolas of wood most likely headed for NVR Homes in Thurmont.
Maryland Midland UBHF on the connection from their main-line to the Woodsboro-Taneytown line, so they can push a few cars to KFI, before continuing upto Highfield.
Maryland Midland Engine 301 pulls the Union Bridge - Highfield run westbound under a low, fading sun.
Engine 301, with 304 directly behind, sitting in MMID's shed as the diesels warm-up in preparation to lead the afternoon UBHF run.
UBHF heading west out to Highfield with a light load, before picking up some more cars at KFI on the way.
MMID 303 backs across Main Street in Union Bridge, MD to hook up to another set of cars in the Maryland Midland yard, before heading westbound to Highfield.
101 begins his workday by putting together a train of hoppers for the cement plant.
The Sun-Thurs MMID road freight struggles upgrade with 20 cars from Lehigh Portland Cement in Union Bridge.
Ready to begin an afternoon of work, UBHF's colorful power pauses before coupling up to his train in the yard.
The UBHF crew begins their day with a few switching moves in Union Bridge.
Framed by tree branches, MMID 301 enters the cut at the aptly named Rocky Ridge.
UBHF's train has more than doubled in size, after picking up three empty lumber cars in Thurmont. Until the 1950s, this location was also served by the Hagerstown and Frederick, an interurban whi... (more)
Passing a barn, two of MMID's sharp GP38-3s head through the scenic town of Sabillasville.
UBHF arrives in Highfield with cars for the CSX interchange.