This yard at Thomas was a collection spot for several local mines in the area. This whole division was torn up from Romney to Elkins after Chessie takeover. Also, the local mines had low quality v... (more)
The "Jack Benny" locomotive returning from a lumber branch run with a matching caboose. I was surprised to see so many low nose first generation GP9s in 1972 on the Western Maryland. To see more c... (more)
Operating on the Western Maryland Scenic
The only thing worse then the condition of this historic GP7 is the fact that the engine has since been scrapped.
Western Maryland operated three isolcated mine branches over trackage rights on B&O up untill 1969. SD35s and RS-3s were the primary locomotives for this service. This image taken at sundown shows... (more)
From cab of WM BL2 #81, SD40 7445 shoves against Reading caboose of eastbound train.
WM BL2 7182 and a slug are working the Hagerstown yard. Note the ice breaking hopper to the right.
A pair of Western Maryland Alco RS-3's sit out the Thanksgiving Day weekend back in 1976.
WM and B&O power bring a train past the Ivy City engine facility in Washington, DC.
Josephine mine turn on one of three isolated WM branches near Clarksburg. Only connection to the outside world is through B&O trackage rights out of Conneslville, PA
Western Maryland F7A #232 with Reading GP30 #5505 at an unknown loco depot.
Ready for helper duty on steam passenger special to Hasgerstown.
