Western Maryland 1309 passed under the signal bridge at Trimble with USA flags flying on Memorial Day.

WMSR's newly restored Mallet type steam locomotive chuffs into downtown Cumberland on a beautiful June morning.

Western Maryland 1309 works its train up the grade near Woodcock Hollow. I think the black and white edit works pretty well here.

Western Maryland 1309 charges up the grade west of Woodcock Hollow.

Western Maryland 1309 storms up the grade through Sunnyside as seen from the overlook west of Woodcock Hollow.

1309 prepares to leave Cumberland with a trip for Frostburg.

Western Maryland 1309 traverses the curve at Garner's Meadow while the wind blows a mixture of steam and smoke across the field, covering parts of the tender and train.

Western Maryland 1309 rests on the passing track in Frostburg before beginning the afternoon session on the final day of the "Welcome Back 1309" photo charter.

WMSR 1309 powers the Frostburg Flyer uphill through the Narrows west of Cumberland, MD on the second week of the 2022 excursion season.

Western Maryland 1309 departs Garner's Meadow on a windy winter afternoon.

Western Maryland 1309 poses in the afternoon sun at Garner's Meadow.

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's 1309 is photographed inside of Brush Tunnel. 1309 is the second largest operating locomotive in the United States, and the largest in regular service. This 2-6... (more)

Had originally pulled this image to share with the Wrinns directly, but I am glad I was able to be a part of this victory lap. Jim Wrinn will be missed.

Jim and Cate Wrinn share a special moment while celebrating the success of the Trains Magazine photo charter of Western Maryland 1309 at the end of February, 2022. Only a month later (March 30,... (more)

Western Maryland 1309 lugs its freight train up the grade at West Helmstetter's as the sun and blue sky begin to appear for the day.