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.
The skies have cleared during the first day of the Trains magazine photo charter with #1309 and it pours on the smoke at Garners Meadow during a photo runby under clear skies.
The first day of the Trains Magazine photo charter nears it's end as #1309 charges through sunnyside on the last runby of day #1.
Day 1 of the Trains Magazine 1309 charter has come to a close as the engine poses on the bridge over the C&O canal in downtown Cumberland.
Western Maryland #1309 accelerates through the narrows departing Cumberland for day 2 of the Trains Magazine photo charter.
Western Maryland #1309 works upgrade around the sweeping curve at Helmsetters on day 2 of the Trains magazine photo charter.