Sadly, on January 4, 2010, Richard Markle, long-time conductor on the WMSR, boarded that “Great Train” in the sky. Mr Markle was a beloved railroader, who took his job seriously. He exuded a... (more)

In memory of WMSR conductor Richard Markle, who was called home on January 4th, 2010. The WMSR won't be the same without him. (Thanks to Paolo Roffo for the information and the text.)

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#734 rests at Frostburg after pulling the North Pole Express

#734 coasts through the yard, getting ready for the first of her two runs to Frostburg that day.

Mountain Thunder rolls across C&P Bridge #2 while tackling some of the steepest grades on the line.

Autumn Glory!

Saturday evenings Polar Express out of Cumberland, Md

My 2009 Seasons Greetings photo to all my friends on the net

Mountain Thunder pulls into the depot during an early December snowfall.

Let it Snow! An early December snowfall blankets Helmstetters Curve.

#734 simmers away in Frostburg as the passengers look on in amazement of just how big this machine really is.

#734 walks into Frostburg, using all of her steam and power to get her train up the final and steepest hill on the line. She put on one helluva show!