#734 sits under the coal loader while getting ready for another day on the line.

The Western Maryland Scenic excursion going around Helmstetters Curve on a mild winter day

#734 pulls into the station prior to pulling the "Polar Express" train to Frostburg

734 is working hard up the grade around the famous Helmstetters Curve

The Fireman oils the moving parts before Mountain Thunder departs for Frostburg.

Western Maryland Scenic's workhorse #734, "Mountain Thunder," rests at the Cumberland depot after another honest day's work, over 90 years since she first rolled out of the shop.

I thought I'd try a pan of #734 as she rounded Helmstetter's Curve. 1/60s Pan

#734 heads toward the turntable while the conductor looks on

After crossing Cash Valley Road, #734 heads into Helmstetter's Curve

Due to a damaged crosshead, #734 slowly makes her way back down the hill to Cumberland. As they left Frostburg, the fireman was at the throttle while the engineer walked next to the damaged cross... (more)

#734 heads toward the turntable at Frostburg.

#734 makes her way through the yard headed toward Cumberland for the trip to Frostburg

Mountain Thunder charges up the hill toward mile marker 179 on an Autumn day.