Western Maryland 1309 traverses Helmstetter's Curve on a hot June day.

Western Maryland 1309 waits in Cumberland for its 7:30 departure on a beautiful mid-June evening.

Western Maryland 1309 arrives in Frostburg surrounded by a cloud of steam.

Western Maryland 1309 starts up the grade at West Helmstetter's on a cold February morning.

Western Maryland 1309 storms around Helmstetter's Curve as the snow flurries begin to pick up on a late February morning.

Western Maryland 1309 charges out of Cumberland at City Junction on a cold and dreary February morning.

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

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.

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.

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