What?! I can't hear you; there's a steam engine in the tunnel! This was truely one of the loudest experiences of my life. Some see the trail as a an eyesore and a nuisance as for my brother and I,... (more)

Helmstetter's Curve in early November

Number 734 arriving at the Cumberland depot for a load of leaf peepers.

Number 734 arrives at the Frostburg station with a full load of leaf peepers.

A nice smoke show as 734 approaches the station

Two fallen flags climb the grade at Helmstetter's Curve in the Fall of 1999.

'Mountain Thunder' to the Rescue. Just after 8:30PM, the dinner train returns to Cumberland to unload its passengers some 4 hours after departing. On their way to Frostburg, they los... (more)

Here is a turntable pan shot taken at 1/20th of a second

Perhaps one of the greatest shows in steam railroading today, in my opinion is watching Western Maryland Scenic 734 tackle the 1.75% grade around Helmstetter’s Curve. It’s even better when the... (more)

A westbound WMSR 734 crosses the bridge over U.S. Route 40 near Corriganville, MD.

WMSR 734 sits in striking contrast to a passing Corvette!

No, I'm not Mitch Goldman...but I do find him inspiring. Tried a panned shots today...trying to capture some of those autumn colors before they all fall. Settings were 1/25th @ f5.6...ISO 200. ... (more)

The excursion to Frostburg rolls around Helmstetters Curve behind the steamer with a little deisel push on the rear.

WMSR 734 arrives in Frostburg on a rainy but colorful fall day.

WMSR 734 billows smoke and cinders on a colorful fall day, just before passing under the Parkersburg Road overpass.