backhead and engineer's controls of 734 as seen during the layover at Frostburg

Helmstetter farm residents help create the scene.

Nice smoke display.

734 pulls into the station at Cumberland at the conclusion of a round trip to Frostburg

734 takes water prior to departure for Frostburg... the tender came from an NYC 4-8-2; the locomotive itself is originally from the Lake Superior and Ishpeming

engineer climbs aboard the 734 as she sits under the coal conveyor at the shop at the beginning of another day; the engine's spotless appearance attests to the crew's pride in the locomotive

#734 belches smoke in the Western Maryland's Ridgeley yards after a day of train pulling.

The hard work is almost over as MWSR 734 climbs the last stretch of 2.7% grade into the Frostburg station.

Mamiya 645 color negative

As WMSR 734 backs in Cumberland, its smoke partly blocks out the steeple of a church that dominates the skyline.

Carl Franz phot freight special

1940s or 2000s? Except for the modern buildings in the distance, 734 could be preparing to leave for Elkins instead of just having returned from Frostburg.

Right before the excursion departed, the sun came out, allowing for a few shots of the 734 and the station without the crowds hanging around before being the last ones onboard.

Right as we arrived in Frostburg after a rainy climb up the mountain, the sun came out, making for some great shots as 734 was turned for the crowd.