MMID UBHF sits in front of the Maryland Midland headquarters building prior to departure, while the engineer occasionally waves traffic through the blinking RR signal on Main Street as the conduct... (more)
Before making their scheduled afternoon run, MMID UBHF power (engines 301 and 300) head down Farquhar Street back to the MMID yard after switching the Lehigh Portland Cement Yard. **(Note added o... (more)
Engine 301, with 304 directly behind, sitting in MMID's shed as the diesels warm-up in preparation to lead the afternoon UBHF run.
MMID 303 backs across Main Street in Union Bridge, MD to hook up to another set of cars in the Maryland Midland yard, before heading westbound to Highfield.
101 begins his workday by putting together a train of hoppers for the cement plant.
Ready to begin an afternoon of work, UBHF's colorful power pauses before coupling up to his train in the yard.
The UBHF crew begins their day with a few switching moves in Union Bridge.
UBEG returns to Union Bridge from Emory Grover with six cars (5 cement empties and a load of lumber for NVR in Thurmont, MD).
Maryland Midland #300 heads east with UBEG and the CSX interchange at Emory Grove.
Maryland Midland GP9 #200 is towed behind a loaded cement train allowing for the rare opportunity to shoot MMID power in good light on the street running trackage. The real power for this train (... (more)
With a classic Union Bridge feed mill on the right, and Maryland Midland's engine terminal and headquarters to the left, the Unuin Bridge to Highfield turn pulls out.
A MMID train passes the WMHS as a curator watches.
A MMID train passes through the small railroad/cement town of Union Bridge.
MMID power switches a little before heading towards Highfield.
MMID UBHF gets ready to depart Union Bridge on 9/11/05 sporting a patriotic American flag on the cab roof.