Shay #11 travels through the S-curve near Spruce. Note the snow, this photo was taken on May 19th the weather in the mountains is always unpredictable.

Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #6 leads a log train around Gum curve during MSR&LHA'S Cass Railfan Weekend.

Heisler #6 leads a doubleheaded log train past milepost 83.

On a clear cold day at Spruce (note the snow on the ground), #11 logging train approaches.

Shay #2 pulls a log train above Gum Curve.

Heisler #6 leads a doubleheaded passenger train along with Shay #11 up the 8% grade below Whittaker Station.

A vintage-looking set-up at the Cass shops as the rail begins to fall. Big thanks to the folks at Cass for putting together a first-rate weekend.

Cass Scenic Railroad Shay #2 negotiates the S-curve.

Log train #2 rounds the curve

Cass Scenic Railroad Heisler #6 along with Shay #11 lead a loaded log train down the former C&O mainline. Note: The Cass Country store which was built in 1902 in the background.

With use of quartz lighting the Cass Scenic Railroad's Heisler #6 along with Shay #11 sit idle beside the coal dock during the Mountain State Railroad and Logging Historical Association's annual r... (more)

Both engineer Danny Seldomridge and his fireman look quite obviously perplexed. They’re probably trying to figure out what Carl Franz is dreaming up for them to do next.

Cass acquired this 1920 class 80-3 Shay from Washington in 2002. Initial plans, which called for restoring this engine in short order because of the sound boiler, never happened. One can see that... (more)

A log train crosses the second Shavers Fork bridge north of Spruce.

Cass’s two popular west coast Shays (2 from British Columbia and 11 from California) arrive at the junction of the CSRR and the West Virginia Central at Spruce.