The magic is almost here! In just TWO weeks, steam locomotive No. 1309 will be taking passengers to the North Pole! 🎄 Don’t miss Nov 21–23 — our opening weekend and the only Polar Express™ trips powered by real steam! 🔥 Book now at https://wmsr.com/the-polar-express-train-ride | Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

25K views · 1K reactions |  Ride behind the legendary steam locomotive 1309 on the Frostburg Flyer and Sunset on the Mountain trips! Want the best seat in the house? Book a CAB RIDE and ride up front with the crew of 1309!  Departing from Cumberland, MD – Experience mountain railroading at its finest. Get your tickets now at https://wmsr.com/frostburg-flyer Video by Nathan Retherford | Western Maryland Scenic Railroad | Facebook

The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad carries passengers on a spectacular mountain train ride from Cumberland to Frostburg, Maryland. The railroad operates one of the largest steam locomotives in the United States - number 1309. This was the last steam locomotive built by the famed Baldwin Locomotive Works, rolling out of the factory in November of 1949. It went to work for the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, hauling freight through the Alleghenies. However, it spent less than a decade in service b

Beautiful 1309 Steam Locomotive making an impressive entry and arrival Western Maryland Scenic Railroad at Cumberland, Maryland #steamlocomotive | Big Trains

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad No. 1309 aka C&O 1309 📹 credit @westernmarylandscenic 1309 Restoration Info: https://wmsr.com/donate Western Maryland Scenic Railroad 1309 is a historic 2-6-6-2 steam locomotive, the last built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1949. Originally used by Chesapeake and Ohio Railway for coal trains until 1956, it was later displayed at the B&O Railroad Museum. Purchased by WMSR in 2014, it underwent a restoration completed in 2020 and began tourist excursions in Decem

1309 Arrival for its first morning run Western Maryland Scenic Railroad | Big Trains

Yesterday, Shay No. 2 carried a special guest whistle from Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s No. 1309! The locomotive is nearing completion following a multi-year restoration. To learn more about the 1309 and to donate visit: http://www.wmsr.com/1309 | Cass Scenic Railroad

18K views · 114 shares | Here is a unique perspective on moving the front engine of 1309 into position under the boiler, this is so that the boiler may be lowered onto the frame. To donate to the restoration of the 1309, visit www.wmsr.com/1309/. Stay tuned for more updates on the rewheeling the last Baldwin. #MarylandThunder | Western Maryland Scenic Railroad | Facebook