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| Title: |
WMSR 734 |
| Description: |
WMSR 734 on the Frostburg Turntable |
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10/12/2007 Upload Date: 10/13/2007 8:06:34 PM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Richard Thompson |
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WMSR 734(2-8-0) |
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765 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WMSR 734 |
| Description: |
WMSR 734 on the Frostburg Turntable. |
| Photo Date: |
10/12/2007 Upload Date: 10/13/2007 8:07:02 PM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Richard Thompson |
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281 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WMSR 734 |
| Description: |
WMSR 734 on the Frostburg Turntable. |
| Photo Date: |
10/12/2007 Upload Date: 10/13/2007 8:07:41 PM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Richard Thompson |
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317 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WMSR 734 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
10/12/2007 Upload Date: 10/13/2007 8:08:11 PM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Richard Thompson |
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277 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WMSR 502 |
| Description: |
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| Photo Date: |
10/12/2007 Upload Date: 10/13/2007 8:08:37 PM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Richard Thompson |
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581 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WMSR 734 |
| Description: |
Firebox in cab of WMSR 734. |
| Photo Date: |
10/12/2007 Upload Date: 10/13/2007 8:09:35 PM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Richard Thompson |
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304 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WMSR 734 |
| Description: |
In cab of WNSR 734. |
| Photo Date: |
10/12/2007 Upload Date: 10/13/2007 8:10:00 PM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Richard Thompson |
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304 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The Old Depot of Frostburg, Maryland |
| Description: |
The colorful sign identifies the elegantly restored depot |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/27/2012 9:31:54 PM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Station,Passenger |
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58 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The Old Depot of Frostburg, Maryland |
| Description: |
The north side of the depot built in 1891 by the Cumberland and Pennsylvania RR Company for freight and passenger service was restored in 1989. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/27/2012 9:32:00 PM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Station,Passenger |
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58 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The Old Depot of Frostburg, Maryland |
| Description: |
The Depot now serves as the western terminus of the Western Maryland Scenic RR. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/27/2012 9:32:04 PM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Station,Passenger |
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113 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The Old Depot of Frostburg, Maryland |
| Description: |
The western end of the depot contains a restaurant with an all glass wall allowing patrons to watch the arrival and departure of the Western Maryland Scenic RR. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/27/2012 9:32:10 PM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Station,Passenger |
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99 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The Old Depot of Frostburg, Maryland |
| Description: |
The depot still contains a few of the dispatcher's tools - a telephone and a telegraph. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/27/2012 9:32:14 PM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Station,Passenger |
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48 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The Old Depot of Frostburg, Maryland |
| Description: |
The telegraph waits patiently for use again, ready to signal the arrival or departure of a train. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/27/2012 9:32:20 PM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Station,Passenger |
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49 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
The Old Depot of Frostburg, Maryland |
| Description: |
The dispatcher's telephone also stands ready to be be used, although the frayed cable denotes questionable functionality! |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/27/2012 9:32:34 PM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Station,Passenger |
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53 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
The Old Depot of Frostburg, Maryland |
| Description: |
From the hill above the depot, a spectacular view is visible. The Frostburg Depot has a beautiful view of the valley once the train departs. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/27/2012 9:32:40 PM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Station,Passenger |
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88 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Frostburg Turntable for Western Maryland Scenic RR |
| Description: |
Designed and recently built for passenger viewing on the Western Maryland Scenic RR, the Frostburg turntable is fully functional and is used to turn the diesels and steam engines for the return trip to Cumberland, MD. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 6:19:01 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track,Action |
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147 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Frostburg Turntable for Western Maryland Scenic RR |
| Description: |
The original track of the Cumberland and Pennsylvania RR continued through a tunnel to the right on its way to Piedmont, WV. Now the tunnel is no longer used and is closed off. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 6:19:33 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track,Action |
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137 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Frostburg Turntable for Western Maryland Scenic RR |
| Description: |
The control house of the turntable sits empty before the rotation begins. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 6:19:37 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track,Action |
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104 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Not street running, but street "parking |
| Description: |
The two GP30's still coupled to the Western Maryland Scenic train extend into the middle of the street as it sits at the Frostburg Depot. The newly built turntable is out of view just a few yards to the left of the locos. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 6:42:59 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 502(GP30) WMSR 501(GP30) |
| Views: |
471 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Framed by fall leaves |
| Description: |
Still coupled to the train at the depot, WMSR 502 and 501 sit patiently before proceeding to the turntable a few yards away. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 6:20:09 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 502(GP30) WMSR 501(GP30) |
| Views: |
370 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Approaching the Frostburg Turntable |
| Description: |
Now uncoupled, the two Western Maryland GP30's roll slowly toward the newly constructed turntable just a few yards away from the Depot.. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 6:20:15 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 502(GP30) WMSR 501(GP30) |
| Views: |
353 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Slow and steady she goes |
| Description: |
Carefully they inch onto the newly built Frostburg turntable. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 6:20:18 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 502(GP30) WMSR 501(GP30) |
| Views: |
433 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Halfway there |
| Description: |
The GP30 pair continue to slowly roll forward. It's becoming evident as they roll on that it will be a tight fit for the two. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 6:20:21 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 502(GP30) WMSR 501(GP30) |
| Views: |
496 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Almost on |
| Description: |
Western Maryland Scenic #501 has a few feet more to go. Many of the observers now are muttering "They aren't going to fit!!!!" |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 6:20:24 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 502(GP30) WMSR 501(GP30) |
| Views: |
365 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Just a foot or two left |
| Description: |
Western Maryland Scenic #502 is about 2 feet from the edge while there is still more of #501 to go. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 6:20:27 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 502(GP30) WMSR 501(GP30) |
| Views: |
436 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Finally on |
| Description: |
Finally Western Maryland Scenic #501 is on the turntable, but just barely. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 6:30:26 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 502(GP30) WMSR 501(GP30) |
| Views: |
593 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Oops, tight fit! |
| Description: |
With its nose extended beyond the turntable to allow its sister unit #501 to fit on, the question now is how will they be able to rotate on the turntable? |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 6:30:30 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 502(GP30) |
| Views: |
313 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Result of the "leaf storm" |
| Description: |
Couldn't help noticiing the intake grill of the 2nd unit, Western Maryland Scenic #501, covered with leaves that were knocked off the trees by the lead unit only to cover the 2nd unit. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 6:30:35 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 501(GP30) |
| Views: |
163 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Engineer moves to the new lead unit |
| Description: |
In anticipation of the rotation, the engineer now proceeds to the 2nd unit which will become the lead unit running long hood first on the return trip to Cumberland. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 6:30:39 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 501(GP30) |
| Views: |
138 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Conductor finished with the rotation |
| Description: |
With the rotation completed, the conductor gets ready to leave the Frostburg turntable control house. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 6:30:42 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Track,Action |
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106 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
"Turn" completed |
| Description: |
With the excessive length on the turntable, it became a matter of rotating the duo a few feet to the run-around track rather than a full 180º turn like they do with the steeam engines used on the line. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 6:30:46 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 501(GP30) |
| Views: |
155 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Run-around begins |
| Description: |
Once they are moved to the run-around track, the locos slowly roll forward across the street to the waiting passenger cars. A crew member stands watch at the street crossing although a snail could probably outrun the units! |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 6:30:49 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 501(GP30) WMSR 502(GP30) |
| Views: |
230 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Short street running |
| Description: |
The nose of Western Maryland Scenic #502 is about to clear the turntable as the pair proceed to the head of the returning passenger train. Now it will be WMSR 502's turn to be covered by the "rainstorm of leaves" knocked off the trees by the new lead unit, #501. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 6:30:53 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Roster,Scenic,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 501(GP30) WMSR 502(GP30) |
| Views: |
304 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Conductor checking |
| Description: |
While at the Frostburg Depot, the conductor has a chance to check the connections between the cars. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/27/2012 9:32:44 PM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,Station,Passenger |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
69 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Here she comes! |
| Description: |
Maryland Western Scenic #502 and #501 approach the waiting passenger cars for the return trip to Cumberland, MD. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 7:35:49 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 502(GP30) |
| Views: |
124 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Crew member gets ready |
| Description: |
As the two Western Maryland Scenic GP30's approach, crew member Danny watches carefully from the steps. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 7:35:52 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 502(GP30) WMSR 501(GP30) |
| Views: |
186 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Hose connections |
| Description: |
Crew member Danny connects the hoses between Western Maryland Scenic #502 and the passenger cars. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 7:35:55 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 502(GP30) |
| Views: |
138 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Coupling continues |
| Description: |
Crew member Danny checks the rest of the hose couplings. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 7:36:24 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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58 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Air hose coupled |
| Description: |
Crew member Danny now connects the air hose from Western Maryland Scenic GP30 #502 to the passenger cars. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 7:36:30 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 502(GP30) |
| Views: |
112 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Building pressure |
| Description: |
Crew member Danny releases the air pressure after coupling the air hoses of the Western Maryland Scenic RR train. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 8:48:31 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
57 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Ready to go! |
| Description: |
Western Maryland Scenic #501 and 502 are ready to begin the return trip from Frostburg, MD, to Cumberland, MD. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 8:49:55 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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61 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Fall colors are bright |
| Description: |
Although the sun is still hiding behind a gray, misty fall sky, the tree colors are bright on the return trip. Here at MP 176 the curve let's us see the training passenger cars. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 7:36:51 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
61 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
WMSR 501 & 502 - Western Maryland Scenic RR |
| Description: |
WMSR 501 and 502 pass under the once signal bridge when this was a double tracked line. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 7:36:58 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
WMSR 501(GP30) WMSR 502(GP30) |
| Views: |
151 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Parkersburg Road above |
| Description: |
The end passenger cars of the Western Maryland Scenic RR train pass under the Parkersburg Road on the return trip to Cumberland, MD. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 7:59:22 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
64 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Under the signal tower |
| Description: |
A blurry falling leaf slides by as we view the end of the Western Maryland Scenic train cars pass under the one time signal bridge for the double tracked line. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 8:00:44 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
68 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
With an awesome view ahead |
| Description: |
As the two Western Maryland Scenic GP30's roll around the curve at MP 176, a beautiful fall valley view is coming up just around this bend. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 8:00:51 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
53 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Now a bicycle path |
| Description: |
The 2nd track of this once double tracked line is now a paved bicycle path through the Alleghenies. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 8:00:55 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
53 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Still more curves and more color |
| Description: |
The two GP30's of the Western Maryland Scenic RR take still anohter curve as it meanders back to Cumberland, MD. The former 2nd track is now a bicyle path that runs along side. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 8:01:00 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
62 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Rear of the train |
| Description: |
The curve allows us to view the string of passenger cars behind us. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 8:01:04 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
57 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Still even more curves |
| Description: |
As the two Western Maryland Scenic GP30's take another curve on the return trip to Cumberland, MD, on this fall day. |
| Photo Date: |
10/22/2007 Upload Date: 4/28/2012 8:01:12 AM |
| Location: |
Frostburg, MD |
| Author: |
Gary Everhart |
| Categories: |
Scenic,RollingStock,Passenger,Track,Action |
| Locomotives: |
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| Views: |
69 Comments: 0 |
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