Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
by Thomas K. Kraemer
Located within the
naturally beautiful Allegheny Mountains of Maryland (and partly in
neighboring West Virginia), the route of the Western Maryland Scenic
Railroad climbs over 1200 vertical feet on its 16-mile trip from
Cumberland to Frostburg over former Western Maryland Railway tracks.
Written with cooperation from the Railroad itself, this book offers a
thorough all-color look at this dynamic steam tourist operator,
featuring well over 100 color photographs, with 20+ additional
illustrations and maps. Along with photos of the regular steam and
diesel public excursion service, this book also features exclusive
photos of test runs, freight car moves, visiting locomotives,
historical images and photos, and many "inside look" views of
operations, employees, and equipment. Star of the show is WMSR's
1916-vintage Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive #734. Chapters include: A
Bit of History; Cumberland; The Narrows; Helmstetters Curve; Brush
Tunnel; The Climb Continues; On the Old C&P; Frostburg; Into West
Virginia; Maryland Junction; The Shop; Locomotives. Press printed on
premium-quality enameled paper; 72 pages. This is the 2nd Edition of
this title (it is the current and latest edition available), which was
released in 2005. It is currently the best-selling title at the Western
Maryland Scenic Railroad's gift shop in Cumberland, and has been
enjoyed by fans all over the world.
