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Steam & Excursion > WMSRR - C&O 1309 and moreDate: 09/28/14 11:26 WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: wmbrakeman WMSRR had Steel Wheel festival , had many out of state visitors , and plenty of things happening at the Station and Shop and at Allegany County Museum block from WM Station and not far from there CSX had a lot of Movement happening Yesterday
I took the shop Tour so had a Up Close look at C&O 1309 being rebuilt , I hope that WMSRR puts out the Info Early enough about the maiden run of 1309 , I think it will bring Rail Fans and Non to track side to see her make this Run , The Staff at WMSRR is truly dedicated to RR and also Cumberland Md area , This RailRoad is bring a lot of Tourism dollars to that end of Maryland that is usually forgotten about by Political Leaders in Annapolis Here are some of my Photos I hope you enjoy and will Make that trip to Cumberland Md when 1309 is Fired Up and Running , i am not connected to WMSRR i grew up there and now live in Baltimore But if you like to Help on rebuild visit there site WMSRR thanks    Date: 09/28/14 11:30 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: wmbrakeman Shop tour of 1309
   Date: 09/28/14 11:34 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: M-420 Good shots, thanks for sharing.
What is the driver size on 1309? Date: 09/28/14 11:35 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: wmbrakeman Tight squeeze in the shop ,
   Date: 09/28/14 11:42 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: wmbrakeman as we finish looking at 1309 ask the Question about the WM Business car that they acquired earlier in the year so it also being rehab at the shops , this will be a popular charter coach once finished ,
   Date: 09/28/14 11:44 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: wmbrakeman Little Plymouth that can ,
  Date: 09/28/14 11:48 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: wmbrakeman The rebuild on the Right , top picture is for a Scenic RR in Everitt PA , middle is another shot of 1309 , bottom back to WM Station
   Date: 09/28/14 11:53 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: wmbrakeman Lehigh Valley 126 , on the Connecting Spur giving visitors some Throttle time
   Date: 09/28/14 11:57 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: wmbrakeman Amtrak Exhibit train also at WMSRR
   Date: 09/28/14 12:08 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: wmbrakeman Night photo Shoot first one Lehigh behind 734 waiting on the Dinner train to return to Cumberland being pulled by Diesel , once they get in they move the Lehigh to other track
photo shoot had many show up this was taken about 8 am and waiting on dinner train return and shifting of engines great night in Queen City of Maryland    Date: 09/28/14 12:16 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: wmbrakeman Old and OLDER side by side Amtrack 1993 build
L-H 126 being backed to #1 track to after dinner train has departed    Date: 09/28/14 12:22 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: wmbrakeman you always need a red truck
   Date: 09/28/14 12:29 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: wmbrakeman THE END , Thanks for Looking and Hope you go Visit Cumberland and WMSRR
   Date: 09/28/14 12:38 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: PERichardson Pure class.
Date: 09/28/14 16:12 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: Mgoldman Suddenly, those old Mantua kits don't look so difficult to build, lol!
Great shots - thanks for the virtual tour of the event! /Mitch Date: 09/28/14 17:00 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: flyingfred Interestingly, the red truck is a Mercury which is of Canadian Ford manufacture.
-Fred- Date: 09/28/14 17:18 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: Tominde Thank you for taking the time to put together that terrific photo essay. Some great photo journalism and some really fine night shots. I really like that first night shot of 126 and 734. Your efforts are appreciated.
Date: 09/28/14 18:03 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: wmbrakeman thanks to all for your kind comments ,
Date: 09/28/14 18:34 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: cutboy2 Love that RR and your photos!!
Date: 09/28/14 20:34 Re: WMSRR - C&O 1309 and more Author: Keystone1 One very important question...did anyone happen to ask if the engine will be lettered C&O or relettered for Western Maryland? This is an important question, so don't anybody just say, "who cares".
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