Chesapeake & Ohio 1309 is an H-6 "Mallet" with a wheel configuration of 2-6-6-2. It was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1949 to haul coal from the fields in West Virginia. It only served ... (more)
For two weeks in February, WMSR 1309 was repainted C&O 1309, so for that reason, I'll upload it as such. The purpose of the repainting was for a series of Lerro Photography charters, which sold ou... (more)
In the last light of very cold Winter day, H-6 Class Mallet 2-6-6-2 steam locomotive #1309 built by Baldwin in 1949 is seen making its way around the iconic Helmstetter's Curve. She was re-lettere... (more)
Chesapeake & Ohio 1309 is an H-6 "Mallet" with a wheel configuration of 2-6-6-2. It was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1949 to haul coal from the fields in West Virginia. It only served ... (more)
The consist for the Trains Magazine photo charter backs down the hill at Helmstetter's Curve while being lead by former Norfolk Southern B32-8 no. 558 along with no. 450 and no. 501 in the rear.
An early departure from the Cumberland, MD, station allowed for the last rays of sunlight to illuminate the evening Moonlight on the Mountain trip of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad on July 1... (more)