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

🚨 Locomotive 561 Reveal 🚨 On September 13th, 2025, history and photography come together at the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad! 📸✨ Join us for a special two-hour night photoshoot as we unveil B32-8 No. 561 in its brand-new, top-secret paint scheme — posed with matching equipment under the lights. 🌙 Professionally lit by Railfan & Railroad Magazine 🚂 Static scenes only — no trains in motion 📷 Perfect for photographers of all skill levels ⭐ Be among the very first to capture this dramatic