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Western Md. Steam Video

MdMikeyMdMikeyOGR Forum Member

As are all scenic railroads, this probably rates up there with one of the most photographed lines.  I was there in October to shoot pictures one day and ride the train the next day, along with 600 other people.  They were running 13 cars, which made it too long for the steam engine to bypass them on the Frostburg siding and couple up to pull the cars back to Cumberland, so the trailing diesels did that and the steam engine followed a few miles behind.  I was taking still photos during the run-by, so I just let the camera run on its own.

 

http://youtu.be/nUO6v4Jy29k

 
 

 

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Mike CTMike CTOGR Forum Member

Keep in mind that the trip  can involve a Train ride to Frostburg, and a Bike ride on the Great Allegheny Passage trail, that shares the ROA, back to Cumberland.  My grandson Micah and I did the Train ride, Bike back last May.   This appears to be increasing in popularity over the years.  Click on the following link.

May 5 bike ride.  Frostburg to Cumberland.  I apologize for the relatively few pictures on this 15 mile bike ride.  There is a lot to photograph, but my primary focus of the day was my Grandson and his safety.  If I only had one more hand.    

Mike     

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Mike CTMike CTOGR Forum Member
Originally Posted by Kent Loudon:

>> the trip  can involve a Train ride to Frostburg, and a Bike ride on the Great Allegheny Passage trail, that shares the ROA, back to Cumberland.

 

And the return is all downhill, right? Yes!!  Even this Old Guy could go for that!  Only thing is the train fair is the same as round trip.  There is a (rental) bike shop within walking distance of the Cumberland station.  Micah (grandson) and I used our own bikes.  Have fun!!  Mike CT

 

Great day for both of us.  As with all 10 year olds, Micah was concerned he would be bored.  I assured him that even the (3hr) ride to Cumberland was not boring. A relatively long day, Micah's questions about the steam train and bike ride didn't slow down until we were about 1/2 hr from his home on the trip back.  He said he was a bit tired. Image that.  Yes, I can still keep up with a 10 year old.    We were riding a few day ago, He is thinking about doing the bike ride with me from Pittsburgh to DC. 

 

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Ed MullanEd MullanOGR Forum Member

This is one I took in early October, and I think one of the long trains.

 

http://www.railpictures.net/vi...id=411152&nseq=6

 

This is one you don't often see, it's a late evening charter, which

allows for light on correct side of the train. Shots taken during

the regular excursions are not well lit. Across the valley at Woodcock

Hollow.

 

http://www.railpictures.net/vi...id=410994&nseq=7

 

Ed

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MdMikeyMdMikeyOGR Forum Member

Also want to say thanks for the compliments.  Great pictures, Ed, with plenty of detail.  John, the wide shot of the Cumberland station is very well done.  I have bunches of photos I took on that trip, but I'll save them for another time.

 

I was so thrilled by the 734's appearance as it rounded that curve and hammered toward us.  Just faintly hearing the chuffs way off in the distance echoing through the colorful trees, and then waiting and waiting as the sound slowly grew louder, and reaching a thundering crescendo as it passed, hard on the whistle and steam and black smoke twirling all over.  In any of my previous trips to Cumberland or Frostburg, I always observed this engine sitting still or drifting onto the turntable or pulling away from the station slowly.  To experience it running wide open and working hard was incredible.

 

I wonder what it felt like to stand next to the tracks when the massive Big Boy went by?  Has anyone ever experienced that?

 

Mike

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