Waiting in the station
Jul 27, 2022 13:03:43 #
alliebess
Loc: suburban Philadelphia
Wow! That's the old Western Maryland Railroad Station and one of the tourist trains that makes a round trip up to Frostburg, Md. Cumberland is my home town and my paternal grandfather worked for the Western Maryland RR as a young man. Did you take the train ride?
Jul 27, 2022 13:21:41 #
JRiepe wrote:
Pardon me Sue but is that the Chattanooga choo choo?😁 Nice shot.
Jul 27, 2022 13:53:06 #
Jul 27, 2022 14:13:02 #
JRiepe wrote:
Pardon me Sue but is that the Chattanooga choo choo?😁 Nice shot.
Jul 27, 2022 14:34:30 #
lmTrying
Loc: WV Northern Panhandle
SueScott wrote:
I wish that kid wasn't there as well but am not proficient enough with photoshop to eliminate him w/o making a mess of things - guess he just adds an element of "street" to the image!
At least he is interested in something besides video games. And after mom and dad bought that smart phone with a camera and pay for the service, a camera is probably out of the question.
Jul 27, 2022 14:43:00 #
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Jul 27, 2022 16:32:49 #
jack schade wrote:
Very nice. Tack sharp.
Jack
Jack
Thanks! I used a Z6 paired with a Z28-75 2.8 which is becoming a favorite walkaround lens.
Jul 27, 2022 17:06:03 #
I know nothing about trains but this engine appears to be very robust and powerful. Never seen/noticed so much mechanical stuff in an engine.
Jul 27, 2022 17:22:51 #
Jul 28, 2022 16:54:58 #
We were there too!! Neat trip. Really enjoyed the staff member Michael Spring, on the dome car, who took the time to explain the fun and excitement produced by the Western Maryland Railroad. I really love steam engine whistles. 
Jul 28, 2022 17:22:55 #
jimwelday wrote:
We were there too!! Neat trip. Really enjoyed the staff member Michael Spring, on the dome car, who took the time to explain the fun and excitement produced by the Western Maryland Railroad. I really love steam engine whistles.
Husband and I are hoping to return in September or October when we have the time to take the train ride. We'll probably sit in the open area so I can take pictures. We did the Jacobite train ride from Ft. William to Mallaig which included crossing the Glenfinnan viaduct (featured in the Harry Potter movies) - it was a great trip and I'm looking forward to the American version.
Jul 28, 2022 17:24:39 #
LeeK wrote:
I know nothing about trains but this engine appears to be very robust and powerful. Never seen/noticed so much mechanical stuff in an engine.
What was interesting though, was that there was also a diesel engine at the rear of the train - maybe for extra power going up the mountains?
Jul 28, 2022 19:44:08 #
Jul 28, 2022 20:24:18 #
alliebess
Loc: suburban Philadelphia
SueScott wrote:
What was interesting though, was that there was also a diesel engine at the rear of the train - maybe for extra power going up the mountains?
In the days when the engines were all steam powered, there was often one engine at the front and one at the end of the train going through the mountains.
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