In 2023, I would make my way down to the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad to chase 1309, 3 different times. With enough footage, I edited up a Director's cut of the best shots from the 2023 season. From Winter & Fall Flyers to the Frostburg Polar Express Trips. Enjoy my coverage of 1309 during the 2023 season along the trek from Cumberland to Frostburg. Starting off in Ridgley for the Ferry move to Cumberland. After filling up with Water, from there 1309 begins its trek up the Mountain to Frostburg. Filmed in the Winter & Fall of 2023, enjoy in Chronological order my chase of 1309 through the Mountains. For the entire season, it wore a Southern PS-4 Longbell 3 Chime.

A Huge shout out goes to @APSL2018 for lighting up Trimble Lane during the December Polar Express trips!

The Western Maryland #1309 is a Compound Articulated H6 Class Mallet Steam Locomotive built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1949 for the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad. It would operate until just 1956 before being retired. In 1972, luck played in favor with the Locomotive as it went to the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore Maryland. In 2014 it was announced that the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad would acquire the 1309, and restore it to operation while the class 734 went down for it's 1472 day Inspection. In 2020 after 7 years the engine would move under its own power, and in 2021 it debuted in Revenue service during the Cumberland Polar Express Trips.

1309 is in need of New Pistons Rods & Heads. The Railroad is looking for donations, as they look at what the best approach will be before 1309 operates again. They have also been speaking about raising funds to do a full restoration, on my favorite engine on the roster, 734. Below is a link to donate to help the Railroad!
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Second, Western Maryland Scenic recently acquired the George Creek Railroad, and two Western Maryland GP9s! It looks like they've got some great projects ahead!

While I await the Canadian Pacific #2816 schedule, I currently have nothing yet this year. I have a tentative schedule of what I would like to do but nothing beyond that. That being said, if you liked this video please give it a like, and subscribe! Stay tuned for more train adventures! Also, if you want to stay up to date with my adventures please follow me on my socials below.
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