The short line, which ceased operations in 2019, was recently leased to the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad for passenger and potential freight opportunities [See "Western Maryland Scenic to ...

But now, the train restoration and railroad tourist organization Western Maryland Scenic Railroad hopes to relocate the engine to Cumberland, Md., to restore and run the locomotive on its railroads.

Jan. 17—CUMBERLAND — Officials with the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad announced Monday they have leased rail lines along Georges Creek with plans to boost tourism and freight service ...

Feb. 6—CUMBERLAND — The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad has been awarded a state grant for $200,000 for track maintenance, according to CEO Wes Heinz. Although the scenic railroad is in the ...

CUMBERLAND, MD, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (WMSR) receives the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC ...

Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad took seven years to restore a Pennsylvania-built steam locomotive to running condition, finishing the job in 2021.

The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad has received unexpected news, as results of a USA Today nationwide poll named the route ...

The Wilmington & Western Railroad scenic passenger railway has announced a stop in train service for the 2025 season. The news of a "pause" in operations as of Feb. 25 was posted on the train’s ...