Western Maryland

Western Maryland steam engine #1309 leads the Frostburg Flyer passenger train westbound through the Brush Tunnel in Cumberland, Maryland, on it's way to Frostburg with newly acquired and freshly painted #558 on the rear. Locomotives: NIWX 558(GE B32-8, Ex- NS, built 1989) & WM 1309 (From Wiki: Western Maryland Scenic Railroad No. 1309, formerly Chesapeake and Ohio Railway No. 1309, is a compound articulated class "H-6" "Mallet" type steam locomotive with a 2-6-6-2 wheel arrangement. It was originally built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1949 for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (C&O) where it pulled coal trains until its retirement in 1956. It was the last steam locomotive built by Baldwin for the North American market. In 1975, it was moved to the B&O Railroad Museum for static display. In 2014, it was purchased by the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (WMSR), who undertook a multi-year effort to restore it to operating condition."
"No. 1309 was built from a 40-year-old design, with mechanical lubricators, stoker, and superheater, the last of a series of 2-6-6-2s that the C&O began in 1911. A very similar design, the USRA 2-6-6-2, was chosen by the United States Railroad Administration as one of its standard designs thirty years earlier during World War 1.
"The engine is a Mallet articulated locomotive. This design was a compound locomotive where steam was expanded once in smaller rear cylinders and the exhaust captured and expanded a second time in larger lower-pressure front cylinders. While compound locomotives are more efficient than single-expansion machines, their extra complication led to very few United States railroads using them after the turn of the century. The added length of two sets of cylinders required the engines to be articulated to enable operation on tight radius turns common in mountainous areas in West Virginia and Kentucky coal country, which added even more complication. It also had two cross compound air compressors mounted on the smokebox door to supply enough air for frequent heavy braking needed in mountain railroading. While complicated and uncommon, the C&O had a long history with Mallets and they were ideal for slow speed work in West Virginia.
"The Chesapeake and Ohio ordered 25 of these engines in 1948 to pull coal trains. When coal production dramatically fell due to labor unrest in 1949, the order was revised to just ten engines (numbered 1300 to 1309), and 1309 became the last domestic steam locomotive built by Baldwin.
"Once in service, it will be the largest steam locomotive in regular scheduled service in the United States and take 2-8-0 No. 734’s place as the largest active steam locomotive in the state of Maryland. *(A much larger steam locomotive, the Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 was restored to operational status in May 2019 but is being used for occasional excursion service as opposed to regularly scheduled service.)"
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[@kathyflorcruz552]

Man alive! That is an unbelievably beautiful capture here. The timing, the scenery, the sound through the tunnel - the gorgeous train - the whole thing , the atmosphere of it all there. Top DRAWER! 💐🏆 💐 {And also excellent information regarding this special train in the description.}

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thank you very much! 😊👍✔

[@stretchlimo7275]

Wow 1911 it was built, hearing that steam whistle and that engine chugging just takes you back in time. Very cool spot you got there 👍🏼😁🇺🇸

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks 👍

[@brianhickey5949]

Now that was cool! Just like stepping back in time to the steam engine days. You can hear the engine coming and then you see the light and then clouds of smoke everywhere with the passenger cars moving through the clouds of smoke. Nicely done!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

thx!

[@Enjoyer.762]

Now get someone to find, restore and operate a Chesapeake and Ohio class M-1 lol 😆

[@josegarza4431]

What a bitch for going behind another mans back and talking like that. You should be ashamed for your lack of self control. You should of told her to go home to her husband pri. Gracias. I didnt know that you needed to be told that pri.

[@RonnieThePRRLoco3750]

I love how 1309 makes lots of steam which makes this video looks so beautiful

[@chesapeakerailphotography]

Awesome video of 1309! Enjoy your Sunday!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks always, you too!

[@aidantherailfan2175]

Boy do I love steam trains, especially this train that you recorded, “Western Maryland” anyways great job Baltimore and Ohio! Have a great weekend

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks, you too! 😃👍

[@aidantherailfan2175]

@@BaltimoreAndOhioRR your welcome buddy

[@AndreiTupolev]

That is blinking awesone! In black & white that could be an O. Winston Link shot

[@nancyhodges444]

What an just incredible sight and sound a steam locomotive going through a tunnel surrounded by beautiful scenery . You do some amazing work my friend. Thanks so much.👍🏼🐿️🚂😎loved that whistle.

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Many thanks! ☺

[@nancyhodges444]

@@BaltimoreAndOhioRR you got it!👍🏼🚂😎

[@VlakynaSlovensku]

Brilliant steam train catch!!

[@wardasari-saristore3313]

5 liked my friend
thank you for sharing
stay safely god bless you

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks for visiting 💛

[@WhereToNextDad]

The weather looks so calm and relaxing

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Yes, thank you😀

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

WoW, what a lead up ~ hardly rattled your camera ~ amazing them bike guys didn't choke to death! I believe this is my favorite video of yours so far B&ORR!

[@BeatlesGirlKaren]

I just showed my husband and he loved it too!

[@Enjoyer.762]

Maybe they held their breath lol 😆

[@ToshShorts]

Excellent zoom in and out footage. The weather looks so calm and relaxing! Great video as always:)

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thank you very much!

[@mvs]

Wow the steam 💨 came out from the tunnel looks so magistic. 👍

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

It does!

[@trainchasersatwork]

Nice catch! Happy railfanning! Thanks for sharing your work!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thank you too!

[@AlikStansberry]

Sure knows how to make an entrance🚂.

[@bobgallo3775]

Oh was that ever a fun ride(even the wives enjoyed it and are talking about going back). The scenery is wonderful.

[@piotrek8389]

Wow.... fantastic steam locomotive 👍👍👍 Great job my friend ✋✋✋ Greetings

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks for visiting 🎇

[@AgentMulder1805]

That was a great shot, mate. And a kind of DPU on the end. Cheers 👍

[@xDieselv]

What a beast!

[@Andreas-Frank_Pohlert]

Very nice video.
Thank You and Thumbs Up.
Many Greetings
Andreas

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks for visiting ✔

[@Tom.Nagamu]

Wow, Very cool! Great. Like it. And nice sound. Enjoyed very much.
Have a good week.

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Many thanks!!

[@ijgamesproductionstudios]

Nice Video
Also heres a fun fact about Western Maryland 1309
While The Big Boy may be the largest steam locomotive used in service unlike 1309 its not continuous service
Currently WM 1309 is the largest steam locomotive used in continuous service while Big Boy is the largest used in execution service

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

That is in the description 👍

[@ToshShorts]

Wow timestamp 1:41 absolutely stunning!!!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thx!

[@astrogerry]

Really nice !! 🙂😊😀 Thanks for sharing, my friend !! 🙂😊😀

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thank you too😊

[@MailmanRailfan]

Love steam power 💪🏻

[@Enjoyer.762]

It keeps your lights on too. Well, the environmental green lunatics rather have rolling blackouts from unreliable wind & solar, and battery storage.

[@ElliottWolcott]

You ever caught a Steam Locomovite before?

[@MailmanRailfan]

@@ElliottWolcott I have several Steam videos on my page you’ll have to scroll back quite a bit

[@ElliottWolcott]

@@MailmanRailfanOkay and cool.

[@markslioneltrains]

That was Spectacular 😃 BIG 👍🏻😊

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Big thanks 😁

[@johnotooledoggames2336]

🇮🇪 Good video sharing excellent

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks for visiting ☺

[@PAcentralRailfan2102]

Awesome video and catch! What of a classic Railroad scene!!!!!!!!!!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thank you very much!

[@ActNaturally]

Very exciting! Great viewing!

[@kptrains]

Cool to see 1309! I recently saw R&N 2102! 👍

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Cool!

[@VikramCSX]

Wow nice to see steam power

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks for watching👍

[@czlowiekstarejdaty]

Excellent video!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lifemeanstrain7625]

fantastic shot

[@TrainSpotterTVIndia]

Beautiful creation greetings from TrainSpotter TV India

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks for visiting 💗

[@TheNorma]

Wow cool old train

[@MariaTravelNaturePOLAND]

Hello! Incredibly beautiful whole video, I watched with pleasure.
Thank you! 👍 Friendly greetings to you! 😊

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks for visiting ❤

[@LJG907]

Very interesting and good filming 🚂☁

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Many thanks! 🧡

[@TriGogglin]

Sound and smoke was great.. was fortunate to go for a ride in may.. was a great day.. thanks for the post..

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

does much smoke get in the cars inside the tunnel?

[@TriGogglin]

@BaltimoreAndOhioRR I was in the open air car right be hind the tender, you get covered with cinders so safety glasses is recommended. We didn't get alot of smoke. It was pushing past us to fast, and the passenger coaches were all closed and air conditioned so i doubt they got any.. its a great ride.. thanks for this angle of the trip...was awesome

[@CSX6711]

Nice shot!

[@Kolej100Filmy]

Fantastic 🙂👍

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thank you 👍

[@Enjoyer.762]

2,110,850 total YT competitive railfanning foamer points awarded. Key bonus foamer points. Vintage steam factor 1,000,000. Rare 4 axle GE locomotive 1,000,000. Bicyclists and railfans take a steam bath lol 3,000.

[@asphalt_98_gamer76]

Nice

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Thanks

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Awesome 😊

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Thanks 🤗

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Érdekes videó lett!😀👍👍👍

[@ayokmancing6801]

L4...ancient train brother...

[@MyTravelChannel-RO]

Good morning! Lovely upload! 👍

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Good morning! Thx! 🌞

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Wow nice upload my friend I really enjoyed watching your video

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[@Patric5590]

Awesome video 👍😎🇺🇸🚂

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Thanks 👍

[@wapaktrains9418]

Nice Steam!!!!!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks!

[@joankamp2319]

Wonderful

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thank you! Cheers! 💚

[@conceyullena]

Like 49 very nice video, greetings 🚂👍🙋‍♂️

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thank you! Cheers! 🙂

[@kojiyuki]

Perfect capture my friend😀 very nice video😀 Greetings from Japan

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

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[@SoCalOCRailfan]

Great video

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks!

[@RailfanCountyRiverside]

Nice!

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Thanks!

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Great video.

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks again!

[@mgr_video_productions]

Awesome

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Beautiful video!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

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[@Chessie1985]

Very nice catch!!!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thank you very much!

[@Chessie1985]

@@BaltimoreAndOhioRR You're welcome!!!

[@mattsworld5270]

love it

[@Sgmm36]

Great video 👍

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks 👍

[@billyb5057]

amazing to see one of steam engines downfalls is all the smoke hope the cyclists enjoyed it wonder they could see where they were going
*thumbs up 👍Au👁fully viewed*

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

i wonder too! i dont think so 😱

[@riutaskitchen9715]

wow lovely

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thank you so much💛

[@2bigrailfans724]

I can almost smell that!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

👃

[@RomaRomaUA]

Amazing video! 2:18 he wasn’t scared? Have a nice day! Greetings from Ukraine 🇺🇦!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

I guess not! 🚲 Thanks!

[@ijgamesproductionstudios]

Ngl
Both WSMR 1309 & N&W 1218 should be considered the Queens Of Steam instead of N&W 611
Mostly Because Of 1309 being the largest steam engine in revenue service and 1218 being the last 2-6-6-4 around

[@RodrigoSousaFerrovias]

Cool video! Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Hello there!

[@rkchannel2official]

Very nice 👍😍🇮🇩

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

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[@AliAkbarHimawan]

Like 116.
Nice coverage 👍👍

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks a lot 🎉

[@mels1811]

Awesome video

[@FSRR9618]

Nice 👍

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Thanks ✌

[@jasonhadfield1551]

That was very nice 😊

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thank you! 😊

[@jasonhadfield1551]

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[@SuicidalKillerGaming]

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[@CSXOhioRailFanPlus752]

Nice Video

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks for the visit😀

[@quintinthemississippirailfan]

Excellent video

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[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thank you very much!

[@BicutaAlmahyra]

woow fantastic

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks a lot ✌

[@timslager5966]

Like the different angle, thanks for sharing 👍
Too bad the intrepid cyclist couldn't wait for better visibility plus he was really close to the train, sad

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Yes, if they could be edited out - but other than that this was 👌 perfect!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

I dont know how he made it through the tunnel!

[@sparky107107]

that was amazing. so now we know how long the crew can hold their breath for. lol ,
too bad the cyclists flew in there..

[@railraftaar9191]

awesome video

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks for the visit 😄

[@MinasWorldUK]

Very nice video 👍👍

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Thanks for visiting 😃

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Nice flowers

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Thanks 😀 for visiting

[@ElliottWolcott]

Nice train video. What time was this recorded on Saturday September 24TH 2022?

[@SAMU89OFFICIAL]

Very nice video my friend

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tomstrainsproductions]

Onee of thee younger steamers builtt when thee firstt GP unit wass

[@SMichaelDeHart]

Great catch!!
Do you know if the Conductor has all the windows on the passenger cars put up/closed to prevent the exhaust from getting into the cars as their proceeding through the tunnel?? Also, how long is the tunnel??

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

I dont know, and it's 914 feet long.

[@shadonnahymes602]

Nice video

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks

[@Martin.]

Great video , nice steamer👍👍😀, excellent camera work. Best regards - Martin 🙋‍♂😎🚉🚂🚅

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Many thanks! 👍😊

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Niceeee.👌👌👌👍❤️

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Thanks 🤗

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If love to see that one day nice work hope you enjoy your night!!!🌙 😊

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thank you! You too!

[@seaboardsystemproductions9714]

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[@tropicalrailroadproduction5028]

Awesome

[@SuicidalKillerGaming]

Nice

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thanks🤍