What was the make and how many chimes were on the J-1 whistle? What musical note tone was produced? Thanks, John [Non-text portions of this message have been...
According to the latest issue of Railpace, the Knox and Kane RR has listed the #39 up for sale. Hopefully, if this is true we can prevent what happened to the...
What's the price? Is it still available? Jeff frankmerletti <wmengr@...> wrote: According to the latest issue of Railpace, the Knox and Kane RR has listed...
...Mar 12, 1829 the Maryland Mining Company, earliest corporate antecedent of the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad, was chartered by the Maryland...
Just thought it was interesting that the remaining SD40's, including 4618 and 4621, were sent to Waycross for leader mods. They installed HTD's and ditch...
...Mar 21, 1853 an act was passed by the Maryland General Assembly changing the name from Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick to Western Maryland RR Co. ...
A rails-to-trails project, it opens to the public next month. "An anonymous donor bid $1,576 for the right to be the first to ride a bicycle through the newly...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Huge-brass-western-maryland-w-m-ry-railroad-engine-bell_W0QQitemZ6615604257QQcategoryZ4124QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Looks to be a nose mounted...
...Mar 29, 1836 the Georges Creek Mining Company, earliest corporate antecedent of the Georges Creek Railroad, chartered by the Maryland legislature. ...
I recall meeting him about 10-15 years ago, at the park. At first, I had NO idea who this guy was but it didn't take long to realize he knew what he was...
...Apr 2, 1886 the Piedmont and Cumberland Railway was Incorporated in West Virginia. It constructed the rail line from Piedmont, through Westernport and on...
Hi everyone!!!! Thank you for letting me in your corner of the world. I am sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Long. I met him about 7 years ago while I was a...
Gerald, Any progress being made with CSX for the WM SD40 (Gp40) sitting in Waycross, GA? They haven't disposed of it the "other way" yet have they? Matt...
which of the units are in question? I know some guys down at Waycross I can inquire with. silver_tounged_devil2001 <silver_tounged_devil2001@...> wrote:...
a trace of the two SD40s indicate they are still alive and kicking. here is my tracing results CSXT 4618- DEPARTED FOR BIRMINGHAM, AL ON CSXT APR 03 955PM CSXT...
The locomotive in question is the hulk of the last new locomotive delivered to WM, GP40 3799/CSX 6574. It was gutted for the RCPUSH program a couple years ago;...
Hi John If the locomotive is anything like the modern steam locos I work on, the cylinder cocks were operated by air from a handle in the cab next to the...
Thanks for the info Peter. You have been very helpful. John ... From: Peter To: WesternMarylandSurvivors@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 4:39 PM ...
No worries John, it's always a pleasure to share information, the last thing I want is to take my knowledge to the grave. Seen that done too many times. I just...
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