... Jun 1,1836 a supplementary act passed by the Maryland General Assembly changed the name of the Maryland Mining Company to the Georges Creek Coal and Iron...
I'm looking for someone who has one of the stainless steel "GP9" plaques that was mounted by the front steps and the front of the locomotive. I would like to...
There was one on eBay a month or so ago that didn't sell. Try searching by completed items, it may still be up there. Jeff gerald_altizer@... wrote:...
Gerald, I have a couple, one from an ATSF GP7 built the same month I was born and one that is in better shape from a MP GP-18. The only difference is the ...
I just browsed through the advanced search options. I did not see an option that would fascilitate that. If you know how to search for completed items, let me...
Pat, What I'm looking for would not have a date or serial number on it, just "GP9". I did order some replica builders plates. They are on the way. On Fri, 13...
... June 14,1888 the Pennsylvania Railroad in Maryland is consolidated into the Georges Creek and Cumberland Railroad. [Non-text portions of this message have...
It's not the builder's plate I need, it is the plaque which said "GP9" that was mounted on step guard at the front steps. Fortunately, one of our group members...
As of today, the following has been accomplished; The battery boxes have been rebuilt. All corroded metal has been removed and replaced. The bottom surface is...
Thanks for the update Gerald! Sounds like shes coming along nicely. I'll try to make it up for the trip if I can. A 6 hour drive isnt bad but with the cost of...
There has not been a definite date set yet. We were hoping to run it the Sunday of Railfest/Canalfest in Cumberland the 12th and 13th of July. That might be a...
If possible it would be Him, myself and one other local railfan who is also a WM fan. I'll keep you posted as to if we can make it up there or not. Now would...
I'm not that far away living in Salisbury, PA. That's one ride I don't want to miss! I did get alot of pics from when 25 was sitting at the station, including...
... Jun 29,1903 the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad leases the three main tracks from Viaduct Junction to Mount Savage Junction, a distance of 3.2 miles,...
Gerald, We are actually in Midlothian this week, so when do we order tickets? Looks like things are going great with all the help you are getting, seems...
... The original interior color of first generation geep cabs was dark green and the carbody interior was suede gray. Sea foam green is the lighter shade of...
Charles If you were in Midlothian did you swing by and see 1814??? Denny ... From: Charles To: WesternMarylandSurvivors@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 29,...
... Jun 30,1894 a train crossing Clise's Trestle breaks an axle, sending 4 loaded hoppers into the ravine 100 feet below. For those not familiar with Allegany...
I should have mentioned to look under the George's Creek and Cumberland section on Jeremy's site. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
... Jul 1,1879 construction begins on the first of two tunnels on the Georges Creek and Cumberland Railroad between Winchester (site of present day Country...
... Jul 2,1863 the Union Army, led by General George Meade, takes possession of the 36 miles of railroad from Baltimore to Westminster to use as a supply line...
Gerald, What about the Hanover Junction, Hanover, & Gettysburg Railroad? I know the Northern Central Railroad was wrecked because of Col. Jeb Stuart's Raid,...
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