Romny and Petersberg

Very near Cumberland, were the small West Virginia towns of Romny and Petersberg. This little motel was one of the most interesting I had ever seen, and totally restored to its original condition, including '50s and '60s decor on the inside. Unfortunately, it was full, and we were unable to get a room. Inspecting many other motels, we discovered no other finds as interesting as this one.


One thing that was interesting was this sign next to the motel, pointing to "Nathaniel Mountain".


Going into Petersberg, we saw an incredible sunset, with rays of light streaming skyward like Mylar ribbons.

Cumberland, (downtown)

Here are some more photos of downtown Cumberland. I did not write down what each building was, but there was some nice architecture. I took these pictures just for you to see because I know you appreciate it.
The sun was at just the right place in the sky to make perfect photographs.


Oh, so common condiments on almost every restaurant table in America.

The Way Back Down

Our train prepares to depart the station, after our nice visit to Frostburg.

On the way down, I get an excellent opportunity to photograph the canal, a small viaduct and a freight train on an adjacent track, all surrounded by mountains.
Back in Cumberland, we saw this building. Do you think the ugly rectangular bit in front was added on? Why would they do such a thing? Either way, a very interesting building.

Up The Hill To Frostburg

The sounds of the working locomotive echo through the valley as we climbed higher and higher into the mountains.

Still climbing higher, we go through a horseshoe shaped curve. The city has fallen away and turned to farmland.

Our destination: Frostburg Maryland. Because of the elevation, it is much cooler here.

As we wander through Frostburg, our steam locomotive is turned on the turntable. She will then be watered and serviced to prepare her for the return trip.

Western Maryland Steam Excursion, June 26th

Early the next morning; Returning to the The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad station.

Western Maryland steam engine number 734 rounds the curve into the station.


Western Maryland railroad's locomotive number 734 is a former Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad locomotive cosmetically altered to resemble original Western Maryland Railway locomotives of the 2-8-0 Consolidation type.
The large six axle tender, painted in the historic history of Western Maryland "fire ball" scheme, was originally off of a New York Central 4-8-2 Mohawk.

The Beginning of a Trip

In Cumberland Maryland I stayed in a little motel called simply, the Cumberland Motel. I have stayed there before, and it is a very small but very interesting place to stay.

Here is a photograph I took of my room key so that you can experience the trip with me as I experienced it.

A photograph taken from the station platform in Cumberland Maryland depicting a small portion of the city's skyline.

The Western Maryland Railroad station at Cumberland. The station is currently used by the Western Maryland scenic Railroad.

Tanglewood Park, Clemmons, NC

I took this on April 9th, 2010, in Clemens North Carolina. This, technically, is not part of my summer trip of 2010, but it is the trip that kicked off the year of photographing trains in different places. Engine 1894 originally ran for the Southern Railway. She is of the 0-8-0 wheel arrangement.