David Hughes of Glyndon, a volunteer at the Western Maryland Railway Historical Society, works on restoring the functionality of a telephone system in the museum’s train order office, in Union Bridge ...

Shouts of “Fire!” must have echoed throughout the village of Union Bridge on the night of Dec. 3, 1868, as flames began spreading from the oil house in the Western Maryland Railroad yard to nearby ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many years have passed since the last of the magnificent Western Maryland Railroad steam engines with their eloquent passenger ...

Winter transforms the Allegheny Mountains into a magical wonderland, and there's no better way to experience it than from the comfort of a historic train. The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad takes ...

Hagerstown — fondly known as Hub City — may be losing an iconic piece of railroad history and one of the last reminders of the city’s economic past. The nickname Hub City comes from the numerous ...

Railroaders Memorial Museum Executive Director Joe DeFrancesco leans on 80 inch drivers of the K4 1361 locomotive. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad took seven ...

(This story was updated to reflect the event's new date.) Cyclists can gear up for a unique challenge against a steam locomotive in Maryland. The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's 3M Challenge is set ...

The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad offers a nostalgic journey through the Allegheny Mountains, complete with historic steam power and breathtaking views. From the mighty 2-6-6-2 No. 1309 to themed ...

Whether you're looking to soak in the bright autumn leaves or want to plan a special holiday outing with your family, taking a ride on a railroad in Pennsylvania or Maryland just might be the ticket.

Pen Mar Park, a popular amusement park just over the Md. line near Waynesboro, first opened in 1877. The park was served by the Western Maryland Railroad and a horse-drawn trolley car. The ...