WMSR Shop Tour - 05 May 2017

YeOldeEnjine · **Joined:** Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:31 pm **Posts:** 329

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad held Shop Tours on Saturday May 6th. at 2 different times for up to 40 people each trip.

The 9:00 am trip had 30 people. When asked, only 1 couple indicating they were riding the Frostburg trip later in the morning.

Our train debuted the new paint scheme for the WMSR passenger car fleet. Lettering, Trim and Roof still remains to be finished.

YeOldeEnjine · **Joined:** Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:31 pm **Posts:** 329

John Garner and CMO Kevin Rice were on hand to discuss the status of #1309.

High points were. Mr. Garner announced that funding has been released for some of the contracts that were submitted to the state and that the Contractor for the heavy boiler work could be returning to work next week. They expect steam-up in approx. 12 weeks after a successful hydro test.

YeOldeEnjine · **Joined:** Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:31 pm **Posts:** 329

Crews have also been working on correcting rust damage and preparing cars for repainting. The first to cars to receive body repairs and repaint are the rebuilt Long Island cars that the WMSR received back in the early 1990's and the Baggage / Bike Rack Car.

YeOldeEnjine · **Joined:** Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:31 pm **Posts:** 329

Western Maryland Railway caboose #1813 has also received body and running gear work before being repainted. It will be lettered in the round "Fast Freight" herald.

Mr. Garner also announced the cars #100 and #724 (Man of War) will be leaving the WMSR for new homes along with another car. There will be other cars taking their place in the fleet.

YeOldeEnjine · **Joined:** Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:31 pm **Posts:** 329

Former B&O caboose, long displayed at Constitution Park in Cumberland, MD has been acquired by the WMSR for restoration and return to service.

YeOldeEnjine · **Joined:** Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:31 pm **Posts:** 329

Saturday was also the first "Return to Frostburg" trips. The first train to reach Frostburg in over a year was lead by GP30 #502

southern154 · **Joined:** Mon Jun 24, 2013 12:54 pm **Posts:** 320

That's fantastic! Great to see all the work going on at WMSR, and to see that the state of Maryland released the funding. Will be amazing to hear 1309 in the Alleghenies. Quick question, where is the Man O' War heading? This being a former CofG/Sou car it peaks my interest. Thanks!

YeOldeEnjine · **Joined:** Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:31 pm **Posts:** 329

southern154 wrote:

That's fantastic! Great to see all the work going on at WMSR, and to see that the state of Maryland released the funding. Will be amazing to hear 1309 in the Alleghenies. Quick question, where is the Man O' War heading? This being a former CofG/Sou car it peaks my interest. Thanks!

I'm sorry, Mr. Garner didn't say where it was going. Only that the car needed more work then what the WMSR wanted to invest in the car so it was leaving the railroad.

ParisHill · **Joined:** Fri Sep 13, 2013 4:42 pm **Posts:** 216

Thanks very much for posting this info; always very interested in WM news, particularly regarding the 1309. Hope it'll be ready for autumn runs this year,