Western Maryland Scenic Railroad 1309
by Douglas Taylor
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Title
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad 1309
Artist
Douglas Taylor
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Digital Photography
Description
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad #1309 pulls the Polar Express holiday train up and around Helmsetter's Curve in Maryland.
Constructed in 1949 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway steam locomotive no. 1309 was built to handle the railroad’s heaviest coal trains throughout Kentucky and West Virginia until it was retired in 1956. Today it has been fully restored by the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. It runs between Cumberland and Frostburg, Maryland, and in its 2-6-6-2 configuration is the largest operating steam locomotive of its type in the world.
CONTEST WINNER: 1st Place, "Trains" contest, November 2022.
CONTEST WINNER: 1st Place, "North American Steam Trains" contest, sponsored by the 3 A Day North American Trains art group, January 2024.
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November 10th, 2022
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Comments (30)
VIVA Anderson
Beautiful, yes/beautiful, the majesty, power!!! voted:TRAINSRAILROADS....kudos,fav........VIVA
Holly April Harris
I am very pleased to feature your wonderful artwork in the group ‘Appalachia America.’ Please add it to the “2024 First Quarter FEATURED IMAGE Collection” thread in the discussions area to record and display your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 1/19/24
Douglas Taylor replied:
Holly! Thank you so very much for your recognition for my art by featuring this photograph in this wonderful art group.
Sabina Pamfili
how lovely, Douglas. It's like seeing history and going backwards. Love old engines or locomotives and wished I could hear the whistle that would go along with it when rounding the curve.
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Sabina! They certainly make a thunderous noise!
Michael Mazaika
I can hear the thunder. My son has done this ride. Neat image, Douglas. - Mike (V/F)
Jurgen Lorenzen
A great image, Douglas, congratulations on your win in the NORTH AMERICAN STEAM TRAIN PHOTOGRAPHS contest!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you for your wonderful compliment, Jurgen! Your words are greatly appreciated here.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic steam train capture, Douglas! L/F/Vote
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you so much, Hanne! I appreciate your awesome support for my photography.
VIVA Anderson
Fabulous Scenic Railroad holiday train, loving the steam, the power. Voted: HOLIDAY SEASON IN APPALACHIA........FAV.
Micah Offman
Congratulations Douglas! Your astonishing image represents the spirit of the group Electronics And Mechanics that I want to convey! There is a thank you thread on the discussions tab if you would like to archive it there.
VIVA Anderson
Re-visit ! This gloriously exemplifies 'the steam age' and THE NOW, and every detail is stunningly captured. The whole world of these mammoths is STILL so romantic! Here, especially. Kudos, Douglas. !!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you so very much for your wonderful words, VIVA! They are most appreciated here.
Holly April Harris
This is awesome! Beautiful photo… Received my vote in the Mid-Atlantic State’s ‘Picture Perfect Contest!’ Best of luck!
Steve Rich
Nice work. Thank you for sharing, your WONDERFUL image has been FEATURED on the home page of "The Meandering Photographer” Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (2022)" active discussion thread.
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… PLANES TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES! Fl
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Western Maryland Scenic Railroad composition, great lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L voted
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your creative and unique art work is Featured on the homepage of the "Out Of The Ordinary 1 A Day" group! l/f/pin 11/16/22
Angela Davies
Wow what a shot! Amazing steam FL
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you for your enthusiastic compliment, Angela! Your kind words are much appreciated.
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