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The city of Cumberland in the panhandle region of the U.S. state of Maryland has been a railroad city for many years, and CSX has a large railroad yard here.  It is also famous for the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad with Number 1309, the largest operating locomotive in the world.  It was a major town … Continue reading Cumberland Railroad Museum, Cumberland, Maryland

The town of Honesdale in the mountains of the northeastern region of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania is not a town that is well known to travelers.  The only major road through here is U.S. Route 6, famously called the ‘Grand Army of the Republic Highway’.  As you pass through the town of Honesdale, you … Continue reading The Stourbridge Line, Honesdale, Pennsylvania

It was a small town.  Mark was taking his young son, Timmy, to watch trains at the old train depot.  It was what they enjoyed doing.  They would sit on one of the old benches and watch the trains as they rolled on by.  No matter what time of the day they got out there … Continue reading A Memorial Moment to Remember

Garrett County in the U.S. state of Maryland is the westernmost county in the state.  It is often overshadowed by the Chesapeake Bay region where the Star Spangled Banner, the world’s oldest operating airport, the first railroad in the nation, and many wars took place.  Garrett County has its own share of history as well … Continue reading The Garrett County Historical Museum, Oakland, Maryland