Western Maryland Scenic Railway
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Deweyz
N 39° 38.974 W 078° 45.808
17S E 691890 N 4391254
A Scenic Railway run from the C&O Railroad Museum in Cumberland, MD.
Also a Frostburg station not listed here.
Waymark Code: WM29X5
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 09/29/2007
Views: 124
A Scenic Railroad in Maryland running from Cumberland to Frostburg, MD.
Has First class or coach seating and a dining car too. Standard trips are 3 1/2 hours round trip, with meals provided for first class. Includes bridges, at least one tunnel, and great mountain scenery. Historic and beautiful. In the fall especially, reservations are recommended...also for special rides. Listed Fairs are 2007 coach standard excursion...first class is almost twice that (includes a meal).
In addition to the standard ride (diesel, I think), in season it has special fall foliage rides, murder mysteries, kids day ("Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine", a fake steam engine, but cute), Wintery "Santa Express" ride (usually steam, I think), a unique "Butterfly Memorial" ride, and other special events for everyone to enjoy.
Also check out the C&O museum, while at the Cumberland station.
Engine Type: Tourist line has more than one engine of various types
Gauge of Railway: Standard Gage
Approximate Adult Fare: 25.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 12.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 32 miles -- 3 1/2 hours round trip
Dates of Operation: From: 05/01/2007 To: 12/16/2007
Frequency of departures: seasonal, see website
Key Attractions:
Fall foliage
A couple bridges & a tunnel
General scenery
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: yes
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
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