Memories of the Western Maryland DVD
The Western Maryland Railway was famous for its huge steam locomotive, F-unit diesels, and spectacular scenery. This nostalgic full-color portrait of the line in its heyday offers all three in abundance.
The program opens with an exciting showcase of steam on the Elkins branch, featuring trains with as many as seven steam locomotives, including the massive 2-8-0s, 2-10-2s and 4-6-6-4 Challengers that muscled tonnage over the mountains.
Diesel power is represented by a parade of F-units hauling freight from Cumberland to Connellsville. Many famous WM locations are visited, including Salisbury Viaduct, Deal, Helmstetter's Curve and the Cumberland Narrows. A portion of this line is now operated by the Western Maryland Scenic Railway tourist line.
30 Minutes *DVD* Full Color * Synchronized Sound
Produced by Marc S. Balkin
Color Archive Film by George Leilich, Gordon Roth, Tom Kelcec and John Briggs
TVD NOTE: Runtime is showing as 30 minutes in text above, 45 minutes on back cover, and 40 minutes on disc. We have verified that 40 minutes seems to be the correct running time of this program.
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The program opens with an exciting showcase of steam on the Elkins branch, featuring trains with as many as seven steam locomotives, including the massive 2-8-0s, 2-10-2s and 4-6-6-4 Challengers that muscled tonnage over the mountains.
Diesel power is represented by a parade of F-units hauling freight from Cumberland to Connellsville. Many famous WM locations are visited, including Salisbury Viaduct, Deal, Helmstetter's Curve and the Cumberland Narrows. A portion of this line is now operated by the Western Maryland Scenic Railway tourist line.
30 Minutes *DVD* Full Color * Synchronized Sound
Produced by Marc S. Balkin
Color Archive Film by George Leilich, Gordon Roth, Tom Kelcec and John Briggs
TVD NOTE: Runtime is showing as 30 minutes in text above, 45 minutes on back cover, and 40 minutes on disc. We have verified that 40 minutes seems to be the correct running time of this program.