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Posted by zugmann on Friday, May 19, 2023 1:38 PM

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Don't overlook the WMSR operating out of Cumberland to Frostburg using the 1309 steam engine as well as other power.

If you're that close - I'd def'n make the effort to go to EBT.  I haven't seen the 1309, but the WMSR trip wasn't that impressive to me for the cost ( 734 was running back then).  *shrugs*. 

It's been fun.  But it isn't much fun anymore.   Signing off for now. 


  

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Posted by BaltACD on Friday, May 19, 2023 12:41 PM

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Finally had a chance to watch it.. spectacular... I have a cycling trip planned for later this year which isn't far from there.. The Great Allegheny Passage... which follows an abandoned rail line (P&LE) from Cumberland to Pittsburgh.

As info - P&LE is Pittsburgh to Connellsville and it is WM from Connellsville to Cumberland and shares the right of way with the WMSR between Frostburg and Cumberland.

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Posted by Ulrich on Friday, May 19, 2023 12:06 PM

Finally had a chance to watch it.. spectacular... I have a cycling trip planned for later this year which isn't far from there.. The Great Allegheny Passage... which follows an abandoned rail line (P&LE) from Cumberland to Pittsburgh.

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Posted by NittanyLion on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 2:17 PM

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Touring historic Harper's Ferry

Although I would point out that Harpers Ferry is about two hours east of Cumberland, so Sand Patch and the affiliated region is going to be more than three hours away.

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Posted by tree68 on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 12:45 PM

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Non-railfan wives often have a good time there nonetheless by doing some of these things:

Not to mention that most towns that have a tourism element will contain plenty of shops of interest to a variety of people.

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Posted by NKP guy on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:49 AM

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Ready to plan a vacation to the area, if I can find non railroad things of interest for my wife. Anyone been to the area for vacation? Suggestions?

   It's a big area and a very rural one at that.  Non-railfan wives often have a good time there nonetheless by doing some of these things:

1.  Whitewater rafting or kayaking at Ohiopyle; 2. Renting a bike at Ohiopyle and going for a long ride on the trail that used to be the Western Maryland RR; 3. Picnicing nearby at Cucumber Falls; 4. Touring world-famous Fallingwater; 5. Visiting or staying at Seven Springs Resort; 6. Touring historic Harper's Ferry; 7.  Touring Cumberland, MD, which looks charming from Amtrak's windows; 8. Walking or biking the C&O Canal towpath.  Also, while it's in Pittsburgh, Kennywood amusement park is well worth a visit.  I sure hope you'll get to ride the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad out of Cumberland.  

   It's not Manhattan, it lacks fine cuisine, large malls and has spotty cell phone coverage, but this area is very beautiful, as the movie shows, with plenty of things to enjoy outdoors, and is certainly worth a weekend visit.

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Posted by NittanyLion on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 10:33 AM

My affinity is slanted towards the Pittsburgh-Harrisburg for railfanning, but I've yet to see anything as beautiful as the trip between Cumberland and Pittsburgh.

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Posted by BaltACD on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:28 AM

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MP173

Ready to plan a vacation to the area, if I can find non railroad things of interest for my wife.

Anyone been to the area for vacation?

Suggestions?
Ed

Fallingwater, the most famous Frank Lloyd Wright house, is nearby.  The Flight 91 Memorial is near and very moving, as is the Johnstown Flood Memorial.  There is also a lot of hiking in the area.

Don't overlook the WMSR operating out of Cumberland to Frostburg using the 1309 steam engine as well as other power.

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Posted by Backshop on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 8:28 AM

MP173

Ready to plan a vacation to the area, if I can find non railroad things of interest for my wife.

Anyone been to the area for vacation?

Suggestions?
Ed

 

Fallingwater, the most famous Frank Lloyd Wright house, is nearby.  The Flight 91 Memorial is near and very moving, as is the Johnstown Flood Memorial.  There is also a lot of hiking in the area.

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Posted by MP173 on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 8:20 AM

Ready to plan a vacation to the area, if I can find non railroad things of interest for my wife.

Anyone been to the area for vacation?

Suggestions?
Ed

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Posted by NKP guy on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6:28 AM

   Thanks, Balt.  I sure agree with you about it being visually stunning.  I enjoyed every moment of this.  I could almost feel the cool mountain air!

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Posted by Backshop on Monday, May 15, 2023 9:15 PM

I skipped a few parts because it's late, but that was fantastic! I've been to Connellsville and rafted at Ohiopyle but the rest was new to me, other than in articles.

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Posted by MP173 on Monday, May 15, 2023 9:02 PM

I only watched 15 minutes...bed time but agree.

This is stunning.

Will continue tomorrow.

 

Thanks Balt for the link.

 

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CSX Sand Patch Grade
Posted by BaltACD on Monday, May 15, 2023 8:00 PM

This is the most stunningly visual rail video I have ever seen. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDapvKjzPHo&t=1s

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