(HD) Western Maryland Scenic Railroad: 734 Rounds Helmstetter's Curve

I've been waiting nearly my whole life to see this locomotive in action, and I finally got the opportunity on September 25th, 2011. We see the "Mountain Thunder" round Helmstetter's Curve. Enjoy! I apologize for the annoying gnats.

Special thanks: 87STEELE, Mr. Steele

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Western
• Maryland
• Scenic
• Railroad
• Cumberland
• 734
• 2-8-0
• Baldwin
• Consolidation
• Hancock
• 3-chime
• Whistle
• Helmstetter's
• Curve

[dynodon12]

Nice.

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[boberttrain831]

@dynodon12 Thank you!

[2NY100]

Beautiful scene. In just 3 minutes, you've covered a whole story.



[boberttrain831]

@2NY100 Thank you very much for the comment!

[bigjim4life]

Congrats! I had my first 734 experience in July. Minus the gnats for the most part (bug spray wipes helped). She's awesome, isn't she?

[boberttrain831]

@bigjim4life Thank you! She sure is a great locomotive! And I'll remember that for next time.

[indie1361]

Fantastic man! Heading out to this one over the summer!

[BassPlayerSusan]

@boberttrain831 My husband and I rode the GAP Trail between Cumberland and McKeesport. When we were on this segment, the train passed us but it was pulled by a diesel locomotive. My husband the railfan was a little disappointed, but he was happy with the photos he took of it!

[PereMarquette1223]

That's not a Hancock 3-chime, the sound of the notes is off. It's a Western Maryland 3-chime, a deep whistle but not the same as a Hancock.

[boberttrain831]

@gjhgjh Thanks! It does look very sharp in WM. And it is indeed a rail-trail. Definitely would be an interesting pace.

[boberttrain831]

@TNtrainboy15 Thanks, and she sure is!