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Railroads & Locomotives Heritage Rail Heritage Railroads Cycle against Western Maryland Scenic Railroad No. 1309

Cycle against Western Maryland Scenic Railroad No. 1309

By | August 11, 2025

3M Challenge pits man against steam locomotive

With heavy smoke pouring from its stack, Western Maryland No. 1309 powers a freight train in Fall 2022

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