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1. • Western Maryland Scenic Railroad leases George's Creek rail lines

     Cumberland Times News, Md. via Yahoo News· 4 months ago

     Jan. 17—CUMBERLAND — Officials with the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad announced Monday they have leased rail lines along Georges Creek with plans to boost tourism and freight service opportunities ...

2. • Western Maryland Scenic Railroad ridership sets record in 2023

     Cumberland Times News, Md. via Yahoo News· 4 months ago

     Jan. 5—CUMBERLAND, Md. — Western Maryland Scenic Railroad officials said ticket sales for 2023 marked an all-time high for ridership with roughly 75,000 people boarding the attraction. However ...

3. • Scenic railroad awarded $60K labor grant

     Cumberland Times News, Md. via Yahoo News· 1 year ago

     Mar. 26—CUMBERLAND — The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad is among 63 Maryland employers to receive grant awards from the state Department of Labor from the $15 million Jobs That Build Employer ...

4. • Scenic railroad back in business

     Cumberland Times News, Md. via Yahoo News· 2 years ago

     Sep. 15—CUMBERLAND, Md. — The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad will return to the rails Thursday after crews replaced about 400 feet of damaged track near the railroad's train yard. The damage ...

5. • WMSR steam engine undergoing maintenance

     Cumberland Times News, Md. via Yahoo News· 10 months ago

     Jul. 17—CUMBERLAND — The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's No. 1309 steam engine is down temporarily for repairs but is expected to return to service in mid-August. Known as Maryland Thunder ...

6. • Scenic Railroad seeking $4M for bridge repairs

     Cumberland Times News, Md. via Yahoo News· 5 months ago

     Dec. 7—CUMBERLAND — Western Maryland Scenic Railroad officials are asking for support from the region's elected officials to secure $4 million in total funds to repair the critical Potomac River ...

7. • Scenic Railroad to receive $200K for track maintenance

     Cumberland Times News, Md. via Yahoo News· 3 months ago

     Feb. 6—CUMBERLAND — The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad has been awarded a state grant for $200,000 for track maintenance, according to CEO Wes Heinz. Although the scenic railroad is in the ...

8. • WMSR cancels rides due to track damage

     Cumberland Times News, Md. via Yahoo News· 2 years ago

     Sep. 8—CUMBERLAND — Excursions on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad have been canceled through the weekend due to track damage from recent heavy rains. According to railroad officials, rain ...

9. • Heinz marks one year on the job at WMSR

     Cumberland Times News, Md. via Yahoo News· 2 years ago

     Jun. 15—CUMBERLAND, Md. — It's been full steam ahead at the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad since CEO Wes Heinz came to the attraction one year ago this month. Heinz, hired on June 9, 2021, ...

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      How to Plan the Perfect Trip to the Appalachian Mountains — Home to the 2,194-mile Hiking Trail and...

      Travel+Leisure via Yahoo News· 2 years ago

      Courtesy of Appalachian Trail Conservancy Let's quickly get this out of the way. Yes, you should...