Shouts of “Fire!” must have echoed throughout the village of Union Bridge on the night of Dec. 3, 1868, as flames began spreading from the oil house in the Western Maryland Railroad yard to nearby ...

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 ...

Many years have passed since the last of the magnificent Western Maryland Railroad steam engines with their eloquent passenger cars full of anxious people were traveling from their respective towns ...

Whether you're looking to soak in the bright autumn leaves or want to plan a special holiday outing with your family, taking a ride on a railroad in Pennsylvania or Maryland just might be the ticket.

Pen Mar Park, a popular amusement park just over the Md. line near Waynesboro, first opened in 1877. The park was served by the Western Maryland Railroad and a horse-drawn trolley car. The ...