CUMBERLAND, Md. (WBFF) — In the heart of Maryland, just two hours West of Baltimore, sits a town once rich in coal and railroading. While Cumberland’s economy has declined since the late 20th century, ...

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, with ...

Trains in America sometimes get a bad write-up. The U.S. rail network is the largest in the world and was once a hugely important element of regular public transport. However, planes and automobiles ...

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 ...

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.

CUMBERLAND, Md. -- Deep in the Brush Tunnel, with coal smoke and steam filling the air, there is scant light in the open cab of Engine No. 734. The locomotive's large, round pressure gauge glows dimly ...

Both rail lines on a trestle bridge spanning the Potomac River from Maryland to Harpers Ferry, W.Va., are expected to be ready for train traffic Tuesday after a fire in the middle of the bridge on ...

Early Indian summer burned pleasantly upon Baltimore one morning last week. On the fifth floor of the Standard Oil Building windows were open, street noises drifted into the busy executive offices of ...