January 31st, 2018 by WCBC Radio

The original goal was to have a fully restored steam engine up and running in 2017 for the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad- however that never happened- and escalating costs for the project has left that project in limbo as the 2018 season gets up and running. The tourist train is celebrating its 30^th anniversary this year and while there will be additional themed excursions- steam engine 1309 is not part of the plans. Cost for rehabbing the engine has hit the $2 million mark- and with county and state sources tapped at this point- it leaves the railroad scrambling to find the remaining $500,000.  Mike Brant serves as chair of the railroad’s board of directors…