November 14th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad’s Executive Director Wes Heinz spoke with WCBC recently, highlighting the railroad’s successes over the last four seasons.  Improving the railroad through expansion, acquisition, and employment topped the list of accomplishments…

   

“We have purchased three diesels, carried more people each year since 2021 than any other year the railroad was in existence.  We have put in thousands of ties, fixed thousands of feet of track.  We have returned to service six cars.  We have gone from five employees to 40.  We have put nine people through continuing education programs, six people through a job’s grant.”