Chesapeake & Ohio RR 2-6-6-2 No. 1309
Ridgeley, WV, United States 		Location: Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (Shop)
Status: Operational
Posted: Nov 22, 2021 @ 11:11:55 by Matthew Gardner
Engine has just made its first test run up the main line of Western Maryland Scenic pulling train!
Posted: Jul 20, 2021 @ 19:07:20 by Brian Wentworth
Yes the WMSR is in Cumberland, the train shop is in Ridgely, WV.
Posted: May 20, 2021 @ 12:05:48 by patrick
wrong place. the WMSR is in cumberland, MD.
Posted: Jan 1, 2021 @ 18:01:50 by Matthew Gardner
Please change status to operational.
Posted: Jan 1, 2021 @ 05:01:06 by Russell Newman
The former Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Baldwin built 2-6-6-2 No. 1309 steamed and moved for the very first time on New Years Eve 2020. This marks the end of its restoration as No. 1309 will enter service on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad in 2021 as the largest steam locomotive to run on a American tourist railroad.
Posted: May 31, 2019 @ 13:05:28 by Jonah Snyder
As of writing this note, the WSMR plans to get the 1309 back into service this July.
Posted: May 2, 2017 @ 12:05:33 by
The return of 1309 has been delayed. The crew has no more funding at the moment and has temporarily put the restoration on halt. Hopefully, it will not be long before more funds are put to the restoration and 1309 will be back soon.
Posted: Jan 13, 2017 @ 10:01:43 by
The Western Maryland announced that 1309 is expected to be finished in May and start test runs. Her first excursion is set for July 1st given that no major issues arise during testing.
Posted: Oct 10, 2016 @ 11:10:12 by steven cage
C&O 2-6-6-2 number 1309 will be back in steam in November the 4th i hope mate!!!
Posted: Aug 15, 2014 @ 12:08:37 by Bill
1309 has been moved to WMSR where she will be rebuilt They plan on firing her up in 2016.
Posted: Jul 17, 2014 @ 14:07:52 by steven cage
"C&O NO.1309 a 2-6-6-2 Steamer will love Return to steam in 2016 2 years mate!"
Posted: Jun 21, 2014 @ 24:06:32 by Bill
1309 has been moved to the B&O shop. where it will be prepared so it can be loaded on a CSX flatcar to be moved by rail to the WMSR shop where she will under go her Rebuild to run with Mountain Thunder #734. WMSR is also selling tickets for September to get up close for pictures an even a night time shooting. Looking Forward to seeing her fired up again
Posted: May 6, 2014 @ 12:05:38 by Jason L
1309 will soon say farewell to the B&O museum. It has just been announced that the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad will acquire and move the locomotive to Cumberland to be restored for operation, as a result of an agreement that was reached between the railroad and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum. The move to get 1309 out of Baltimore to Cumberland is expected to take place this summer.
Posted: Dec 16, 2005 @ 10:12:28 by Tyler
This engine was part of the last order for American steam from the Baldwin Locomotive Works