WMSR 1309: The Frostburg Flyer 10/12/23

First big event of the trip!
After spending the night in Ohio, we made our way to Cumberland, Maryland to chase Western Maryland 1309 on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's "Frostburg Flyer." We managed to see the 1309 and B32-8 #558 power the train from the shops in Ridgeley, West Virginia to Frostburg, Maryland and back amongst the gorgeous fall colors. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the sounds of this marvelous Mallet storm up the mountains. Enjoy!
Taken on 10-12-23

[@lashendawest7509]

Great catches and nice video

[@amtrakandcsxrailfanning351]

great catches and video on this railroad with this big steamer beest
nice horn and whstle action too

[@metalheadrailfan]

The stack talk 👏

[@chendersonrailproductions704]

After all the Maintenance they did she sounds so much better! Fantastic video.

[@matthewpowell2429]

Such an amazing video! I especially like seeing both of these engines together. BTW, what whistle was 1309 wearing?

[@Wmsr1309]

Southern long bell 3 chime

[@NoobyNoob010]

The whistle might be a Southern Long Bell 3 Chime.

[@SouRwy4501Productions]

It is. They’re actually pretty recognizable once you know what to look and listen for.

[@NoobyNoob010]

@@SouRwy4501Productions Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[@theextremeanimator4721]

What's her class's original whistle, then?

[@NoobyNoob010]

@@theextremeanimator4721 The original whistle that 1309 had was a C&O hooter whistle.

[@theextremeanimator4721]

​@@NoobyNoob010 Hold on!
_She and her sisters_ *_ALWAYS_* _had the hooters!?_