[4K] Chesapeake & Ohio 1309 Debut - Western Maryland Scenic Polar Express Steam Trains

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Chesapeake & Ohio 2-6-6-2 1309 debuts on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. The last Baldwin steam locomotive finally returns to service to operate on the former Western Maryland Railway out of Cumberland, MD.
Chesapeake & Ohio 1309 was built in November 1949, notably the last steam engine built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for a Class I American railroad. This 2-6-6-2 H-6 Mallet operated primarily on coal trains in West Virginia and Kentucky until its retirement in 1956. It was moved to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum in Baltimore, MD in 1975 and remained there on display until 2014.
Western Maryland Scenic Railroad acquired the 1309 as a more powerful addition to their tourist train operations, expanding on their steam operations with 2-8-0 734. Following a lengthy restoration, the 1309 debuted in December 2021 on a series of Polar Express trips to Helmstetters Curve. These trips are merely a teaser for a more regular schedule in the following season.
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[@Triplex5014]

It's amazing how I interpret that whistle. It's like the locomotive expresses it's sadness and anger at the same time, being sad because the golden age of steam is gone long time ago, the cry for all the steam locomotives that are long gone and being angry at the diesel locomotives who pushed steam out of service. Amazing for a single-chime Hooter.

[@coppercruz3605]

Awesome Video:) I'm glad to see 1309 back and running again, its an amazing Baldwin steam locomotive.

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Glad you enjoyed

[@christopherbuckley94]

This looks like a good one for a future fan trip.

[@alanwright7819]

That thing is AWESOME! I can’t wait to go see it!

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Definitely worth checking out

[@brendenkennedy4304]

Wow I didn't know that his steam engine was on the the old C&O line before moving over to the Western Maryland line. This steam locomotive looks really cool. Great footage and a fantastic video good sir.

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Glad you enjoyed

[@trainknut]

The fact twelve people didn't know 1309 was built for C&O is astonishing to me

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Wait until they find out about Lake Superior & Ishpeming 34

[@trainknut]

@@DynamoProductions-trains I still think they should restore her original look just to confuse all the people who think WMSR actually uses WM steam

[@russby3554]

I got to see this old girl running today at Helmstetter curve. She's made a lot of us locals very happy!

[@georgecarter838]

A very well done video. Great locations and focus on the big girl moving along. Good job! It's just my opinion, but I think they should have mounted an authentic Western Maryland whistle on her to give her her own identity.

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Glad you enjoyed

[@trainknut]

I like the hooter, it's appropriate for an Appalachian articulated, especially a C&O one.

[@chendersonrailproductions704]

Fantastic video guys! Was good seeing jon again for the first time in a while. Hope yall have a merry christmas.

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Glad you enjoyed

[@BenBensonStudios]

I wish I could’ve gone. Definitely gonna see her next year.

[@user-yc6hi8zt3d]

hello from Moscow! my son Lev, 1.5 years old, loves your channel, loves locomotive! I love Maryland! 🇷🇺🇺🇸💪

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Thank you. Glad you two are enjoying our videos.

[@pinchy08]

Finally. I thought I’d never see C&O now WM 1309 chugging on the WMSRR. What a perfect debut. Becoming the Polar Express.

[@thecarolinianrailfan8339]

Nice footage. Let's hope 1309 steams on for many years to come.

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

After all that time and money put into it, certainly. We will definitely be back filming in 2022

[@RailfanLoy]

Love the whistle

[@wolfgangpfeilergartenbahnd6530]

Very nicely filmed, a fantastic video.👍👍👍🎥 Merry Christmas.🎅🎄🎄

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Thank you very much. Hope you'll enjoy more of our videos to come.

[@kevp9601]

I Love Christmas The Most

[@Scagguy4014]

i cant wait to drive that beast

[@kevp9601]

Merry Christmas, You Awesome Steam Locomotive

[@RubbleByte]

Well I never thought they’d do it but they resurrected another beast from the dormant iron horse stables of Baltimore.

[@kevp9601]

This is so Beautiful, and I Love It a Lot. :-D

[@HunterLohseRRVideos]

East coast meet up for the entire Dynamo Crew to photograph 1309? That sounds like a great idea 😀

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

We’re all for it

[@eliwilson97]

An Honorable Salute from me to You and Eau!

[@ckPUNISHER1992]

Hell of a job!!!

[@MrBsHiawathalandRails]

Awesome video.

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Glad you enjoyed

[@eprohoda]

yahhoo!broth.Enjoyed, that is great masterpiece.🌟

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Glad you enjoyed

[@fairportrails107]

Very nice footage

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Thanks

[@fairportrails107]

@@DynamoProductions-trains np

[@ironhorsethrottlemaster5202]

That whistle is horrific somebody get a five- chime whistle on that locomotive with the quickness

[@amtrakandcsxrailfanning351]

great awesome video and catches of this railroads polar express runs with this big beast back in action nice horn and whstle action too

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

It always put on a good show

[@amtrakandcsxrailfanning351]

It sure duse@@DynamoProductions-trains

[@warhawkplane9564]

734 used to be Mountain thunder now it’s 1309 turn to run the railroad 🚂⛰⚡️

[@courtneyhirsh2271]

734 was flogged pretty hard.well earned rest.hopefully a full rebuild

[@evanf1293]

Can't wait to see what the future has in store for 1309 at WMSR.

[@drake_the_ohioan_j50]

*I found you*

[@evanf1293]

@@drake_the_ohioan_j50 ?

[@drake_the_ohioan_j50]

@@evanf1293 i don't know, I just wasn't expecting to find you

[@evanf1293]

@@drake_the_ohioan_j50 um ok?

[@keeperofsteamstudios6654]

Phenomenal video! Glad to have seen 1309 in operation!

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Thanks

[@EngineerDaylight]

Why do people hate on 1309 so much, it looks amazing

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Pretty sure the issues people have with it are more to do with how many delays the rebuild had over the engine itself. Once it gets some more running in for the year, people should be more impressed by it

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Awesome video!!!

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Thanks

[@jasonanderson6583]

Good to have another articulate steam engine running

[@brianfalzon6739]

Would love to hear that J1 Potomac Whistle back on her!

[@MackeyBigBoy4014]

Same here

[@phillyfan-182]

The whistle sounds like the n&w 1218

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

It’s the same kind of whistle, a Norfolk & Western hooter

[@SimonTog]

Wonderful video, and Merry Christmas :)

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Glad you enjoyed

[@tonycoldtrain]

👍 I watch the video with pleasure, thank you🤟🤟🤟

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Glad you enjoyed

[@TGM_2018_III]

As bad as we have all seen WMSR in recent times, at least they have a operating steam locomotive now

[@walkerdalton11435]

Another one yes

[@rocktrout8773]

I was wondering, what day or days were you there? I’m only asking as my and my friends were there on the 18th and I wanted to know if we missed you or not.

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

We were filming on Saturday and Sunday

[@crazys8s]

So, probably a dumb question, but is 1309 pulling everything? Or are the diesels helping? Or are they just there in case 1309 breaks down

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

The diesels are there as backup and to pull the train back to Cumberland.

[@09JDCTrainMan]

From what I recently learned, any newly restored locomotive is subject to failure due to not being thoroughly tested over a long period of time, but luckily, it looks like that hasn't happened. Either way, yes, 1309 is doing the pulling to Helmstetter's curve.

[@williamclaxton6530]

Not only that 1309 holds the rails better than 734 because it has two trailing wheels and it's a 2662

[@huseyinsidar1212]

❤❤❤

[@CoalChrome]

we all made fun of 1309 but ngl it's nice having it done. if only they could turn it around

[@CaptainCrutch]

Just have to fix the track to the turntable… it is in the plans!

[@1chuck96]

Does the old poage, (sp?) waterspout still work at Cumberland?

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

The spout still works and was used throughout the weekend

[@1chuck96]

@@DynamoProductions-trains When was the last time "it" was used as I remember a trip using GTW 6323 who took on water in Durand, MI back somewhere in 1960-61 from a similar "plug" and on it's way to Detroit, MI, and her injectors "plugged-up" about half way there and they had to dump the fire. 'Reason being is that I'd hate to see something similar happen to 1309 but make NO MISTAKE... water has all kind of "slimy-shit" in it, especially if it isn't used periodically. Most all the roads used "water-bricks" that they tossed into the tender BEFORE they added water, but if you're putting in "slime", the bricks ain't gonna do you no good...just be REAL careful and run the Poage extensively before putting it in "baby"

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Last time it was used was April 2016 when 734 made its last trips.

[@willthetrill4849]

Now to get one of the surviving Allegheny's running

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Considering the 1309 is estimated to have cost 3.5 million to restore, I can’t imagine an Allegheny being much better

[@Thatonerandomguy1331]

@@DynamoProductions-trains tbh all the surviving alleghenys are on display indoors, so i dont expect them to be in bad condition.

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

It doesn’t matter, it’s too much locomotive for any tourist railroad or class one to really consider operating. Before you bring up 1218 or 4014, those are the exceptions, not the rule.

[@willthetrill4849]

@@DynamoProductions-trains it would be different if CSX had a steam program

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Always nice seeing fans telling companies how they should spend their money

[@BillGuldenschuh]

The diesel locomotives on the tail end I'm guessing are for electricity and dynamic braking?

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

They’re there as backup and to pull the train back down the hill

[@BillGuldenschuh]

@@DynamoProductions-trains Oh okay, that makes perfect sense now. That Hooter whistle echoing through the mountains is majestic.

[@molossis]

Who would of thought this engine would be paired with a CSX hitting a crossing

[@luislaplume8261]

Back when you really had to know about mechanics and measurements. A basic blue collar requirement that helped build America!

[@Schmitty-zm7fz]

Why not all the way to frostburg?

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Because Helmstetter’s is where they set up the North Pole. It also allowed them to run more trips each day

[@phatboy3718]

Wait wheres 734?

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Awaiting rebuild.

[@phatboy3718]

I wonder if 734 double heading with 1309

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

That’s years away if it ever happens

[@phatboy3718]

Ok

[@mtcemngr5292]

Will anybody enlighten me as how come bell ringing in locos, there is none such thing in here, India? I'm asking this question for nearly a decade I say.

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

The bell is a warning device, used mostly when the engine is starting up movement and at crossings.

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

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[@riccardogatti4038]

big boy?

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

No

[@Thatonerandomguy1331]

Is that a leak on her left side?

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

There’s always steam coming out of something, especially in the cold

[@Thatonerandomguy1331]

@@DynamoProductions-trains oh, thank god it isnt a leak

[@tylergreen4843]

4:21 that Crack doesn't look good

[@joneau261]

Looks like grime to me

[@CaptainCrutch]

What crack? There’s no crack…

[@TheT-90thatstaresintoyoursoul]

What crack? Thats just were the exterior boiler plates meet. They are just there so it looks smooth, there is no crack, as the actual boiler is hidden by the plating

[@phatboy3718]

1309 is big steam locomotive you know thats sounds no crack

[@waynekeer]

Could use drone to record

[@DynamoProductions-trains]

Out of all of our members only one of us has a drone, and I think the rest of us prefer tripod and gimbal shots - can't mount a DSLR to a drone, and we have much more creative control with a DSLR.

[@waynekeer]

@@DynamoProductions-trains few images by drone will be interesting