The Western Maryland Railway was never a large Class 1 rail carrier; but during its 131 colorful years of existence; it provided extremely fast; efficient; and reliable freight; coal-hauling; and passenger service in the states it served. This book contains images from the history of this remarkable railroad and also provides the reader the opportunity to see how the legacy of the Western Maryland Railway is being maintained and remembered even today at some of its well-known train stations; such as in Cumberland and Union Bridge; Maryland; now home to the Western Maryland Railway Historical Society (WMRHS). The Western Maryland is now gone; but through the wonderful images captured and preserved by the WMRHS and private archival photograph collections; the dream of the railway will live on.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Lewis and Clark were only the beginning!By Susan P. PhillipsThis is a wonderful little book about many places now known as historical St. Charles. The pictures of now; and the historical then pictures give a good insight into how and why St. Chareles; MO; has thrived and become a unique community in eastern Missouri. We have lived here for over thirty years and have greatly enjoyed learning about the changes as the town moved from century to century. St. Charles dates back into the 1700s but had developed into a well rounded contemporary city with a unique historical district and many long standing traditions. The book brings the community to life. We have this book together with several others about our area in our guest room. Our guests have noted it; too.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent BookBy Seedless MelancholyThe organization is completed for you; shows the old picture and the new picture. It is amazing of the original buildings over 200 years old in St. Charles. There is so much history and artifacts located in Historic St. Charles; MO. I wish the now pictures were at the same angle as the original.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Nice giftBy rockears10bought this as a gift for someone that grew up in and worked in the St. Charles area. This person loved the old photos and historical text that goes with them.
