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Western Maryland Railway References - Magazines

I thought it would be really useful if I catalogued all the books, magazine articles and links I've found relating to the Western Maryland Railway.  This is a bibliography of WM-related materials, if you will. There are described in a bit more detail than what you'll find in the Kalmbach magazine index. Western Maryland Railway Historical Society (WMRHS) BMX issues are not listed here. For an index of those, please contact the society.

Only magazine articles are listed here; books are listed on a separate page. If you have knowlege of a magazine article, no matter how small or insignificant, even just a letter to the editor, that is useful and relates to the Western Maryland (could even be another prototype if WM had the same thing (car, motive power, etc.) that is discussed in the article), please send an email to  with details like the entries listed below. Thanks!

Big 6 Author: Robert S. McGonigal Publication: Classic Trains Issue: Volume 6 Number 1 (Spring 2005) Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Description: Six page article on the history of Western Maryland Shay 6. Includes: Prototype Photos

Fast-Freight Articulates Author: Neil Carlson Publication: Classic Trains Steam Glory Issue: Special Edition No. 02 - 2004 Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Description: Article on "super power" articulated locomotives. Includes one large color photo of WM M-1 #1202 stopped with a train of cement hoppers. Also includes a table comparing articulates including the WM M-2. Includes: Prototype Photos

The VO-1000 - Part 11 Baldwin's First Standard 1,000-horsepower Switcher Author: Paul K. Withers Publication: Diesel Era Issue: Volume 16 Number 1, January/February 2005 Publisher: Paul K. Withers Description: Part 11 of the VO-1000 series concentrates on Wabash, Western Maryland, Western Pacific and the Western Railway of Alabama. Includes several photos, builder's numbers and dates and general information. 128 in fireball, 128 in speed, 129 in fireball, 129 in speed, 131 in speed, 132 in speed (2) and 132 in Tennessee Eastman colors. Finally, 132 in current HRM colors Includes: Prototype Photos

Western Maryland's Well-Favored Decapods Author: Raymond W. Brown Publication: Locomotive Quarterly Issue: Volume 01 Number 03, Spring 1977 Publisher: Metaphor, Inc Description: Many prototype photos and article regarding the I-2 Heavy Decapods. Also a couple photos of the I-1, and of heavy decapods with other roadnames. Includes painting of 1112 at the end of the article. Includes: Prototype Photos

Western Maryland's Heavy Consolidations Publication: Locomotive Quarterly Issue: Volume 26 Number 01, Fall 2002 Publisher: Metaphor, Inc Description: Lots of good photos and information on various consolidations (both light and heavy). Includes: Prototype Photos

Rod Type Locomotives of the Greenbrier, Cheat & Elk Railroad Author: George Fizer Publication: Log Train, The Issue: Volume 02 Number 02, October 1983 Publisher: Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association Description: One photo each of WM 454 (1940, Cumberland), H-5a 507 (1940, Cumberland) and B-2 1003 (York, 1941). Also includes table of GC&E road numbers and build dates cross referenced to the WM locomotive they became Includes: Prototype Photos

Feature Issue: The Chaffee Branch Home of the Western Maryland Shays Author: George Fizer Publication: Log Train, The Issue: Volume 03 Number 04, Volume 04 Number 01, January 1986, April 1986 Publisher: Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association Description: Entire issue dedicated to the Chaffee Branch. There is overlap with the BMX articles, also by George Fizer. "Plans" are the normal WM locomotive outline plans as included in the steam data book Includes: Prototype Photos, Maps, Detailed Plans

Western Maryland Shay No. 6 - Part One Author: Various Publication: Log Train, The Issue: Volume 05 Number 03, October 1987 Publisher: Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association Description: Entire issue dedicated to WM #6. Includes lots of information. "Plans" are the normal WM locomotive outline plans as included in the steam data book Includes: Prototype Photos, Detailed Plans

Western Maryland Shay No. 6 - Part Two Author: Various Publication: Log Train, The Issue: Volume 05 Number 04, January 1988 Publisher: Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association Description: Entire issue dedicated to the move of WM #6 from the B&O Museum to Cass Includes: Prototype Photos

Western Maryland Shay No. 6 - Part Three Author: Various Publication: Log Train, The Issue: Volume 06 Number 01, April 1988 Publisher: Mountain State Railroad & Logging Historical Association Description: Entire issue dedicated to the restoration of WM #6 Includes: Very Detailed Prototype Photos

J-1 4-8-4 Painting on Cover Author: Andrew Harmantas Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 01 Number 03, July/August 1980 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: J-1 Painting on Cover Includes: Misc.

USRA Single Sheathed Box Car Author: James E. Lane Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 01 Number 03, July/August 1980 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Article, data and prototype photos including one minor WM photo of the boxcar behind WM 1102 (better photo of 1102 than the boxcar) Includes: Prototype Photos

USRA Single Sheathed Box Car Author: Robert L. Hundman Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 01 Number 03, July/August 1980 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Plans for USRA Single Sheathed Box Car (main plan and then lettering by prototype, including WM fireball) Includes: Detailed Plans

Western Maryland 4-8-4 : Large Engine - Small Drivers - Modern Author: Russ Wilcox Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 01 Number 03, July/August 1980 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Excellent prototype photos and information Includes: Very Detailed Prototype Photos

Western Maryland, Class J-1, 4-8-4 Author: Robert L. Hundman Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 01 Number 03, July/August 1980 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Plans for the J-1 "Potomac" Includes: Detailed Plans

Alco FA-2 Author: Dave Peck Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 05 Number 01, January 1984 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Detailed article, including plans, of the Alco FA-2. One builder's photo of an unnumbered A-A pair of WM FA-2 locomotives in fireball. Also includes roster of all FA-2 locomotives purchased by various railroads. Also includes roof, interior, and exterior detail shots Includes: Very Detailed Prototype Photos, Detailed Plans

Western Maryland Bulkhead Flats : A Greenville Car Author: Robert L. Hundman & Russ Wilcox Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 13 Number 10, October 1992 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Prototype photos and information Includes: Very Detailed Prototype Photos

WM Bulkhead Flat Author: Robert L. Hundman Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 13 Number 10, October 1992 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Plans for the bulkhead flat Includes: Detailed Plans

ARA 1932 Box Car : Part III - Variations on a Theme Author: Martin Lofton Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 14 Number 01, January 1993 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Prototype photos (speed, fireball) details and article Includes: Prototype Photos

1932 ARA Box Car with Duryea Underframe Author: Robert L. Hundman Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 14 Number 01, January 1993 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Plans for the box car Includes: Detailed Plans

WM Bulkhead Flat : Modeling - Part 1 Author: Robert L. Hundman Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 14 Number 01, January 1993 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Article on modeling the bulkhead flat car Includes: Modeling Information

WM Bulkhead Flat : Conclusion Author: Robert L. Hundman Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 14 Number 03, March 1993 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Article on modeling the bulkhead flat car Includes: Modeling Information

WM Passenger Cars : Designed for Locals Author: Russell L. Wilcox Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 14 Number 07, July 1993 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Prototype photos of various WM steam-era passenger cars Includes: Prototype Photos

Bulkhead Flat Car : Western Maryland Author: Glenn Bartolotti Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 17 Number 03, March 1996 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Construction Article for the WM Bulkhead flat (see October 1992 issue for plans). mostly scratch-built by starting with Walther's car. Also see more detailed earlier article by Bob Hundman. Includes: Modeling Information

Western Maryland Section House : Structure at Cascade, Maryland Author: Robert L. Hundman Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 20 Number 11, November 1999 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Prototype photos, article and parts list. Includes: Very Detailed Prototype Photos

Cascade Section House Author: Robert L. Hundman & John McKeeman Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 20 Number 11, November 1999 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Plans for the section house Includes: Detailed Plans

Western Maryland Gondola : Drop End, Plain, Container, Covered Author: Robert L. Hundman Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 22 Number 01, January 2001 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Detailed prototype photos and article Includes: Very Detailed Prototype Photos

Western Maryland Gondola Author: Robert L. Hundman Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 22 Number 01, January 2001 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Plans for the open gondola Includes: Detailed Plans

Western Maryland Covered Gondola Author: Robert L. Hundman Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 22 Number 01, January 2001 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Plans for the covered gondola Includes: Detailed Plans

Western Maryland Well Hole Flat Car : Scratchbuilding - Part One Author: Robert L. Hundman Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 22 Number 12, December 2001 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Part 1 in a series. Article on modeling the well hole flat car from scratch. Includes prototype builder's photo of WM Well Hole Flat 6011 in speed Includes: Modeling Information

Western Maryland Well Hole Flat Car Author: Robert L. Hundman Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 22 Number 12, December 2001 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Plans for the well-hole flat car Includes: Detailed Plans

Western Maryland Well Hole Flat Car : Part two Author: Robert L. Hundman Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 23 Number 01, January 2002 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Part 2 in a series. Article on modeling the well hole flat car from scratch Includes prototype photo of WM Well Hole Flat 60xx (Presumably 6011) in speed, with load Includes: Modeling Information

WM Well Hole Flat Car Modeling : Conclusion Author: Robert L. Hundman Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 23 Number 02, February 2002 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Part 3 in a series. Article on modeling the well hole flat car from scratch Includes: Modeling Information

Baldwin DRS 4-4-1500 Road Switcher Author: Robert L. Hundman Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 23 Number 07, July 2002 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Plans for modeling the 4-4-1500. Prototype shown is WM Includes: Detailed Plans

Baldwin's First B-B Road Switchers : DRS 4-4-1500 Author: Peter C. Weiglin and Kenneth L. Douglas Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 23 Number 07, July 2002 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Article with photos about the prototype. Shown are 170 (fireball), 174 (fireball) and other roads Includes: Prototype Photos

Baldwin DRS 4-4-1500 : A Time Line in Photos Author: Robert L. Hundman Publication: Mainline Modeler Issue: Volume 23 Number 08, August 2002 Publisher: Hundman Publishing Description: Photos of the Baldwin DRS 4-4-1500 switcher including WM 171 (speed) and WM 170 (speed) Includes: Prototype Photos

Western Maryland 4-6-6-4 Author: Robert Hundman Publication: Model Railroader Issue: Volume 27 Number 10, October 1960 Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Description: Prototype photos and plans for the WM Challengers Includes: Very Detailed Prototype Photos, Detailed Plans

Western Maryland 50-ton coaling station Publication: Model Railroader Issue: Volume 29 Number 12, December 1962 Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Description: Prototype plans of timber tower built for the Baltimore Terminal in 1914 by the T.W. Snow Construction Company Includes: Detailed Plans

Western Maryland Shay : Largest of the Shays Author: Allen J. Brewster Publication: Model Railroader Issue: Volume 38 Number 05, May 1971 Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Description: Prototype photos (including cab interior) and plans for WM Shay #6. Issue has lots of other Shay information as well. Includes: Very Detailed Prototype Photos, Detailed Plans

The great WM 2-8-0 Author: Robert L. Hundman Publication: Model Railroader Issue: Volume 39 Number 11, November 1972 Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Description: Excellent prototype photos (including cab interior), and plans of the H-9 Consolidations. Includes: Very Detailed Prototype Photos, Detailed Plans

Western Maryland Decapods Author: J. Harold Geissel and GOrdon Odegard Publication: Model Railroader Issue: Volume 52 Number 06, June 1985 Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Description: Prototype photos (including cab interior) and plans for the WM I-2 decapods Includes: Very Detailed Prototype Photos, Detailed Plans

Western Maryland's Cumberland Station Author: Harold W. Russell Publication: Model Railroader Issue: Volume 67 Number 01, January 2000 Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Description: Prototype photos and excellent plans for the WM's station in cumberland. Includes floorplan and interior shots. Includes: Very Detailed Prototype Photos, Detailed Plans

Western Maryland Railway's Class M-2 4-6-6-4 Locomotives Author: Denny Wertz Publication: Prototype Modeler Issue: Volume 03 Number 05, April 1980 Publisher: Prototype Modeler, Inc. Description: Article, prototype photos, parts list and information on modeling the locomotive by starting with the AHM model Includes: Prototype Photos, Modeling Information

Accurate ACF Covered Hopper Models, Part IV : Railroad-Owned Grey Cars Author: Ed Hawkins Publication: Railmodel Journal Issue: Volume 03 Number 05, October 1991 Publisher: Golden Bell Press Description: Photos of various covered hoppers, including a small 3/4 photo of WM 5105 in herald. Includes basic paint information for that car. Article also includes a partial roster of all 70 ton covered hopper cars built by ACF circa 1936-1953, including WM. Includes: Prototype Photos, Modeling Information

Eastern-style Steel Cabooses : Western Maryland Author: Robert Schleicher Publication: Railmodel Journal Issue: Volume 03 Number 05, October 1991 Publisher: Golden Bell Press Description: Includes photo of Life Like model 1804 in speed, 1891 in R/W/B and Small Prototype photos of WM 1819 in R/W/B in a string of 6 WM R/W/B cabooses. 3/4 Shot of WM 1874 in R/W/B, side shot of WM 1891 in Chessie, and small end shots of two WM cabooses, one in R/W/B, the other in speed. Includes: Prototype Photos, Modeling Information

Modeling Freight Cars of the Fifties : Western Maryland Channel Side 55-Ton Hoppers from Stewart's kit Author: Ed Hawkins Publication: Railmodel Journal Issue: Volume 08 Number 12, May 1997 Publisher: Golden Bell Press Description: Includes prototype photo of WM 15528 in speed. Also includes dimensional information and roster both in text. Includes: Misc.

Passenger Car Modeling: Boston & Maine and WM Coaches from Bethlehem Car Works Kits Author: John R. Greene of Bethlehem Car Works Publication: Railmodel Journal Issue: Volume 09 Number 01, June 1997 Publisher: Golden Bell Press Description: Article on modeling passenger cars. Includes model construction photos and a prototype photo of WM coach 832 Includes: Prototype Photos, Modeling Information

Ride and Railfan the West Virginia Central Author: Todd M Atkinson, Alan R Nichols Publication: Railpace Newsmagazine Issue: Volume 21 Number 07, Issue 231, July 2002 Publisher: GRIT Commercial Printing Description: Lots of maps of the route and photos of the WVC locomotives including BL-2 #82, F7A #67, F7B #415?. Also a few older prototype and non-WM photos. Includes: Maps

Consolidation Cover Photo Author: Mark C. Perri Publication: Railpace Newsmagazine Issue: Volume 22 Number 04, Issue 240, April 2003 Publisher: GRIT Commercial Printing Description: Cover Photo of WMSR #734 in the snow with a photo freight Includes: Misc.

Fire and Ice - Steam Photo Freights Charters on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Author: Mark C. Perri Publication: Railpace Newsmagazine Issue: Volume 22 Number 04, Issue 240, April 2003 Publisher: GRIT Commercial Printing Description: Photos and information about the photo freights Includes: Prototype Photos

The Western Maryland: A Corporate History Author: George M. Leilich Publication: Railroad History Issue: 155 - Autumn 1986 Publisher: The Railway & Locomotive Historical Society, Inc. Description: Historical article Includes: Misc.

Steam Locomotives of the Western Maryland Author: William D. Edson Publication: Railroad History Issue: 155 - Autumn 1986 Publisher: The Railway & Locomotive Historical Society, Inc. Description: Article, photos and information on the various steam locomotives of the WM. Includes: Prototype Photos

The Ubiquitous Northeastern Caboose Author: Dick Steinbrenner Publication: Railroad Model Craftsman Issue: Volume 51 Number 02, July 1982 Publisher: Carstens Publications Description: The first of three parts takes a look at the Reading designed Northeastern caboose and follows its development on the Reading Lines Includes: prototype photos, rosters, plans by Chuck Yungkurth Includes: Very Detailed Prototype Photos, Detailed Plans

The Ubiquitous Northeastern Caboose Author: Dick Steinbrenner Publication: Railroad Model Craftsman Issue: Volume 51 Number 03, August 1982 Publisher: Carstens Publications Description: The second part of this series examines Northeastern cabooses of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Includes: prototype photos, rosters, plans by Chuck Yungkurth Includes: Very Detailed Prototype Photos, Detailed Plans

The Ubiquitous Northeastern Caboose Author: Dick Steinbrenner Publication: Railroad Model Craftsman Issue: Volume 51 Number 04, September 1982 Publisher: Carstens Publications Description: The final part of this series covers the cabooses of the WM, P&WV, CNJ, L&HR, LNE and Conrail. Includes: prototype photos, rosters, plans by Chuck Yungkurth Includes: Very Detailed Prototype Photos, Detailed Plans

Chessie Publication: Railroad Press, The Issue: Issue #59, Oct / Nov / Dec 2003 Publisher: Jaime F.M Serensits Description: Article on Chessie System. Includes Photos of Chessie/WM 4361, 4365, 4370, 6409, 6416, 7548, Keystone Viaduct, WM Chessie caboose (unknown #) on Spring Garden Drawbridge Includes: Prototype Photos

Western Maryland : Whatever Becamd of the Western Maryland Part 1 - Going out as it came in - quietly Author: Don Philips Publication: Trains Issue: Volume 40 Number 07, May 1980 Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Description: Nostalgic story and information about the things that led to the end of the WM. Includes B&W prototype photos in fireball, speed, chessie, as well as the WM system map and a photo of hurricane Agnes damage Includes: Prototype Photos

Western Maryland : Part 2 - A mixing of colors - You can't always see it, but the WM still is there Author: Don Phillips Publication: Trains Issue: Volume 40 Number 08, June 1980 Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Description: Nostalgic story and information about the waning days of the WM including B&W photos of units in RWB and Chessie paint. Also includes a map of all WM trains at 10:00 am on Friday June 16, 1978. Includes talley of WM's share of Chessie's power Includes: Prototype Photos

Collossus of the Decapods : They held their own against Challengers 13 years their junior Author: Bert Pennypacker Publication: Trains Issue: Volume 44 Number 01, November 1983 Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Description: Great article, lots of prototype photos of the I-2 2-10-0 including cab interior Includes: Very Detailed Prototype Photos

Challengers Over the Alleghenies : Were Western Maryland's 4-6-6-4's overrated or under-appreciated? Author: Bert Pennypacker Publication: Trains Issue: Volume 52 Number 04, Number 4, April 1992 Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Description: Excellent detailed article and prototype photos Includes: Prototype Photos

The Big Engines Author: Robert A. Le Massena Publication: Trains Magazine Issue: June 1968 Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Description: Referred from Kenny Green Jr. : Article (8 Pages) "The Big Engines". Autor describes the decline of steam power of engines built after 1937. Small mention of WM; "the decline of perfection, if that is the term, was clearly evident in 1940. Western Maryland and Delaware & Hudson 4-6-6-4's were abnormally heavy for their power, and their grates were unusually small (119 and 108 square feet respectively.) In these respects they were no better than locomotives built a decade earlier....." Includes: Misc.

Underdogs Really Are Better - The Western Maryland: Cumberland, MD, 1973 Author: Tom Biery Publication: Trains Magazine Issue: Volume 64 Number 02 Publisher: Kalmbach Publishing Description: Story about the WM vs. the B&O in Cumberland. Includes photos of F7A56 in speed, RS3 191 in speed, F7A 238 in speed, F7A 235 in circus, F7A 62 in circus,SD40 7495 in speed, MY Tower the MD Junction Sand Tower with B&O 4547, WM hoppers at Westernport, 1973 map of Cumberland Includes: Prototype Photos, Maps

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