Restore The Thunder
Fuel the Fire, Restore the Thunder
Thanks to Great Scenic Railway Journeys, every donation will be matched up to $10,000, with all proceeds benefiting Mountain Thunder, 734.
Great Scenic Railway Journeys—an Emmy Award-winning public television series hosted and produced by Robert Van Camp—has been a proud partner of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. Through this continued collaboration, we’ve been able to offer a variety of unique and memorable passenger excursion experiences aboard our trains.
Make A Donation
The 734 will require a full rebuild from the railhead to the top of the smokestack, help bring this Maryland icon back to the high iron with a tax-deductible gift.
Restoration Updates
Stay informed about the progress on Mountain Thunder and see how your donation dollars are driving this restoration project forward.
Take A Ride
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our income is brought in by ticket sales, donations, and grants. Your ride on the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad will bring us closer to hearing her whistle blow once again.
Hear Her Story
Built in 1916 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, it is a 2-8-0 "Consolidation" type that once served the Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad. Known for its distinctive whistle and powerful presence, WMSR 734 attracts railfans and tourists and has served as an icon of Cumberland, Maryland since her arrival in 1992.