Western Maryland RR Lettering Sceme Question

Trains Magazine General Discussion
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Howdy,

As is obvious from my avitar, I am a fan of the WM RR. However, I dont know much background on their lettering scemes. When did they quit using the “Fireball” logo and go to the speed lettering on Loco’s and Cars?

Thanks

Chuck

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I myself don’t have a clue, but you might try the Western Maryland Railway Historical Society. They have a discussion forum.

http://moosevalley.org/wmrhs/wmrhsindex.htm

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The 1960’s was an era of graphic revisons for all railroads.

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…Assuming you {Chuck}, speak of the WM RR and not the tourist line…Can’t help with the logo but have an interest of it’s route as it traveled through southern Pennsylvania…{my home state}. You no doubt know much of it is a Trail now.

Famous Salisbury Viaduct near Meyersdale, Pa. is an interesting structure almost 2000’ in length and almost 100’ high in places as it crosses the wide valley, river, ex. B&O RR and 2 highways. The view is really great from up on it which now has a concrete floor and metal sides for safe usage, etc…