Logo of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad providing train rides from Cumberland, Maryland utilizing historic steam and diesel locomotives.

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

Our Trains Move Mountains

Featured Excursions

  • Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Frostburg Flyer Winter Service traverses the scenic route between Cumberland and Frostburg, Maryland with a full brunch menu and bar.

    Allegheny Mountain Dinner Train

    Saturday Evenings 7:00PM

    Enjoy date night out on our award-winning Dinner Train! With fresh prepared food, and full bar service, you will certainly enjoy anelegant night on the rails!

  • Murder Mystery Dinner Train

    Select Saturdays January - October

    Are you ready to solve a mystery? Hop on board our Murder Mystery Dinner Train and solve the mystery while you enjoy drinks and dinner on this entertaining journey.

  • Western Maryland Scenic Railroad locomotive No. 1309 pulls the signature Frostburg Flyer service between Cumberland and Frostburg, Maryland.

    Frostburg Flyer

    May - October 2025

    Join us for a scenic ride on the rails! Our signature train ride departs from Cumberland and traverses scenic Mountain Maryland to Frostburg and return, with our steam locomotive or a diesel.

  • The Polar Express™ Train Ride

    The Polar Express™ Train Ride

    November 29th - Christmas Eve

    Characters from the story come to life, sharing stories and treats, while the smell of hot cocoa fills the air. The trip ends with a visit from Santa, making memories that capture the joy of the holidays.

Ride in Style This Winter

Gone are the days when winter was considered the offseason. We've curated an exciting lineup of experiences for the colder months, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. Climb aboard the Allegheny Winter Express for a magical winter adventure, savor a delicious meal paired with intrigue on our Murder Mystery Dinner Train, or delight in the gourmet offerings of the Allegheny Mountain Dinner Train. For entertainment enthusiasts, our Live Event Trains provide a unique journey to captivating performances in Frostburg.

Check out our full train schedule

The Route

Leaving Cumberland, the route travels west through a breach in the Allegheny Mountains over an iron truss bridge, around World Famous Helmstetter’s Curve, and through the 914-foot Brush Tunnel under Piney Mountain. Climbing grades up to 2.8% on the 16-mile trek, the route follows the former Western Maryland Railroad right-of-way, then joins the old Cumberland & Pennsylvania Railroad.

Locomotive 1309

Constructed in 1949 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, Chesapeake & Ohio Railway steam locomotive no. 1309 was built to handle the railroad’s heaviest coal trains throughout Kentucky and West Virginia until it was retired in 1956.

64 years later, no. 1309 has completed an overhaul and restoration and is an outstanding tourist attraction operating trains between Cumberland and Frostburg, Maryland. The locomotive is the largest operating steam locomotive of its type in the world.

A Timeless Experience for Everyone