Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

Western Maryland 1309 pauses for water at Cumberland Station Photo
Take a trip through Mountain Maryland behind the largest operating steam locomotive on the East Coast! Climb 1,291 vertical feet from Cumberland to Frostburg through the Allegany mountains. We offer The Frostburg Flyer, Dinner Trains, and more!
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Location
13 Canal St
Cumberland, MD
21502
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  • ADA Accessible
  • Admission/Tickets Required
  • Concessions
  • Educational Resources Available
  • Family-Friendly
  • Free Parking
  • Group Tour Rates Offered
  • Group-Friendly
  • Maximum Group Participants
    100
  • Meeting Facilities
  • On-site Dining
  • Student Group-Friendly
  • Tour Length
    3 hrs. max
  • Weddings
Rated 4 by RSS R

August 31, 2025

RSS R

Pretty good experience. Read on for caveats and tips.

I love trains. I desperately wanted to give the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad 5 stars for keeping rail history alive. But I cannot, and you should be aware of several shortcomings that make me...

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Rated 2 by Kathy M

August 24, 2025

Kathy M

Dinner Train not recommended

Not really scenic, dinner takes awhile to be served, lights/candles don't work at some tables. Servers friendly and train ride is slow for those who suffer from motion sickness.

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Rated 3 by EDWINE304

August 23, 2025

EDWINE304

Scenic? Trees...trees..trees.

It is not really scenic. Its mostly trees. As for the ride its ok. You board the train in Cumberland and it takes you to Frostsburg for a 90 minute layover. But the surrounding area does not offer...

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