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 5 by Elaine R

November 24, 2025

Elaine R

Best Polar Express Experience Ever!!

This was the best polar express train ride. Have been on a couple but the interaction between the train staff and riders made it best of all. My grandson who is 5 was in absolute awe. He has seen the...

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Rated 5 by Jeff C

November 24, 2025

Jeff C

An awesome experience!

We kicked off the holiday season with a ride on Western Maryland Scenic Railroad's Polar Express, and what a great trip it was! Total roundtrip on the train was close to 90 minutes. We bought the...

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Rated 5 by David H

November 22, 2025

David H

Fun and uplifting!

Fun trip with staff dancing and singing in the train car aisle. Even Santa appeared! High quality trip with engine 1309 pulling and pushing.

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