Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

• SeasonThe Frostburg Flyer is currently advertised May–October. Dinner trains run on selected Saturdays January–November, and the Allegheny Winter Express is listed January–April; exact dates vary
• ArriveThe excursion page says boarding begins 30 minutes before departure, while the railroad’s terms advise arriving 45 minutes early. Use 45 minutes as the safer planning margin
• ParkingThe gated Canal Place lot directly in front of the station is listed at $1 per hour and accepts Visa or Mastercard debit/credit. City garages, lots and street parking have separate rules and rates
• AccessibilityWheelchair accommodations are currently limited to Standard Coach boarding at Cumberland. The operator says it cannot provide wheelchair deboarding at Frostburg; contact ticketing before purchase for the exact departure
• WeatherThe mountain is cooler than Cumberland and the layover includes outdoor walking. Dress for the forecast and check official service notices before departure
• RestroomsRestroom availability depends on car and class. Contact the railroad before booking if an onboard accessible restroom is essential
• Signature TripThe Frostburg Flyer is approximately 4.5 hours round trip, including about 90 minutes in Frostburg
• RouteThe climb includes the Cumberland Narrows, Helmstetter’s Curve, nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain and the 916-foot Brush Tunnel
• PowerWeekday Frostburg Flyers are advertised with diesel power. The operator still lists No. 1309 as undergoing routine FRA inspection; verify current weekend power before travel because equipment can substitute
• Coach FareThe current Frostburg Flyer page lists standard coach at $45 adult and $40 child age 12 and under. Lunch, dome and age-21-plus lounge inventory has separate pricing and availability
• Seating ClassesCoach, lunch and dome classes are offered for all ages when listed. Lounge service is age 21+. Specific cars and services depend on the chosen departure
• DepartureCheck in at the Cumberland station, 13 Canal Street. The Frostburg stop is a layover, not a separate origin for the standard round trip unless the live product explicitly says otherwise
• Frostburg LayoverA complimentary Frostburg shuttle is advertised on weekends. Confirm that day’s service and return to 19 Depot Street before the announced reboarding time
• Onboard RulesService animals are permitted; pets are not. Smoking, vaping and outside alcohol are prohibited. Review the exact excursion page for food and beverage terms
• ChangesFrostburg Flyer terms list refunds through 14 days before departure and current-year credit for qualifying cancellations inside that window; same-day and no-show purchases receive no refund or credit
• ContactCall 301-759-4400 or email info@wmsr.com for ticketing, accessibility, current motive power and schedule questions

The official locomotive collection includes steam locomotives 1309 and 734 plus diesels 558, 501, 539 and 561, but a collection listing is not an operating guarantee. No. 1309 is a Baldwin-built 1949 Chesapeake & Ohio H-6 2-6-6-2 that made its first Western Maryland Scenic revenue trip on December 17, 2021. The operator’s current Frostburg Flyer page still describes it as undergoing routine FRA inspection even though earlier 2026 material anticipated a July return. No. 501, a former Pennsylvania Railroad diesel built in May 1963 and acquired from Conrail in 1995, is identified by the railroad as a workhorse. Weekday Flyers are explicitly advertised as diesel-powered, and the railroad reserves the ability to substitute locomotives, cars and services. Book for the route and experience unless the live product confirms the specific locomotive you require.