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Western Maryland 1309 update

By Rene Schweitzer | April 19, 2021

Restoration of the world’s largest operating Mallet enters the home stretch

Shop update on restoration of Chesapeake & Ohio 2-6-6-2 plus restored coach and plans for stablemate 2-8-0 734

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