Maryland Midland 301 leads train UBHF West

The Union Bridge - Highfield Turn sits on the CSX interchange track while collecting cars for it's return to Union Bridge, MD

MMID UBST's conductor climbs on a loaded lumber car for the ride back to the mainline switch. The crew needs to get this loaded car off the lead, so they can pull 2 empties out of the Snavely For... (more)

MMID UBST's power pauses on its way east to Finksburg, in order to switch some cars for Snavely Forest Products in Medford.

MMID 301 leads UBST eastbound through the grade crossing at Mckinstrys Mill Road.

MMID 301 and 305 lead UBST on a cold Tuesday morning, as it takes the switch to leave the MDOT line for the connection track, that will ultimately lead back to the MMID mainline.

CSX Z438 (aka MMID UBHF) pauses on the CSX main in the Highfield Yard at MP 93, so the conductor can remove the EOT and align the switch to the siding. Z438 will drop its 2 cars on the west end of... (more)

MMID UBHF climbs to Sabiasville, passing trees finally showing fall colors.

MMID UBHF crosses Y-Road heading west. Engine 300 was Dead-In-Transit, but would be used for the return trip from Highfield, as they would be bringing back approx. 70 cars.

MMID UBHF slowly rolls out of the yard, across Main Street, on its way west.

The UBHF engineer pulls the days consist off of a siding in the yard, onto the main.

The UBHF engineer brings the power off the shop tracks onto the main to start the afternoon by doing a little switching before heading west to Highfield. **(Note: Signed release form to enter MM... (more)

Before making their scheduled afternoon run, MMID UBHF power (engines 301 and 300) head down Farquhar Street back to the MMID yard after switching the Lehigh Portland Cement Yard. **(Note added o... (more)

MMID UBTT leans through the turn, as engine 301 pulls and 304 pushs the Union Bridge - Taneytown run back to Union Bridge, after visiting the local propane dealer.

Maryland Midland Engine 301 pulls the Union Bridge - Highfield run westbound under a low, fading sun.