March 12th, 2018 by WCBC Radio
With another request for additional funding combined with the anchor steam engine 1309 restoration now on the back burner- questions continue as to the fiscal and operational stability of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. While ridership has been strong in recent years, railroad officials acknowledge that the return of a steam engine could be two years or more away, and additional dollars from state and local government may need to increase. During the weekly meeting of the Allegany County Commissioners, a former employee of the scenic railroad called on the commissioners to have an external audit performed…
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