Railroad Grows As Local Family Attraction

The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad has been around for decades and its popularity has taken off in recent years.  Executive Director Wes Heinz noted that while the original intent was a focus on attracting tourists and locomotive enthusiasts, he has overseen a transition to emphasize local citizenry taking advantage of the railroad’s many attractions…

“You know, Cumberland impacts about 120-150,000 people if you draw a circle around 50 miles. And those parents and those grandparents – they want things that are anchors for their kids and their grandkids.”