Railways: Connecting Western Maryland -- Mountain Ridge HRM (2015)

A 2015 MRHS Historical Research Methods Production Documentary Railways: Connecting Western Maryland and running everywhere from Piedmont, to Cumberland, to Frostburg, to Mount Savage, the central trains of the Western Maryland area include the Cumberland and Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio, the George's Creek and Cumberland, the Western Maryland, and the Western Maryland Scenic. Trains were not the only popular form of railway transportation. Trolleys also carried people from place to place until buses became more prominent. Although they were somewhat supplanted by cars, airplanes, subways, and semi-trucks, trains are still a critical part of Western Maryland History. From carrying coal to carrying people, railways have had a deep impact in our area. Through stories, pictures, and recollections, the people of Western Maryland remember the life and impact of their railways. Researchers: Alex Beeman: Main Editor Sidney Beeman: Editing Supervisor Calan Clark: Narrator Amber Ellis: Visual Media Organizer Carly Hanna: Writer Mason Holloway: Assistant Editor Rachel Ridenour: Writer Adviser: Matt Ravenscroft Stock Footage: Tom Biery Al and Angela Feldstein Collection Frostburg State University Michael Gresham Maryland State Archives Deane Mellander National Archives and Record Services Andrew Sparber Pat Stakem Mike Welsh Western MD Sub Dan Whetzel Whilbr Music: Derek Shank and Take A Stand Productions Special Thanks to Everyone Who Has Made This Documentary Possible: Gerald Altizer Tom Biery Albert Feldstein Bob Flanagan Mike Gresham Andrew Sparber Pat Stakem Mike Welsh Dan Whetzel YOU, for continuing to support MRHS Historical Research Methods and our pursuit to preserve local history in the lived experiences of its local citizens.