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

Описание: 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.