Well since the GP-40 was identified so well, here is another train. This time, though its a Western Maryland, it’s not in western Maryland. Its right in Baltimore at the B&O museum. Does anyone know the big tie between the WM and the B&O? Well I know a few of you do becasue you are related to me. A few more know becasue they are also related to me. A few more know because I’ve also told them. The answer is because they all became a part of the Chessie System Railroad, along with the C&O.
Who out there has an opinion about the view from the ballpark without the tower in the background? Did we really need a Hilton there?
It’s about time I posted something about operating trains in Maryland. The MARC is the train system that goes between DC and Baltimore; as well as between DC and Harpers Ferry, by way of MD; as well as continuing up past Baltimore to Perryville. It only operates on the weekdays and it runs on about an hourly basis on most lines. It’s not the speediest form of transit in the area, but it’s something. One of my biggest transportation wishes for the state is to have 7 day expanded hour MARC service. I almost feel like people who could take the MARC every day, don’t do so becasue they are afraid of that time that they’ll be late in the office, and I feel like those who could live in one city and use the MARC to commute to another, don’t do so becasue they’ll be cut off on the weekends. Also, by “people,” I mean myself.
Today’s contest, name the kind of engine seen here.
You all might know by now that I’m constantly looking for historic houses to feature on this site. Sadly, like the crystal pool, they aren’t all in the best of shape. What Melwood Park still has going for it is some serious security. There was a fence, camera and alarm that kept me from getting close, but I managed to super-zoom my way to this picutre, as the house was a solid 100 yards or so away.
The sign on the outside of the driveway, which denotes it as a histoic house, reads,
“Melwood Park
Patented 1672
The home of Ignatius Digges whose daughter, Mary, married Thomas Sim Lee, Twice governor of Maryland. Lee died here in 1819. General George Washington visited here four times and Martha Washington once. In the War of 1812 British officers stopped here briefly
Marlyland Historical Society”
I wonder what those british officers did.
Either way, I think its good to enjoy the history of all our old homes, even if they aren’t in the same shape as before.
Glen Echo has certainly taken on many appearances, even under the ownership of the park service. The picture above was taken just two weeks ago, but here is another picture from not too long ago. The park has been slowly regaining its 30’s-50’s appearance, straight down to the neon in the signs, but there have been a lot of stopping points along the way.
Yes, Glen Echo Park has Yurts. What’s a Yurt, well this is a yurt. They were originally intended to be brought to the national mall for an exhibition there that never ended up happening. So when the National Park Service took over Glen Echo, they brought the Yurts there and made them home to some of the art related activites at the park.
Well, congratulations Bryan. Once again, the contest was won with the first guess. I will start making them harder or more subjective. Either way. This is glen echo park, which was a local “trolley park” or amusement park accessible by trolley, located just outside DC in Glen Echo Maryland. It’s right on the Potomac, and is today visible from MacArthur Blvd or the Cabin John Parkway.
In either case, to give a little history, the park lost its popularity by the mid sixties and was taken over by the National Park Service in the early 70’s. It was that put through a rehabilitation process and became a park for the arts. Many of the original buildings have been restored and many have found new uses. Unfortunately the crystal pool was not brought back to its original beauty, but I think its neat that there’s a reminder of the parks rehabilitation.
Also of note, the trolley in this picture isn’t from the area, it was brought there from Philadelphia.
Well take a guess at where this came from. I don’t have any hints becasue I think that if you know where it is, you’ll get it without hints. Answer on monday. Also, for those inquiring, I will have new pictures coming soon from the new office.
When we had the Hagerstown lamp contest, one MDP reader, who was too afraid to post, called me and asked if it was that town by Camp David. (he later posted) While Hagerstown isn’t too far from Camp David, he was referring to this town, Thurmont. Here is the Main St. in Thurmont, which looks like it runs right into a mountain. In the background is the Catoctin Mountain park, where Camp David is located. While that park is operated by the NPS, just to its south, or to the left of this picture, is Cunningham Falls State Park. Either way, the lamp posts in Thurmont are unfortunately modern.
