Steam Train Gets Inspection Break to Chug Through Busy Scenic Season
Published Date: 4/23/2026
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Summary
The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad asked for a 6-month break on a big inspection for their steam locomotive No. 1309, pushing the deadline to November 1, 2026. This helps them avoid scheduling headaches and keep running during a busy money-making season. The locomotive will run no more than 100 days before the new inspection date, and the public can comment until June 22, 2026.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Six‑Month Inspection Deadline Extension Requested
The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad asked FRA for a six‑month extension to move the fifth annual inspection deadline for steam locomotive No. 1309 to November 1, 2026. The petition (dated March 17, 2026) says the extension would ease shop scheduling and let the railroad continue operations through an important revenue season.
Operation Cap During Extension
As part of the petition, the railroad says locomotive No. 1309 would run no more than 100 service days during the six‑month extension period. That cap limits how much the locomotive can be used before the new November 1, 2026 inspection deadline.
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