SPEAKER SERIES
Dr. Neal Brooks with Garrett College will have Railroads of Garrett County: A History
Dr. Neal Brooks with Garrett College will have Railroads of Garrett County: A History
at the Oakland B&O Museum on four consecutive Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:00. The dates will be 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 and 5/10. See the attachment for details and registration is required. If you have not attended any of Dr. Brooks “Railroad’s” classes you are missing a wonderful opportunity to learn about railroad history. If you have, he has new material he is introducing for this spring’s history class at the Oakland B&O Museum.
at the Oakland B&O Museum on four consecutive Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:00. The dates will be 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 and 5/10. See the attachment for details and registration is required. If you have not attended any of Dr. Brooks “Railroad’s” classes you are missing a wonderful opportunity to learn about railroad history. If you have, he has new material he is introducing for this spring’s history class at the Oakland B&O Museum.
John W. Garrett and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
The Oakland B&O Museum is excited to announce its last speaker for the 2017 Summer Speaker Series. She is Kathleen Waters Sander, PhD, and is the author of Mary Elizabeth Garrett: Society and Philanthropy in the Gilded Age and The Business of Charity: The Woman’s Exchange Movement, 1832-1900. She will speak about her latest book John W. Garrett and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad and do a book signing. She teaches United State history at University of Maryland University College.
John Work Garrett served as president of the B&O Railroad from 1858 to 1884 and ranked among the great power brokers of his time. One of Abraham Lincoln’s most trusted confidantes and strategists, a close friend to Johns Hopkins and the great university he founded, Garrett was the center of momentous events in Baltimore and the nation in the nineteenth century. Kathleen Waters Sander’s new book from JHU Press immerses us in the story of the B&O’s remarkable ambition and growth as the exciting context for Garrett’s rise to power and wealth as one of the first of the Gilded
Age tycoons.
Her presentation will take place at the 1884 Oakland B&O Railroad Station and Museum on Saturday, September 30 at 7:00 pm. Admission is free and the doors open at 6:30 for museum tours. For more information call 301-616-0661.
John Work Garrett served as president of the B&O Railroad from 1858 to 1884 and ranked among the great power brokers of his time. One of Abraham Lincoln’s most trusted confidantes and strategists, a close friend to Johns Hopkins and the great university he founded, Garrett was the center of momentous events in Baltimore and the nation in the nineteenth century. Kathleen Waters Sander’s new book from JHU Press immerses us in the story of the B&O’s remarkable ambition and growth as the exciting context for Garrett’s rise to power and wealth as one of the first of the Gilded
Age tycoons.
Her presentation will take place at the 1884 Oakland B&O Railroad Station and Museum on Saturday, September 30 at 7:00 pm. Admission is free and the doors open at 6:30 for museum tours. For more information call 301-616-0661.
John Garner, CEO of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, August 17, 2017
The Oakland B&O Museum presents its third event of the summer season with John Garner, CEO of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. It will take place at the 1884 Oakland B&O Station Museum on Thursday August 17 at 7:00 pm. This is open to the public and there is no admission fee. Doors open at 6:30 to tour the museum.
Garner has been an active part of the railroading industry since 1987. Throughout his 30 years of railroad experience, he has been both an owner/operator, a Vice President of Operations, and, most recently, Chief Executive Officer at Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. He began his career at WMSR as a volunteer in 2013, became the Safety and Compliance Officer in 2015, and was promoted to CEO in February 2016. While at WMSR, his most important objectives include promoting and preserving the heritage and history of both the Western Maryland Railway and Western Maryland Scenic Railroad itself. For more information call 301-616-0661.
Garner has been an active part of the railroading industry since 1987. Throughout his 30 years of railroad experience, he has been both an owner/operator, a Vice President of Operations, and, most recently, Chief Executive Officer at Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. He began his career at WMSR as a volunteer in 2013, became the Safety and Compliance Officer in 2015, and was promoted to CEO in February 2016. While at WMSR, his most important objectives include promoting and preserving the heritage and history of both the Western Maryland Railway and Western Maryland Scenic Railroad itself. For more information call 301-616-0661.
July 20, 2017: Thomas Kraemer, CSX Engineer
On July 20th, local author Thomas K. Kraemer will be at our station to discuss and personally sign his book, "Baltimore & Ohio RR - Steam on the West Slope." The book features the historic photographs of Irvin R. Walp, who lived and worked as a professional portrait photographer in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, during the 1930s. Mr. Walp, as it was discovered, also had a passion for photographing the local railroad scene as a hobby. Walp's negatives were purchased in an on-line auction in 2004, and Kraemer was able to digitally restore them and add the depth of captions, maps, and local history text to create a colorful 64-page album. With help from his closest living relatives, this short chapter of Mr. Walp's photos and memories have been preserved and now can be shared."
July 20 Thomas K. Kraemer 7pm
The Oakland B&O Museum will hold its July Summer Speaker Series on Thursday the 20th at 7:00. Local author Thomas K. Kraemer will be at our station to discuss and personally sign his book, "Baltimore & Ohio RR - Steam on the West Slope." The book features the historic photographs of Irvin R. Walp, who lived and worked as a professional portrait photographer in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, during the 1930s. Mr. Walp, as it was discovered, also had a passion for photographing the local railroad scene as a hobby. Walp's negatives were purchased in an on-line auction in 2004, and Kraemer was able to digitally restore them and add the depth of captions, maps, and local history text to create a colorful 64-page album. With help from his closest living relatives, this short chapter of Mr. Walp's photos and memories have been preserved and now can be shared." The speaker series are open to the public and admission is free. To learn more call 301-616-0661.
August 17 Sumer Speaker – John Garner, General Manager of Western Maryland Scenic RR
Will present information about the Mountain Thunder.
June 29, 2017: 7:00pm Rodney Matheny and Richard Likin
Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad is a heritage railroad that has operates scenic train excursions along the South Branch of the Potomac River. It uses a former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line that runs from Green Spring to Petersburg. The West Virginia State Rail Authority (SRA) owns the line, and freight service is provided by the South Branch Valley Railroad.
Potomac Eagle excursions depart from Romney, heading southbound, with 3-hour trips through the Trough, a steep narrow gorge about six miles long that is just wide enough for the river and the railroad tracks, where bald eagles nest. Once a month, an 8-hour round-trip is offered that continues south to Petersburg. Special event trains are also hosted, including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a Fireworks Train, and a northbound trip to Green Spring. Holiday trains occur between Thanksgiving and Christmas as partnerships with non-profit organizations in Romney, Moorefield, and Petersburg.
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Rodney Matheny
Raised in Marietta, Ohio, Rodney Matheny grew up with an interest in railroading thanks to his grandfather. However, his career has been mostly customer service as well as a period in the US Army. In September 1999, he bought a ticket to ride the Potomac Eagle and was offered a job on the spot. Initially part-time working weekends and traveling to and from Marietta, he was then hired full-time in March 2003 to work on-site. Soon after, he became Operations Manager. On any given day, you may find him doing maintenance, handing out tickets, running the engine, collecting tickets, or talking with potential passengers.
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Richard Likin
Richard is a lifelong resident of Mineral County, WV, graduated from Keyser High School in 1971 and Potomac State College. He's married with two sons. He was with the B&O Railroad for 32 years as a freight yard and passenger conductor between New Castle and Philadelphia, PA via Cumberland, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. He has been a conductor with Potomac Eagle since 2008.
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Potomac Eagle excursions depart from Romney, heading southbound, with 3-hour trips through the Trough, a steep narrow gorge about six miles long that is just wide enough for the river and the railroad tracks, where bald eagles nest. Once a month, an 8-hour round-trip is offered that continues south to Petersburg. Special event trains are also hosted, including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a Fireworks Train, and a northbound trip to Green Spring. Holiday trains occur between Thanksgiving and Christmas as partnerships with non-profit organizations in Romney, Moorefield, and Petersburg.
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Rodney Matheny
Raised in Marietta, Ohio, Rodney Matheny grew up with an interest in railroading thanks to his grandfather. However, his career has been mostly customer service as well as a period in the US Army. In September 1999, he bought a ticket to ride the Potomac Eagle and was offered a job on the spot. Initially part-time working weekends and traveling to and from Marietta, he was then hired full-time in March 2003 to work on-site. Soon after, he became Operations Manager. On any given day, you may find him doing maintenance, handing out tickets, running the engine, collecting tickets, or talking with potential passengers.
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Richard Likin
Richard is a lifelong resident of Mineral County, WV, graduated from Keyser High School in 1971 and Potomac State College. He's married with two sons. He was with the B&O Railroad for 32 years as a freight yard and passenger conductor between New Castle and Philadelphia, PA via Cumberland, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. He has been a conductor with Potomac Eagle since 2008.
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