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This Engine (No.202) is a home of the Railroad Era. Despite its age and oldest surviving machine that was built, It doesn’t deserve in a state of rust. It should be in restoration. Either used to run again, or just respectively giving it to museum to be remembered and safe. <3
- Mikai
Mikai supported: Compel Hagerstown, MD to Permit Inspection and Restoration of Locomotive 202 for WMSRI lived in Hagerstown for 7 years and now live in Wisconsin where I volunteer at a nearby rail museum. I grew up around this locomotive at the park, and it should be running instead of sitting. It looks to be in good condition and operating would prove more useful to the local heritage.
Sean supported: Compel Hagerstown, MD to Permit Inspection and Restoration of Locomotive 202 for WMSROne of the greatest privilege that we can have as people, is to preserve history not as a display, but actually living history. Like the two operating Liberty ships that provide living history cruises, the WM 202 also hauled troops. The WM 202 is the only mainline Western Maryland steam locomotive left and like the SS John W Brown and the Jeremiah O’Brien, I believe that it would serve to honor history better as a full operating locomotive pulling current and future generations of all local communities and beyond. I also believe that as an operating locomotive of local history that the WM 202 will create increased enthusiasm and interest in the railroading for the local communities. Possibly increasing applicants to railroad careers in the Hagerstown area which hasn’t been the greatest in the past three years. I strongly believe that with the all of the recent accomplishments of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad (refurbished high rail equipment, acquisition of GCK, Coach upgrades, successful Christmas excursions, WMSR 734 work, raising $4.4 million to restore C&O 1309 during COVID shutdown, and more) that the WMSR is the perfect candidate to Restore and Operate the WM 202 on home rails and return her to the glory of pulling passengers of the great states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia once more.
Joseph Kline supported: Compel Hagerstown, MD to Permit Inspection and Restoration of Locomotive 202 for WMSRI've visited the area multiple times and rarely is the locomotive able to be accessed. Whenever I ask people if the engine should run again, the always emphatically hope it could. Western Maryland Scenic should have a chance at letting it demonstrate history in a unique way instead of being idle.
Timberlyn supported: Compel Hagerstown, MD to Permit Inspection and Restoration of Locomotive 202 for WMSRThe 202 is a staple of heritage of the Western Maryland Railway. It is the only surviving Mainline steam locomotive of that road name, and with it gone there will be nothing left to show of the Western Maryland Railways Steam Heritage. I have personally visited the #202 when I was a kid. Ever since I have always dreamed of it to once steam again and pull passenger excursions. It should rightfully be donated to the WMSR, and they could raise the fund to restore it. That to it has sat in Hagerstown rotting away since the 50s and it deserves to run once more again.
Cameron supported: Compel Hagerstown, MD to Permit Inspection and Restoration of Locomotive 202 for WMSRThe WM 202 should be restored to operating condition and run on the WMSR out of Cumberland Maryland. To have it sitting in Hagerstown for another 70 years would leave the locomotive beyond repair. The city of Hagerstown has been sitting on their hands for decades. We've heard all the empty promises and witnessed the so called restoration efforts and have been left sorely disappointed. Why would it be any different this time around? It wouldn't. Set the locomotive free.
Douglas supported: Compel Hagerstown, MD to Permit Inspection and Restoration of Locomotive 202 for WMSRI fully support the release of #202 to the WSMR for inspection, overhaul, and complete restoration. It is very important for these locomotives to not only to be on display, but for them to be up and running so people can truly see the power and awe these locomotives have. If we don't restore steam locomotives, future generations will never get to know what it's like to see or hear one of these marvelous locomotives. Restoration of this engine will help keep history alive for the current day, and perhaps a new age of steam can be upon us, and we can get more of them out on the main line.
Katie supported: Compel Hagerstown, MD to Permit Inspection and Restoration of Locomotive 202 for WMSRI support allowing WMSR to purchase and restore the 202. I am the daughter and granddaughter of 3 former Western Maryland employees. As such I want the memory of the pride and professionalism that the Western Maryland Railroad and it's employees had before it's merger into what is now CSX. The locomotive in the park does not represent their memory well. Additionally as a native of Washington County I have been to see the engine many times during the 60s and 70s. It was a travesty how little upkeep was given by the city of Hagerstown. It seems hypocritical when the city of Hagerstown says it is meant for the children when it will become a pile of rust under their kind of care. I strongly oppose keeping the locomotive 202 in the city park and strongly support its restoration to operation by the WMSR
Brenda supported: Compel Hagerstown, MD to Permit Inspection and Restoration of Locomotive 202 for WMSRThis needs to happen. These people are human beings, and they were treated with the utmost disregard in life and in death. Shame on the West Virginia government for allowing the markers to be removed. Shame on the state of West Virginia for turning a blind eye to this. It is time these people are recognized with the dignity they deserve.
Allen supported: Honor the Forgotten: Restore Dignity and Justice to Weston State Hospital CemeteriesMy grandfather, John W. Baughman, was a patient at the Weston State Hospital for 2 yrs & 11 months and died there Oct. 17, 1948 of Myocarditis/Tuberculosis at 75 yrs, 11 months and 5 days. He was a Teacher. A Postmaster for the Rosedale, WV PO. He was a Commercial Salesman. A Merchant. A Leaser of Gas & Oil; as yes, there was oil discovered in WV back in the day. He had his first and only child at age 56. Divorced. Came from a long and varied lineage of VA/WV early pioneers. His brother, Edward, was a 6 term Mayor of Sutton, WV. Would he, if alive, allowed my grandfather to be buried into obscurity in an unknown grave in a neglected, decimated cemetery? Shame on the State of West Virginia for not doing due diligence in the responsibility of preserving & providing upkeep in these cemeteries. Families want to find their people. They should be ashamed. I want to know WHERE my grandfather is buried! He deserves a memorial. He deserves respect. I cried, and literally said outloud, " I found you" in between sobs when I discovered where he died. He must have felt so alone...with no family left to protect him. Only one sister remained out-of-state. Did my 19 yo father know? I will never know. There are lessons to be learned here. It is time to break the cycle of dehumanizing negligence and shoddy work as normal. I expect excellence of myself, appreciate it when I see it around me...and it is time to get with the program. Be an example for others to emulate. Recognize and honor our personal & American Story and WV History...even when it is not pretty.
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