The Central Maryland Rail System enjoys a rich rail heritage spanning throughout Maryland's history. Our predecessors: The B&O, The C&O, The Western Maryland, and The Chessie System have all contributed to MDRAIL's existance in each, their own unique way. The Central Maryland Rail System is honoring its heritage with the creation of the MDHeritage Railfan Series of locomotives. These are the modern 6-axle work horses of today painted in the colors of a predecessor road to symbolize the union of past and present(Click on thumbnail for full size image.)