During its 174 years, Carroll County has been the scene of war, growth, disaster, betrayal and more. Much of its history has faded into obscurity, but some pieces remain, just waiting to be rediscovered. Here are a few: Railroad Ties The Western Maryland Railway Historical Society works to preserve the records and artifacts of the WMRR, which began as the Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick Railway in 1852. In the Union Bridge building that had for many years served as the main offices for the Western Maryland Railway, you can tour a free museum maintained by the society. On view are bells, lanterns, pictures, model train layouts and more. “The scale-model layout we have represents the Western Maryland route from Union Bridge to the high bridges just west of Thurmont,” said Society President Dennis Wertz. The second floor of the building Read more…