Public Tour

This tour will explore the history of fuel types on the railroad and what has caused the railroad to switch to new fuel types over time.

The evolution of fuel types on the railroad mirrors the history of climate change in the United States. As train travel became more popular, the effects on the environment continued to increase to a point where the government had to intervene with regulations. Since those regulations, railroads have continued to search for the most cost-effective and least detrimental to the environment source for fuel. Today electric, hybrid, and magnetic levitation trains can be seen across the globe. 

Included with Admission. B&O Members FREE.

Upcoming Events at the B&O

Day Out With Thomas returns!

April 26-27 & May 3-4

The First 13 Miles: Exploring the History of the B&O and Ellicott City

April 24 @ 12 Noon

Enter Your LEGO Creation!

May 1 – June 15

Mother’s Day Tea Time

May 11 @ 12:15 pm

Turntable Demo

May 17 @ 12 Noon

2025

New Monthly Tours

Climb aboard the B&O No. C-2943 Caboose!

May 21, 24 & 25

Evening Sip & Paint

May 22, 2025 @ 6 pm

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Geoffrey Morrison
December 2022

The B&O Railroad Museum is easily one of the best railroad museums in the country, if not the world.

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