All Aboard the Mile One Express!

An essential part of the B&O Railroad Museum experience, our Mile One Express Train Ride gives the visitors the chance to take a train ride along the nation’s first mile of commercial railroad! Tickets for the train ride can be purchased on-site here at the Museum.

Mile One Express Train Ride

Mile One Express Train Ride Schedule: 

Mile One Express Train Rides will return in April 2025!

April – NovemberThursdays & Fridays11:30 AM
Saturdays11:30 AM & 1 PM
Sundays12:30 PM
Please check our calendar of events to confirm the train ride schedule on the date of your visit. Due to limited space, train ride tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. Roundtrip train rides are approximately 20 minutes.
Saturday 1 PM and Sunday 12:30 PM train rides include a stop at the First Mile Stable and are 40 minutes long. This stop is a working mounted unit, therefore schedules can change day of without notice. Please check with admissions staff on the day of your visit.

Mile One Express Train Ride Tickets

Train ride tickets for the Mile One Express are available for purchase on-site at the Museum. 

Adults$5 
Kids (Ages 2-12) $4
B&O Members*FREE
Due to limited space, train ride tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. * Learn more about B&O Membership and its benefits here! 

Observation Car Train Ride Tickets  

Upgrade your Mile One Express Train Ride experience by riding in our first class car! Observation Car train rides offer visitors the chance to ride in the historic 1948 Royal Blue lounge car, enjoying light refreshments and an immersive train ride experience.

Adults$12
Kids (Ages 2-12)$8
B&O Members$6
Due to limited space, Observation Car tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis.
Please note that Observation Car train rides are not offered during Polar Express in November/December. 
Royal Blue Observation Car

Upcoming Events at the B&O

2025

New Monthly Tours

Climb aboard the B&O No. CE-15 Tunnel Clearance Car!

January 15, 18 & 19

MLK Weekend: A Celebration of Freedom

January 19 & 20

Restoration Shop Tour

January 26 @ 11 AM

On Your Mark, Get Set, LEGO! Workshop

January 29 @ 11 AM

Go inside the B&O No. CE-10 Electric Switcher!

February 19, 22 & 23

The Life & Legacy of Thurgood Marshall by Rev. Hathaway Sr.

February 16 @ 2 PM

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Kristina R.
November 2024

This was such an awesome experience! The trains inside were phenomenal and all very well kept. But we went ahead and did the train ride also and that was just icing on the cake! This is a great experience for kids, teens, and adults like myself.

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