See the technological marvel that is the B&O’s Roundhouse Turntable in action, rotated by the power of just one person.

Among the many hallmark features that make up the B&O Railroad Museum’s 1884 Baldwin Roundhouse is the 60-foot turntable in the center. When the Roundhouse serviced and repaired passenger cars, the turntable was used to position them throughout the Roundhouse’s 22 bays. Instead of electricity, it uses central ball bearings to rotate. When centered properly, a single person can push the turntable!

This turntable still functions today and you can see this technological marvel in action, featuring rolling stock from our collection!

2025 Turntable Demos:

  • January 11 @ Noon – Tom Thumb
  • February 4 @ 11:30 AM – TBA
  • February 15 @ Noon – TBA
  • March 15 @ Noon – TBA
  • May 17 @ Noon – TBA
  • July 19 @ Noon – TBA
  • September 6 @ Noon – TBA

Program is included with regular Museum Admission. FREE for B&O Members.

Upcoming Events at the B&O

Day Out With Thomas returns!

April 26-27 & May 3-4

Wine & Vine

April 11 @ 6:30 pm

Spend your Spring Break at the B&O!

April 14-18

2025

New Monthly Tours

Climb aboard the B&O No. X-4055 Camp Car

April 16, 19 & 20

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt

April 19 @ 8:30 am

Mother’s Day Tea Time

May 11 @ 12:15pm

Turntable Demo

May 17 @ 12 Noon

Evening Sip & Paint

May 22, 2025 @ 6 pm

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Alison J.
July 2024

The Underground Railroad exhibit particularly made an impression. You can learn about the enslaved people who passed through Mount Clare Station as their last stop before reaching the northern states. Sobering and inspiring stories.

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