Baltimore Attractions
Railroad Museum
Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad Museum
The B&O Railroad Museum's roster of rolling stock, historic
railway buildings, and assortment of memorabilia from stations and
trains makes it a Mecca for trainspotters, but even for those who
are not train fanatics, this is one of the best sights in Baltimore
and is a fascinating place for the whole family. Housed in the huge
Roundhouse is an enormous collection of locomotives, passenger
cars, classic heritage trains, mail cars and Pullman sleepers. A
full-scale model of the first locomotive, Tom Thumb is on display
along with a red caboose from 1907. Other exhibits include posters,
historic photographs and newspaper cuttings, as well as a superb
model railway, and numerous interactive and entertaining exhibits.
Some recreate experiments from the 1830s such as sail-powered
carriages, hand cranks and propulsion using dogs or horses. The
B&O was the first railroad in the US, dating from 1827, and the
museum is located on the site of the first station in America.
Address: 901 West Pratt Street;
Website: www.borail.org;
Telephone: (410) 752 2490;
Opening time: Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday 11am to 4pm (last admission half hour before closing);
Admission: $14 (adults), $8 (children 2-12). Concessions available. Train rides are included in the price of admission Tuesday to Sunday (April to December)
