Dear Friends of the B&O Railroad Museum:

Construction on and around the Roundhouse continues as weather conditions permit. Structural engineers reported that the original Roundhouse lantern lacked sufficient structural integrity and therefore needed to be rebuilt. The new lantern will be an exact replica of the original except in some cases where modern materials are used. The ring at the base of the lantern is of steel construction as opposed to wood. Once constructed on the ground, the lantern will be secured on top of the Roundhouse.

The window frames for the clerestory level windows have been delivered and are awaiting installment. The window frames for the clerestory level windows are ten feet high.

The building of the larger outdoor exhibition platform (see Roundhouse Restoration Report February 20, 2004) is progressing as scheduled. The roofing is completed and the platform decking is currently being installed. Both outdoor platforms will have switch-back ramp access on one end, and an emergency stairway at the other.