"Rebuilding the Cathedral of American Railroading: A Tour of the 2003 Roundhouse Roof Collapse" Public Tour | B&O Railroad Museum

Public Tour

Often referred to as the cathedral of American railroading, the B&O Roundhouse here on our property was devastated when the roof collapsed on February 17th, 2003. This collapse heavily damaged the museum’s collection and many of the historic pieces took years of restoration to repair. On this tour, we are going to look at the storied history of this beautiful and compelling structure built by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the first from its initial design through that fateful night in February and rebuilding to its current glory.  

Included with Admission. B&O Members FREE.

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Upcoming Events at the B&O

Memorial Day Weekend

May 23-25 | Tours, workshops & more!

Ice Cream Sundays

Select Summer Sundays

Restoration Shop Tour

July 12 | Train Ride departs at 10:30 am

See the newly Restored B&O No. 3316 “Washington” Observation Tavern Car 

Now on display in the Roundhouse

See the newly Restored AFT-1

Now on display on Platform 2

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Jeffery O.
December 2024

Wonderful rail museum with many historic engines, passenger cars, mail car, troop transport, and more. Several models layouts including the Smithsonian collection of models which was amazing. Wonderful presentation on the underground railroad. We will visit again.

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