"Fueling America’s Railroads: Climate Change and the Evolution of Fuel Types" Public Tour | B&O Railroad Museum

Public Tour

This tour will explore the history of fuel types on the railroad and what has caused the railroad to switch to new fuel types over time.

The evolution of fuel types on the railroad mirrors the history of climate change in the United States. As train travel became more popular, the effects on the environment continued to increase to a point where the government had to intervene with regulations. Since those regulations, railroads have continued to search for the most cost-effective and least detrimental to the environment source for fuel. Today electric, hybrid, and magnetic levitation trains can be seen across the globe. 

Included with Admission. B&O Members FREE.

Upcoming Events at the B&O

Side view of the restored luxury observation tavern car B&O No. 3316

Black History Month: Unveiling Celebration for the B&O No. 3316

February 21 @ 11:30am-3 pm

B&O Unlocked: B&O No. 3316 “Washington” Observation Tavern Car 

February 25, 28 & March 1 @ 10 am-4 pm

The B&O Birthday Bash

February 28 @ 11 am-1 pm

Spring Break STEAM Week

March 30 – April 3

2025-2026

When school is out, fun is in session at the B&O!

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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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