All Aboard the Mile One Express!

An essential part of the B&O Railroad Museum experience, our Mile One Express Train Ride gives the visitors the chance to take a train ride along the nation’s first mile of commercial railroad! Tickets for the train ride can be purchased on-site here at the Museum.

The Saturday 1 PM and Sunday 12:30 PM train rides include the opportunity to stop at the First Mile Stable. With the inclusion of this stop, the train ride is 40 minutes roundtrip. This stop is a working mounted unit, therefore schedules can change day of without notice. Please check with admissions staff on the day of your visit.

Mile One Express Train Ride

Mile One Express Train Ride Schedule: 

May 8November 24, 2024*2nd Wednesdays: 11:30 AM
Thursday & Friday: 11:30 AM
Saturday: 11:30 AM & 1 PM

Sunday: 12:30 PM
December 2024Check back for our 2024 Holiday Train Ride schedule!
Get your tickets for The Polar Express!
Nov. 29-30, Dec. 1, 6-8, 12-15 & 18-22
* There will be no Mile One Express Train Rides on October 26 and November 9-14, 2024.
Please check our calendar of events to confirm the train ride schedule on the date of your visit. Due to limited space, train ride tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. Roundtrip train rides are approximately 20 minutes.
Saturday 1 PM and Sunday 12:30 PM train rides include a stop at the First Mile Stable and are 40 minutes long. This stop is a working mounted unit, therefore schedules can change day of without notice. Please check with admissions staff on the day of your visit.

Mile One Express Train Ride Tickets

Train ride tickets for the Mile One Express are available for purchase on-site at the Museum. 

Adults$5 
Kids (Ages 2-12) $4
B&O Members*FREE
Due to limited space, train ride tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. * Learn more about B&O Membership and its benefits here! 

Observation Car Train Ride Tickets  

Upgrade your Mile One Express Train Ride experience by riding in our first class car! Observation Car train rides offer visitors the chance to ride in the historic 1948 Royal Blue lounge car, enjoying light refreshments and an immersive train ride experience.

Adults$12
Kids (Ages 2-12)$8
B&O Members$6
Due to limited space, Observation Car tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis.
Please note that Observation Car train rides are not offered during Polar Express in November/December. 
Royal Blue Observation Car

Upcoming Events at the B&O

The Polar Express™ Train Ride

Nov. 29-30 & Dec. 1, 6-8, 12-15 & 18-22

Holiday Toddler Time

December 5 @ 10:30 AM

B&O Holiday Market

November 22-24

2024

Monthly Tours

Go Inside B&O No. 4500 “Mikado”

December 26, 27 & 30

Afternoon Tea & A Toast: New Year’s at the B&O

December 29 @ 1-3 PM

Noon Year’s Eve

December 31 @ 10 AM-1 PM

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

2020
Award

Voted Washington Parent's Best Museum Winner 2020

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