Mile One Express Train Ride | B&O Railroad Museum

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.

Mile One Express Train Ride

2026 Mile One Express Train Ride Schedule: 

Mile One Express Train Rides will return April 2, 2026!

April – NovemberThursday – Sunday11:30 AM
April – October2nd Wednesdays11:30 AM
Memorial DayMonday, May 2511:30 AM
Labor DayMonday, September 711:30 AM
Indigenous People’s DayMonday, October 1211:30 AM

Train rides may be canceled without prior notice. 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. Please check with admissions staff about availability on the day of your visit and purchase train ride tickets on site.

Mile One Express Train Ride Tickets

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

Adults$6 
Kids (Ages 2-12) $5
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$13
Kids (Ages 2-12)$9
B&O Members*$7
Due to limited space, Observation Car tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. * Learn more about B&O Membership and its benefits here! 
Royal Blue Observation Car

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!

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

Alison J.
July 2024

The Underground Railroad exhibit particularly made an impression. You can learn about the enslaved people who passed through Mount Clare Station as their last stop before reaching the northern states. Sobering and inspiring stories.

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