Turntable Demo | B&O Railroad Museum

See the technological marvel that is the B&O’s Roundhouse Turntable in action, rotated by the power of just one person.

Among the many hallmark features that make up the B&O Railroad Museum’s 1884 Baldwin Roundhouse is the 60-foot turntable in the center. When the Roundhouse serviced and repaired passenger cars, the turntable was used to position them throughout the Roundhouse’s 22 bays. Instead of electricity, it uses central ball bearings to rotate. When centered properly, a single person can push the turntable!

This turntable still functions today and you can see this technological marvel in action, featuring rolling stock from our collection!

Upcoming Turntable Demos:

May 30, 2026 @ 1 pm
September 19, 2026 @ 1 pm
October 17, 2026 @ 1 pm

Admission:

Program is included with regular Museum Admission. FREE for B&O Members.

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WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:

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.