The B&O #C-2222 Wooden Bobber Caboose was severely damaged by the Roundhouse roof collapse on Feb. 17, 2003, requiring replacement of its roof and extensive repairs to its cupola. In 2004, the interior was reinstalled and it is currently on exhibit on Platform 1.

Photos: B. Miller

Historic Site

The B&O Railroad Museum’s 40-acre historic site, called Mt. Clare, is a National Historic Landmark and is the original site where the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad founded America’s first commercial railroad in 1827.

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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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