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 an approximately 20-minute train ride along the nation’s first mile of commercial railroad!  

The 11:30 AM 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: 

April-May 2024 Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 11:30 AM* 
Saturday: 11:30 AM & 1 PM

Sunday: 12:30 PM
Additional Train Rides:
Memorial Day: Mon, May 27 @ 12 Noon
June-November 24, 2024Thursday & Friday: 11:30 AM
Saturday: 11:30 AM & 1 PM

Sunday: 12:30 PM
Additional Train Rides:
Labor Day: Mon, Sept. 2 @ 12 Noon
Veterans Day: Mon, Nov. 11 @ 12 Noon
December 2024Check back for our 2024 Holiday Train Rides!
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.
*The regularly scheduled 11:30 AM Mile One Express Train Ride on Saturday, April 27 will be at 11 AM.

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
Patrese T.
June 2021

I love that the museum is what remains of the old train yard and the number and variety of train cars is remarkable.

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