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The B & O Railroad museum is unlocking 12 never seen train cars in 2024. The wait is over, and we’re thrilled to let you in to the remarkable B&O CE-15.
The CE-15, nicknamed the porcupine, stands as a testament to innovation, marking a pivotal moment in locomotive design with its groundbreaking features. The B&O constructed this clearance car for the Civil Engineering Department. It is the only clearance car built and used by the B&O. The car was made by placing a caboose body on a flat car. As a locomotive slowly pushed the CE-15, any close obstructions pressed back the outstretched steel limbs and the crew recorded detailed measurements. This is likely the last surviving clearance car in existence.
Its debut in January marks the kickoff of our series of unlocked trains, offering a firsthand look at history’s most iconic engines. Get ready to witness the legacy of the CE-15 up close and experience the innovation that shaped the rails we travel today.
Prepare to step into a world of exclusive access to a remarkable collection!
While these historical marvels have been glimpsed from afar, their doors have remained closed to most… until 2024. Each month the B&O Railroad Museum will be choosing an item from the museum collection and be unlocking it for a limited time.
Secure your seat on this unprecedented journey through history by purchasing a B&O Membership — the ultimate ticket to explore and experience every hidden gem among these iconic trains. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the rails to history.
Step inside the complete 2024 series!
No. CE-15 Tunnel Clearance Car JANUARY
The CE-15, nicknamed the porcupine, stands as a testament to innovation, marking a pivotal moment in locomotive design with its groundbreaking features.
MARC No. 7100FEBRUARY 14, 17 & 18
We’re celebrating this iconic locomotive for its pivotal role in modernizing commuter rail travel.
SEH No. 4 “St. Elizabeth”MARCH 13, 16 & 17
The SEH No. 4 – known affectionately as the “St. Elizabeth” or “Little Lizzie” — was one of the last steam locomotives ever produced in the United States.
B&O No. 908 “John T. Collinson” Office Car APRIL 10, 13 & 14
Before the era of private jets, the No. 908 was the pinnacle of luxury travel for business executives, celebrities, and politicians.
PEPCO No. 43 MAY 8, 11 & 12
This exceptional locomotive isn’t your ordinary steam engine—it’s a unique “fireless” steam locomotive crafted by Heisler Works in Erie, PA.
B&O No. 1961 Speedliner/BUDD Car JUNE 12, 15 & 16
This self-propelled streamliner revolutionized rail travel as a Rail Diesel Car (RDC) developed by the BUDD Company in 1949.
B&O No. C-1775 Wooden Bobber Caboose JULY 10, 13 & 14
Named for their bumpy and unstable riding conditions, “bobbers” served as business offices, mobile lookout towers, and sleeping quarters.
B&O No. 7701 “Dreamland Sleeper”AUGUST 14, 17 & 18
From a time when rail passenger services faced fierce competition from airlines and automobiles the BUDD Slumbercoaches were innovative creations designed to counter this threat.
Pere Marquette No. 11 Diesel Switcher SEPTEMBER 11, 14 & 15
The PM No. 11 stands as a diesel switcher, purpose-built to navigate rail yards and industrial parks across short distances.
B&O No. 1083 Pullman Diner OCTOBER 9, 12 & 13
The No. 1083 is no ordinary diner — it boasts a streamlined exterior reminiscent of the mid-century, while its interior design harks back to the 1940s.
Domino No. 50 “Sweet Toot” Switcher NOVEMBER 6, 9 & 10
The “Sweet Toot” was the powerhouse responsible for maneuvering freight cars loaded with liquid and granulated sugar within the confines of the iconic Domino Sugar refinery in Baltimore.
B&O No. 4500 “Mikado”DECEMBER
Join us as we unlock the legendary B&O No. 4500 “Mikado,” a locomotive steeped in both historical significance and festive cheer.
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