By Railfan & Railroad Staff

The B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore announced in January that it was going to offer rare public access to special pieces of equipment throughout the year as part of its new “B&O Unlocked” series. The immersive year-long program will offer guests access to 12 historic locomotives and cars that a normally off-limits. The series began in January with access to a B&O tunnel clearance car. 

“We are excited to open these locomotives and cars for the first time for guests to experience and immerse themselves,” said Kris Hoellen, Executive Director of the B&O Railroad Museum. “This is a true behind-the-scenes opportunity and we are proud as an institution to make our collection even more accessible.” 

The equipment will be accessible during normal museum hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Guests will also have the chance to acquire limited-edition collector’s pins available the month each railcar is unveiled. The equipment to be featured in the series includes…

MARC No. 7100: February 14, 17, and 18

SEH No. 4 “St. Elizabeth”: March 13, 16, and 17

B&O No. 908 “John T. Collinson” Office Car: April 10, 13, 14

PEPCO No. 43: May 8, 11, 12

B&O No. 1961 Speedliner/BUDD Car: June 12, 15, and 16

B&O No. C-1775 Wooden Bobber Caboose: July 10, 13, and 14 

B&O No. 7701 “Dreamland Sleeper”: August 14, 17, and 18

PM No. 11 Diesel Switcher: September 11, 14, and 15

B&O No. 1083 Pullman Diner: October 9, 12, and 13

Domino No. 50 “Sweet Toot” switcher: November 6, 9, and 10 

B&O 2-8-2 No. 4500 in December