Event Details

End: September 15, 2018
Contact: dana.kirn@borail.org
More Info: http://www.borail.org/

On September 16, 2017, Press is invited for a sneak peek on Friday, September 15 to see this magnificent locomotive before its unveiling to the public on Saturday, September 16. Contact Dana Kirn at dana.kirn@borail.org for an appointment.The B&O Railroad Museum is honored to have one of America’s most famous Civil War locomotives, B&O Railroad #25 “William Mason”, returned to public display in the B&O Railroad Museum’s historic Roundhouse.

For the past three years, the Museum’s restoration staff has worked diligently to restore this beloved locomotive back to its 1856 livery. The first 250 visitors who arrive for this festive celebration will receive a free commemorative postcard of the #25 “William Mason Locomotive”. Donors who give a contribution of $161 (the age of B&O #25) or more on September 16 at the B&O Railroad Museum will receive a brass holiday ornament, featuring the B&O #25. 

Press is invited for a sneak peek on Friday, September 15 to see this magnificent locomotive before its unveiling to the public on Saturday, September 16. Contact Dana Kirn at dana.kirn@borail.org for an appointment.