Unlocked: B&O No. 147 "Thatcher Perkins"
🦀Thu, Oct 15🕐 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT📍 B&O Railroad Museum / National Museum of Railroad History & InnovationTickets
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Unveiled by the B&O in 1863, the No. 147 was one of 11 ten-wheeler locomotives designed by Thatcher Perkins, the railroad's Master of Machinery. The engine began its career pulling military trains for the Union Army between 1863 and 1865, carrying troops and supplies through the Potomac River Valley. Tours are available 10 AM – 4 PM with docent guides on-site; note that the tour requires climbing stairs and walking on uneven pathways, with a virtual tour available via QR code. Included with Museum Admission; Museum Members FREE.
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Date
Thu, Oct 15
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Time
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
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Venue
B&O Railroad Museum / National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation
Parking lot, 1100 James St, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA
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Cost
Tickets👶
Ages
All Ages
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Area
Baltimore City
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